Toastmasters 101

Toastmaster of the Day looks like the most intimidating job at a Toastmasters meeting as it’s the role of the one running the meeting. Trying to be an agent for order in a swirl of chaos – like a teacher in a swarm of students who are running for the door at the end of … Continue reading "3 Tips for the New Toastmaster of the Day"

Toastmaster of the Day looks like the most intimidating job at a Toastmasters meeting as it’s the role of the one running the meeting. Trying to be an agent for order in a swirl of chaos – like a teacher in a swarm of students who are running for the door at the end of … Continue reading "3 Tips for the New Toastmaster of the Day"

I’ve seen some discussion online about petitioning Toastmasters International to create a single starter level with a number of projects that don’t have to be repeated.  A number of advanced Toastmasters have contributed their ideas, including me.  My idea is the the Leadership Style Quiz and the Communication Style Quiz ought to be included in … Continue reading "The Value of the Leadership Style Quiz"

I’ve seen some discussion online about petitioning Toastmasters International to create a single starter level with a number of projects that don’t have to be repeated.  A number of advanced Toastmasters have contributed their ideas, including me.  My idea is the the Leadership Style Quiz and the Communication Style Quiz ought to be included in … Continue reading "The Value of the Leadership Style Quiz"

Level 4 Electives are exactly the same across all the paths with three exceptions.  Those electives were turned into the required projects for those particular paths. Level 4 Electives Looking at this list Create a Podcast Building a Social Media Presence Managing a Difficult Audience Write a Compelling Blog Manage Online Meetings Question-and-Answer Session Public … Continue reading "Level 4 Electives"

Level 4 Electives are exactly the same across all the paths with three exceptions.  Those electives were turned into the required projects for those particular paths. Level 4 Electives Looking at this list Create a Podcast Building a Social Media Presence Managing a Difficult Audience Write a Compelling Blog Manage Online Meetings Question-and-Answer Session Public … Continue reading "Level 4 Electives"

It’s time to choose a pathway.  Pathways choices seem more complex this time around. Decisions in Pathways Choices There’s been a bit of grousing in Toastmasters land these days.  As the days of the Competent Communicator wane, I see a lot of people mourning a loss that maybe they didn’t expect. Since I’m still working … Continue reading "Pathways Choices: Resources to Help"

It’s time to choose a pathway.  Pathways choices seem more complex this time around. Decisions in Pathways Choices There’s been a bit of grousing in Toastmasters land these days.  As the days of the Competent Communicator wane, I see a lot of people mourning a loss that maybe they didn’t expect. Since I’m still working … Continue reading "Pathways Choices: Resources to Help"

I listened to an ice breaker this week from a man who just chose his next pathway.  His speech explained why he selected this path instead of repeating the speech he did with his first ice breaker.  Is repeating speeches  bad in Toastmasters? Intro Why do people complain about repeating speeches and speech projects? Are … Continue reading "Repeating Speeches"

I listened to an ice breaker this week from a man who just chose his next pathway.  His speech explained why he selected this path instead of repeating the speech he did with his first ice breaker.  Is repeating speeches  bad in Toastmasters? Intro Why do people complain about repeating speeches and speech projects? Are … Continue reading "Repeating Speeches"