Square Meals. Square Speeches. Squarely Outdated.

Square Meals. Square Speeches. Squarely Outdated.

In today’s world, bland doesn’t cut it — in food or speaking.

There was a time when a square meal — simple, balanced, no fuss — was enough. 

Basic dal, roti, sabzi. No garnish. No drama. Just fuel.

It worked for its time. But that time is long gone.

Today’s diner wants flavour, variety, and presentation. 

They want global cuisines, fusion dishes, and tasting menus. 

The same holds true for audiences when it comes to speaking.

The Square Speech Problem

Most speakers still serve the old recipe:

• Introduction

• Three points

• Quote or story

• Thank you and exit

It’s clean. It’s structured. It’s safe. It’s also… forgettable.

A square speech is like boiled vegetables — healthy but hollow. Nobody queues up for boiled anything.

Audiences Today Want a Platter

They crave:

• Flavour – Emotional highs and lows, surprises, relatable analogies

• Texture – A mix of stories, statistics, questions, and interactions

• Aroma – The speaker’s energy, passion, tone

• Presentation – Visuals, voice modulation, timing

• Aftertaste – A takeaway that lingers long after the talk ends

  
  

Why Square Speeches Fail Today

• Attention spans are shorter. A linear speech loses the audience by slide 3.

• The bar is higher. Your audience has TED Talks, Netflix, YouTube. If you're not engaging, you're invisible.

• They want to be surprised. Predictability is boring. Pattern-breaking is magnetic.

  
  

What to Serve Instead

✅ A personal story, not a textbook example 

✅ A powerful question, not just bullet points 

✅ Spontaneous humour, not preloaded lines 

✅ Your real voice, not a rehearsed drone 

✅ Dynamic flow — not robotic order

Think of it as a buffet, not a thali.

Mix. Stir. Spice. Surprise. Own the kitchen, don’t just follow the recipe.

Final Thought

A square speech may feel safe — but it rarely sizzles. If you want to feed minds, don’t serve microwaved content.

If you want to move hearts, don’t stick to cold structure.

The best speeches don’t just fill time — they flavour thought. So stop dishing out square meals. Serve a platter they’ll never forget.