THE TOASTMASTERS PROGRAM

An important feature of the Toastmasters program is prepared speeches. Members follow the Communication and Leadership Program manual with 10 speech projects. Below is a summary of the projects:

Project 1: the Ice Breaker

Introduce yourself to your fellow members.

Project 2: Be in Earnest

Confront and control nervousness and convince the audience of your earnestness on a subject you feel strongly about.

Project 3: Organize Your Speech

Organize your thoughts into a logical sequence that leads the audience to a clearly defined goal.

Project 4: Show What You Mean?

Learn the value of gestures and body movements as part of a speech. Demonstrate the different ways of using body language.

Project 5: Vocal Variety

Develop the use of voice volume, pitch, rate and quality as assets to your speaking.

Project 6: Work With Words

Select precisely the right words required to communicate your ideas clearly, vividly and appropriately.

Project 7: Apply Your Skills

Use the communication skills learned in preceding project.

Project 8: Make it Persuasive

Present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your viewpoint.

Project 9: Speak with Knowledge

Gather accurate, up-to-date information on a subject so you can expand your knowledge and that of your audience.

Project 10: Inspire Your Audience

Understand the mood and feeling of your audience on a particular occasion. Put those feelings into words and inspire the audience using all the techniques you have learned so far.

Once you complete this basic manual, you will be recognized as a CTM (competent Toastmaster.)

That's not all. There are also 14 advanced manuals to choose from. Some examples are: Speaking to inform, Storytelling, Technical Presentations, Professional Salesperson, Public Relations, Discussion Leader, Interpretive Reading, Entertaining Speaker, etc. As well  there are numerous other speaking and leadership opportunities to explore.

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