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Kinds Of Public Speaking
Public speaking is the art of using words to share information with an audience of any size - a handful of people to millions. If you want to master public speaking, you may want to start by differentiating between the 4 types of public speaking: ceremonial,...
Developing A Successful Mentoring Program
Like an organisation's asset are its employees, Toastmasters' strength are its members. Developing their talents, building their loyalty, and helping them excel are all good ways to attract more people and encourage them to stay. A successful mentoring program can...
Want To Become The Best Version Of Yourself?
Here are 7 steps to rapidly accelerate your self-growth and be the person you've always wanted to become. What more can we add to this list? Which of these do you practice regularly? Work on yourself
What Are The Qualities Of A Good Public Speaker?
Public speaking is no mean task. However, it is a skill that can be acquired. With practice and right guidance, everyone can learn the tricks of the trade that can aide in their presentation skills. Here are few qualities seasoned speakers possess. What more can we...
DLT Series: 5 Lessons I Learnt While Leading District 73
As part of our District Leadership Team (DLT) Series, today our very own, Elizabeth Allwood DTM, shares her experience as District Director 2018-19. Here are the 5 lessons she learnt at the helm. Do give it a read and show some love to Liz. Which leadership lesson has...
How does a Toastmasters meeting work?
Here's a lowdown of how it works Share it anyone who may be interested to know or would benefit from it. Which part of a Toastmasters meeting do you like the most? To find a club near you, go to – https://bit.ly/3afZmZh Toastmasters Meeting: A...
“Toastmasters provided me a safe place.”
International Stuttering Awareness Day 2020 Mark Dorrity DTM of District 73 Toastmasters shares his story about how Toastmasters helped him work on his stutter. “In 1988, I collapsed during a run suffering severe heat stroke. I was in a coma for two months. When I...
“Toastmasters makes you comfortable & desensitizes you.”
International Stuttering Awareness Day 2020 Doug Green of District 73 Toastmasters shares his story about how Toastmasters helped him work on his stutter. “Stuttering is a dreadful affliction that most people don’t understand. There is nothing more embarrassing than...
Elements of Public Speaking
Understanding the the 7 elements equips a speaker to prepare and transmit an effective speech or presentation in public. Thoughts? Which of these 7 have you not paid attention to? Elements of Public Speaking
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