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What Toastmasters Taught Me About Leadership

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“I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.”

Alexander the Great

 

I have often shared what Toastmasters taught me about Public Speaking. There is however another side to Toastmasters. What you also learn in Toastmasters are leadership skills. Read more

Why You Need A Clear Speech Purpose When Writing A Speech

 

What Is A Clear Speech Purpose?

I have listened to many speeches in my lifetime and nothing annoys me more than wasting time listening to a pointless speech. A speech that has no clear purpose leaves me scratching my head wondering what the speaker trying to tell me. Why did they bother to write the speech, learn it and then deliver it? Read more

What I Learned About Speech Preparation After Hearing 400 Speeches

 

Why Speech Preparation Matters

I have listened to well over 400 speeches since I joined toastmasters and what I have learned is that speech preparation matters. It is what separates the average speech from a great speech. It is obvious who has prepared their speech and who is just winging it. A well prepared speech challenges the listener to take on a new viewpoint or embrace an old one. Read more

A Special Occasion Speech: 5 Lessons I Have learnt From Toastmasters

 

“Let us celebrate the occasion with wine and sweet words. “

Plautus

 

We will all be called to give a speech at some occasion in our life. This can be a best persons speech at a wedding, a eulogy at a funeral of a loved one, a toast at a party or any other occasion where we need to make a speech. They have one thing in common, the thought of giving a special occasion speech can be the “stuff of nightmares” for most people. Read more