Mastering public speaking can, and will, impact your life in a significantly positive way. Here are ten reasons to master public speaking: 1) Confidence Overcoming the #1 fear most people refuse to face increases your confidence and self-esteem. Public surveys … Continue reading
Besides weddings and retirements, New Year is ripe for quotes and toasts. Here are some quotes and toasts that are appropriate for the new year and new beginnings. Anonymous Quotes and Toasts for the New Year and New Beginnings Irish Quotes … Continue reading
Each year in August, you can grab the best in public speaking training and resources via the Toastmasters Conventions online. The Toastmasters International Convention can be attended virtually! Consequently, there is no need to leave the comfort of your home! … Continue reading
I recently gave a 20-minute keynote about hearing loss. The reviews and responses were overwhelmingly positive. Here are ten reasons I believe contributed to the successful keynote. The title of the talk is “WHAT? 10 Questions Most Often asked about … Continue reading
A Gallop Poll Communication Survey revealed that the use of filler words such as “and, um, like, you know” annoyed 69% of people surveyed. What are “filler words” or “Verbal pauses”? Words and sounds that don’t add anything to your message. … Continue reading
I’ve been in Toastmasters since 1987. My husband joined Toastmasters recently. He is discovering public speaking basics. Thanks to all Toastmasters meetings online, my husband decided to jump in and join. Since then, listening to my husband, Bruce, has been … Continue reading
An oxymoron is usually two words or concepts that do not go together but are used together. Sprinkling your speech with some oxymorons can put a smile on your listeners’ faces. Especially if you pause after using one to let … Continue reading
Voice and vocal variety are critical components of public speaking. Dr. Albert Mehrabian, a professor, and researcher at UCLA, reported that our voice relays 38% of a message. Psychologists and physicians listen not only to words but to voice. The … Continue reading
COVID-19. Whoever could have imagined such an event. And one that is dragging on for who knows how long. You can make the most of this period of social distancing by joining Toastmasters. During these times, Toastmasters is a good idea. Continue reading
In this post, I am sharing a marvelous exercise to keep your mouth ready for speaking. As a professional speaker and member of Toastmasters for over 30 years, I experience my mouth not working after a period of not speaking. Sentences … Continue reading
Is it okay to include a risque element within a speech if it beautifully illustrates a point? I took a chance and delivered a risque speech in Zoom rated “R,” or at least a strong “PG.” I couldn’t resist because … Continue reading
I recently gave a humorous Zoom speech about my aquarium. This is what happened and what I learned. It was an ambitious experiment, I’ll admit. It was the first virtual meeting for a Toastmaster club I belong to. I wanted … Continue reading
John Travolta became legendary at the 2014 Oscars – but for the wrong reason. Here are three tips to prepare for introductions. The mistake went viral! John Travolta introduced a singer whose name is Idina Menzel; he introduced her as … Continue reading
Parables and stories in your talks, especially if you create them, will aid the audience in understanding and remember your message. I am sharing with you one of my most favorite personal parables and how I created it. I’ve used … Continue reading
One of the most valuable coaching tips I received as a TEDx speaker is to show, don’t tell, my stories. The Coach Kymberlee Weil of Strategic Samurai Speech Coaching I shared in a previous post my experience as a TedX Camarillo speaker, … Continue reading
