This is the speech I did for my ninth Competent Communications manual speech at Toastmasters. The aim of this speech is meant to be to persuade the audience. It is a 5-7 minute speech but I went overtime at just… Read More ›
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Nicholson Vs. Brooks
Last night I did my seventh speech from the Competent Communicator Manual. The exercise is ‘Research Your Topic’. The title is ‘Nicholson Vs. Brooks’ and the time is meant to be 5-7 minutes (mine was just over 7:18 minutes). This… Read More ›
Lycans
Tonight I gave my sixth speech from the Competent Communicator Manual. Tonight’s speech was the first time I’ve ever attempted speaking without notes, and it went way better than I expected. The exercise is ‘Vocal Variety’. The title is ‘Lycans’… Read More ›
In Defence of Anime
This is my fifth speech from the Competent Communicator Manual. I gave this speech on 13 July 2010 (my birthday). The exercise is ‘Your Body Speaks’. The title is ‘In Defence of Anime’ and the time is meant to be… Read More ›
Food
This is my fourth speech from the Competent Communicator Manual. I gave this speech on 25 May 2010. The exercise is ‘How to Say It’. The title is ‘Food’ and the time is meant to be 5-7 minutes. I came… Read More ›
Third Speech Missing :-(
Tonight I was going to publish my third speech from the Competent Communicator Manual. I gave this speech on 13 April 2010. The exercise is ‘Get to the Point’. The title is ‘Would You Survive?’ and the time is meant… Read More ›
This Speech is Not About Twitter
Tonight I did my second speech from the Competent Communicator Manual. The excercise is ‘Structure Your Speech’. The title is ‘This Speech is Not About Twitter‘ and the time is meant to be 5-7 minutes (mine was just over 6… Read More ›
Me
Last night I completed my ice-breaker speech for toastmasters. Your ice-breaker has two purposes. Firstly, it ‘breaks the ice’ ie it gets you up there in front of people giving a speech. Secondly, it gives the club a chance to… Read More ›
Officially A Member
I attended my second Toastmasters meeting tonight. I was a little less nervous than last time. Unlike my usual manner, I actually recalled everybody’s names. I also met some others who weren’t present last time. Anyway, another woman and myself… Read More ›
My First Toastmasters Meeting
While Mum was here, we left her with the kids, while I visited Toastmasters. It was very interesting and kind of fun, but I was petrified when I had to stand up and talk. I had to talk twice. The… Read More ›