Become a CTM

Third speech down. I need to work on not relying too much on my script, Maybe I need to do notes on nexr soeech.

I volunteered for my third speech next week. I have no idea what I will be talking about. But now it appears I have to force myself un order to do my speeches.

So my plan to do speech #5 by Dec 2008 did not exactly work out. In addition I am coming up with some serious speech block. What to speech about? What to speech about?

So I am on the schedule to do the next four speeches. My goals are as follows:
speech 2-5 by Dec 2008
speech 6-10 by June 2009

Speech 1: The Ice Breaker — The first speech of the Toastmasters program is about introducing yourself to your peers, providing a benchmark for your current skill level, and standing and speaking without falling over. DONE

Speech 2: Organize Your Speech — Introduces the basic concepts of organizing a speech around a speech outline. DONE

Speech 3: Get to the Point — Clearly state your speech goal, and make sure that every element of your speech focuses on that goal. MY IDEA: How to Move Countries

Speech 4: How to Say It — Examines word choice, sentence structure, and rhetorical devices. MY IDEA: How to Respond to Critics

Speech 5: Your Body Speaks — Shows how to complement words with posture, stance, gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact. MY IDEA:

Speech 6: Vocal Variety — Guides you to add life to your voice with variations in pitch, pace, power, and pauses. MY IDEA:

Speech 7: Research Your Topic — Addresses the importance of backing up your arguments with evidence, and touches on the types of evidence to use. MY IDEA: Healthy Eating Really the Key to Long Life?

Speech 8: Get Comfortable With Visual Aids — Examines the use of slides, transparencies, flip charts, whiteboards, or props. MY IDEA: What my dog thought me about life

Speech 9: Persuade With Power — Discusses audience analysis and the different forms of persuasion available to a speaker. MY IDEA:

Speech 10: Inspire Your Audience — The last of ten speeches, this project challenges the speaker to draw all their skills together to deliver a powerful inspirational message. MY IDEA: Living Your Best Life

It will be on financial planning for the seniors. Need to do some research though. But it worths the time. :)

hmm… Speak with a purpose. What kind of topics would my audience be interested in?

I have completed speech #3 (Get to the point) in Dec. 7, with my speech entitled “Increase Your Worth”. http://markcasq.livejournal.com/13522.html

Just finished my second speech.. :)

What a great feeling! I just finished my Competent Toastmaster certification. The further I go in Toastmasters, the more I feel the world of possibilities open up. People are an essential part of everything you do in life—being able to communicate with them effectively is your ammunition in the battle for success and happiness. I recommend this to everyone!