There are 10 pre-defined modules within the
Better Speaker Series which Toastmasters can deliver as educational
speeches to earn their Competent Leader award or their Advanced
Toastmaster Silver / Gold awards. These modules usually have
overhead slides already prepared. The modules which focus on
building strong speaking skills include:
| 1 |
Beginning Your Speech |
Suggestions for
starting off your speech right. |
| 2 |
Concluding Your Speech |
Tips for ending your
speech with power! |
| 3 |
Take the Terror Out of a Talk
|
Techniques for
overcoming nervousness when speaking |
| 4 |
Impromptu Speaking |
Don't be caught off
balance when speaking off the cuff |
| 5 |
Selecting Your
Topic |
Running out of speech
ideas? Here's how to develop new ones |
| 6 |
Know Your Audience |
If you can relate to
the audience, they can relate to you. |
| 7 |
Organizing Your Speech |
Once you know what you
want to say, consider next the when and the how |
| 8 |
Creating an Introduction |
Great introductions
should precede great speeches |
| 9 |
Preparation and Practice |
Techniques for
preparing and rehearsing your next speech |
| 10 |
Using Body Language |
Learn how to use facial
expressions, gestures and body movement to enhance a speech |
Although these modules are pre-defined, the
speaker can customize the package to bring in personalized stories,
experiences, etc.
No formal oral evaluation of these modules
needs to be given during the meeting, however the audience should be
encouraged to provide feedback to the speaker in terms of the
effectiveness, etc. of the speech.
