TOASTMASTERS

Toastmasters let me see and experience several ways in which speeches delivered. The atmosphere was diverse. Diversity included gender, ethnicity, economic status, and age. It is amazing to witness all these individuals gathering for a common goal. As an observer, I was fortunate to see a number of speeches delivered differently. Formality of speeches depends on the targeted audience and environment. The veteran speakers of this chapter took great pride in mentoring rookies. The environment was friendly and receptive. This is attributed to the goal of all individuals present. The experience was very invaluable.

CHAPTER 16

Developing self confidence takes time. Besides being aware of nonverbal behavior, use it to emphasize your points. Observing people who convey self confidence helps in delivering a speech. Put perception to work. Make it beneficial. Rehearsal builds self confidence. It enables subject comprehension. Feelings of anxiety are akin to challenges. Control your feelings to maximize effectiveness.

CHAPTER 14

When developing a speech, choose an article of general interest. Several steps in preparing a speech are choosing a topic, fielding questions to be answered, research answers to questions, and organizing your speech. Researching answers may be done online and offline.

CHAPTER 13

Public speaking should be systematically approached. The needs of your audience should never be in doubt. Practicing the speech should assist you in satisfying such needs. Make sure you do not waste the audience’s time. Practice your speech several times. You may practice in front of a mirror. Recording your speech is also very helpful. When analyzing your speech, make sure you implement the corrections. Have fun and be enthusiastic when giving a speech.