What to Expect at a Toastmasters Meeting
10 Tips for a Successful Speech
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Communication and Leadership Manual |
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The Communication and Leadership Manual consists of ten speech assignments. Upon completion of these ten speeches, the Toastmasters is awarded his CTM (Competent Toastmaster). |
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| #1 - The Ice Breaker | |
| · | To begin speaking before an audience. |
| · | To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention. |
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Time: Four to six minutes. |
| #2 - Organize Your Speech | |
| · | Select an appropriate outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech. |
| · | Make your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message. |
| · | Use appropriate transitions when moving from one idea to another. |
| · | Create a strong opening and conclusion. |
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Time: Five to seven minutes. |
| #3 - Get to the Point | |
| · | Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes. |
| · | Organize the speech in a manner that best achieves those purposes. |
| · | Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness you may feel. |
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Time: Five to seven minutes. |
| #4 - How to Say It | |
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Select the right words and sentence structure
to communicate your ideas clearly, accurately and vividly. |
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| · | Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words. Use correct grammar. |
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Time: Five to seven minutes. |
| #5 - Your Body Speaks | |
| · | Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact to express your message and achieve your speech's purpose. |
| · | Make your body language smooth and natural |
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Time: Five to seven minutes. |
| #6 - Vocal Variety | |
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Use voice volume, pitch rate, and quality to reflect and add meaning and
interest to your
message. |
| · | Use pauses to enhance your message. |
| · | Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally. |
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Time: Five to seven minutes. |
| #7
- Research Your Topic |
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| · | Collect information about your topic from numerous sources. |
| · | Carefully support your points
and opinions with specific facts, examples and illustrations gathered
through research. |
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Time: Five to seven minutes. |
| #8 - Get Comfortable with Visual Aids | |
| · | Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message. |
| · | Use visual aids correctly with ease and confidence. |
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Time: Five to seven minutes. |
| #9
- Persuade with Power |
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| · | Persuade listeners to adopt your viewpoint or ideas or to take some actions. |
| · | Appeal to the audience's
interests. |
| · | Avoid using notes. |
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Time: Five to seven minutes. |
| #10 - Inspire Your Audience | |
| · | To inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement. |
| · | Appeal to the audience's needs and emotions, using stories, anecdotes and quotes to add drama. |
| · | Avoid using notes. |
| · | Time:
Eight to 10 minutes. |
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