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Silicon Speech: A curated library of information for Toastmaster enthusiast shared by our Silicon Speech community
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Publisher: YouTube
2019-08-1510 great tips on how to open a speech
This short video offers specific language on how to open your speeches, and what not to say. There is certainly a common theme among all our videos on the topic of great openings, and this one offers some new language we can use.This short video offers specific language on how to open your speeches, and what not to say. There is certainly a common theme among all our videos on the topic of great openings, and this one offers some new language we can use.
Tags: coaching, great opening
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Publisher: Toastmasters
2016-08-212016 World Champion of Public Speaking, Darren Tay Wen Jie
A great example of a great opening. He engages the audience by using a prop, then making a statement and then getting into his story.A great example of a great opening. He engages the audience by using a prop, then making a statement and then getting into his story.
Tags: great opening
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Publisher: YouTube
2022-08-202022 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking: Cyril Junior Dim
This speech by Cyril Junior Dim – won the 2022 Toastmasters competition. Pay attention to the opening, as he uses a pause to focus the energy. I also like how he sets up the entire speech to make one point which comes right in the middle of the speech. A great example of how less is more!This speech by Cyril Junior Dim – won the 2022 Toastmasters competition. Pay attention to the opening, as he uses a pause to focus the energy. I also like how he sets up the entire speech to make one point which comes right in the middle of the speech. A great example of how less is more!
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Publisher: YouTube
2019-08-194 Tips To Improve Your Public Speaking
Make it about them. We hear often to make the speech about the audience. This is one of the best explanations I have heard to put this advise in perspective. Understand what it means to give, and how you need to present yourself to show up as a giver!Make it about them. We hear often to make the speech about the audience. This is one of the best explanations I have heard to put this advise in perspective. Understand what it means to give, and how you need to present yourself to show up as a giver!
Tags: coaching, giving attitude
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Publisher: YouTube
2020-07-075 Speaking Tips to Avoid Filler Words During (Virtual) Presentations
During the toastmaster session, we are conscious of filler words and keep track of them as we describe them. Riaz discusses how to become aware of when you use filler words. He dwells on hot spots that encourage fillers and methods for eliminating them. Yoodli is an excellent tool to practice your speech with, as it tracks your filler phrases as well as more. Look for it in our resource library.During the toastmaster session, we are conscious of filler words and keep track of them as we describe them. Riaz discusses how to become aware of when you use filler words. He dwells on hot spots that encourage fillers and methods for eliminating them. Yoodli is an excellent tool to practice your speech with, as it tracks your filler phrases as well as more. Look for it in our resource library.
Tags: coaching
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Publisher: YouTube
2012-03-106 Public Speaking Tips to Hook Any Audience
You must captivate their attention first! A great example of how to engage an audience. See how to use props and incredible timing to capture the audience attention, and interaction to hook your audience.You must captivate their attention first! A great example of how to engage an audience. See how to use props and incredible timing to capture the audience attention, and interaction to hook your audience.
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Publisher: LinkedIn
2022-05-25A starbuck story
The opening to this speech is a variation of once upon a time! Pay attention to how he draws you in and makes you want to listen. Great example of story telling and leaving the listener with a life lesson to ponder! Be kind it resonates!The opening to this speech is a variation of once upon a time! Pay attention to how he draws you in and makes you want to listen. Great example of story telling and leaving the listener with a life lesson to ponder! Be kind it resonates!
Tags: great opening, great speeches
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Publisher: YouTube
2015-05-25Affinity Mapping
Learn how to organize your ideas when preparing a speech. Affinity mapping is a type of curation of your best thoughts to help you organize what you want to say and how you want to say it.Learn how to organize your ideas when preparing a speech. Affinity mapping is a type of curation of your best thoughts to help you organize what you want to say and how you want to say it.
Tags: speech preparation
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Publisher: Toastmasters
2022-06-29Club Officer Tools for Toastmasters International
A club officer has a very important role within Toastmasters International. The success of a club and its members depend on how well you and your fellow club officers execute your responsibilities. This page offers access to the roles, tutorials and other material you may need to perform your roles.A club officer has a very important role within Toastmasters International. The success of a club and its members depend on how well you and your fellow club officers execute your responsibilities. This page offers access to the roles, tutorials and other material you may need to perform your roles.
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Publisher: YouTube
2021-05-24General Evaluator at Toastmasters: ACE the Role with these Tips
The general evaluator's role is more than just summarizing what happened during the meeting, you are also required to evaluate other speakers. The post helps you master this important responsibility!The general evaluator's role is more than just summarizing what happened during the meeting, you are also required to evaluate other speakers. The post helps you master this important responsibility!
Tags: general evaluator, evaluations
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Publisher: YouTube
2022-06-15General Evaluator of a Toastmasters Meeting
A discussion of the role of the general evaluator of a toastmaster meeting. The speaker is actually evaluating the meeting while discussing the role. Make it fun.A discussion of the role of the general evaluator of a toastmaster meeting. The speaker is actually evaluating the meeting while discussing the role. Make it fun.
Tags: general evaluator, evaluations
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Publisher: Toastmasters
2022-07-29Giving An Evaluation That's Worth A Darn
I really like how Chris breaks down the evaluation process. He has great tips on how to take notes and organize your evaluation. He says he looks for 3 things, opening, speech organization and speech mechanics. Chris was a district evaluation champion back in 2006.I really like how Chris breaks down the evaluation process. He has great tips on how to take notes and organize your evaluation. He says he looks for 3 things, opening, speech organization and speech mechanics. Chris was a district evaluation champion back in 2006.
Tags: evaluations, toastmaster roles
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Publisher: TED Talk
2022-09-20How language shapes the way we think
As a public speaker we are thought to think about the audience. This talk is about the importance of language and how different people perceive the world around them differently because of the language they use. Important factor for anyone, but especially public speaker who need to think about their audience and the power of their languageAs a public speaker we are thought to think about the audience. This talk is about the importance of language and how different people perceive the world around them differently because of the language they use. Important factor for anyone, but especially public speaker who need to think about their audience and the power of their language
Tags: great speeches, language
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Publisher: YouTube
2015-09-30How to captivate an audience in less than 30 seconds
In this video, the speaker shares three tools to captivate an audience in the first 30 seconds of a presentation. He begins by asking the audience to participate in two exercises to clear their minds and get their attention which in itself is a great way to get people involved. But the message is about telling stories and says that the weakest part of most speeches is the opening.In this video, the speaker shares three tools to captivate an audience in the first 30 seconds of a presentation. He begins by asking the audience to participate in two exercises to clear their minds and get their attention which in itself is a great way to get people involved. But the message is about telling stories and says that the weakest part of most speeches is the opening.
Tags: great opening
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Publisher: YouTube
2022-05-03How to do the GENERAL EVALUATOR Role at a TOASTMASTERS Meeting
Love how Wade explains the general evaluator meeting. He suggests that the general evaluator evaluates every role that is not evaluated by others. He says that the General evaluator in their club speaks 3-5 minutes.Love how Wade explains the general evaluator meeting. He suggests that the general evaluator evaluates every role that is not evaluated by others. He says that the General evaluator in their club speaks 3-5 minutes.
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Publisher: YouTube
2018-02-20How to Give a Great Speech Evaluation in Toastmasters
Evaluation is a performance. See how you can deliver better evaluations and speak to the entire room. Did you know that there is a Toastmaster evaluation competition. Every section of a Toastmaster meeting is an opportunity to improve your speech making.Evaluation is a performance. See how you can deliver better evaluations and speak to the entire room. Did you know that there is a Toastmaster evaluation competition. Every section of a Toastmaster meeting is an opportunity to improve your speech making.
Tags: evaluations, toastmaster roles
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Publisher: YouTube
2014-02-11How to perform the role of Table Topics Master
Learn about the role of the Table Topic Master in a toastmaster meeting. The speaker has recommendations for both the Table Topic Master as well as your purpose as a speaker in this section of your meeting. He breaks down the objectives into 10 useful steps you can follow.Learn about the role of the Table Topic Master in a toastmaster meeting. The speaker has recommendations for both the Table Topic Master as well as your purpose as a speaker in this section of your meeting. He breaks down the objectives into 10 useful steps you can follow.
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Publisher: TED Talk
2023-03-27How to pitch to a VC | TED Talk
Some valuable pointers for how to pitch to Venture Capital. David says the 3 most important things you need to convey are integrity, passion and experience. After you convey these important points then you need to show knowledge, skill and leadership. Great presentation to learn about pitching with a powerpoint and show passion and vocal variety.Some valuable pointers for how to pitch to Venture Capital. David says the 3 most important things you need to convey are integrity, passion and experience. After you convey these important points then you need to show knowledge, skill and leadership. Great presentation to learn about pitching with a powerpoint and show passion and vocal variety.
Tags: venture capital, pitching
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Publisher: YouTube
2018-05-24How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Recent college graduate Victoria McQuarrie spent a lot of time writing papers for classes, and not enough time learning interview skills. She offers some valuable tips to help you prepare for an interview.Recent college graduate Victoria McQuarrie spent a lot of time writing papers for classes, and not enough time learning interview skills. She offers some valuable tips to help you prepare for an interview.
Tags: interview
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Publisher: YouTube
2012-03-10How to Start a Speech
What are the first words you should say in a speech and what are the last words you should say in a speech. The speaker starts with examples on how not to start a speech and explains there are only 3 ways to start a speech. This video has over 15 million views, and offers an important lesson about leadership.What are the first words you should say in a speech and what are the last words you should say in a speech. The speaker starts with examples on how not to start a speech and explains there are only 3 ways to start a speech. This video has over 15 million views, and offers an important lesson about leadership.
Tags: great opening
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Publisher: YouTube
2020-10-27How to take on the GRAMMARIAN Role at a TOASTMASTERS Meeting
A great overview of the Grammarian role for toastmasters. Learn how to choose the word of the day and communicate that with your Toastmaster club during the meeting. You will also learn what to listen to, so you can deliver a good report at the end of the meeting, like offering suggestions to members.A great overview of the Grammarian role for toastmasters. Learn how to choose the word of the day and communicate that with your Toastmaster club during the meeting. You will also learn what to listen to, so you can deliver a good report at the end of the meeting, like offering suggestions to members.
Tags: toastmaster roles, grammarian role
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Publisher: YouTube
2019-03-03Impromptu Speaking Techniques: How to speak without any preparations
Sean offers valuable tips about how to put yourself in a mindset so you can feel at ease. I really like the advice to not try to say too much, less is more. He also recommends to engage people and tell personal stories that you can relate to.Sean offers valuable tips about how to put yourself in a mindset so you can feel at ease. I really like the advice to not try to say too much, less is more. He also recommends to engage people and tell personal stories that you can relate to.
Tags: coaching, impromptu speaking
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Publisher: YouTube
2020-08-31Impromptu Speech Tips: Speaking Without Any Preparation
I like this speaker. His opening is great, see how he engages people. He then offers some tips on how to start and conduct your speech. What is important is to have a frame work so you can quickly feel comfortable and speak off the cuff.I like this speaker. His opening is great, see how he engages people. He then offers some tips on how to start and conduct your speech. What is important is to have a frame work so you can quickly feel comfortable and speak off the cuff.
Tags: coaching, impromptu speaking
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Publisher: YouTube
2012-12-19Jerry Seinfeld Interview: How to Write a Joke
Jerry Seinfeld describes the anatomy of his Pop-Tart joke, still a work in progress, and shows his longhand writing process.Jerry Seinfeld describes the anatomy of his Pop-Tart joke, still a work in progress, and shows his longhand writing process.
Tags: speech preparation, jokes
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Publisher: Joy of Leadership
2022-05-10Joy of Leadership
Shar McBee is a member of Silicon Speech, an international public speaker who teaches leadership development sharing her lessons learned from managing 500 people and her career as a broadcast journalist.Shar McBee is a member of Silicon Speech, an international public speaker who teaches leadership development sharing her lessons learned from managing 500 people and her career as a broadcast journalist.
Tags: coaching, silicon speech member
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