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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
Author: Craig ValentinePresentation Skills Training from World Champion of Public Speaking Craig Valentine
A presentation by Craig Valentine, a World Champion of Public Speaking, focusing on enhancing presentation skills. Valentine emphasizes audience engagement, storytelling, and delivering a clear message. He stresses the importance of starting with ...A presentation by Craig Valentine, a World Champion of Public Speaking, focusing on enhancing presentation skills. Valentine emphasizes audience engagement, storytelling, and delivering a clear message. He stresses the importance of starting with ...Tags: coaching
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Richard FeynmanWatch how Richard Feynman opens his talk on the Distinction of Past and Future
One of the most difficult task in speech making is the beginning. How do you set the context and draw the listener in. This talk by Richard Feynman on The Distinction of Past and Future is a great example of a great opening, where he starts with fact...One of the most difficult task in speech making is the beginning. How do you set the context and draw the listener in. This talk by Richard Feynman on The Distinction of Past and Future is a great example of a great opening, where he starts with fact...Tags: great opening, opening with facts
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Toasmasters6 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.Tags: great opening, audience interaction
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Conor NeillHow 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 mil...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 mil...Tags: great opening
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: TED TalkYour body language may shape who you are
Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist talks about nonverbal expression of power and dominance. In this talk she talks about body language as it relates to projecting power and the importance of body language in effecting your mind!Amy Cuddy, a social psychologist talks about nonverbal expression of power and dominance. In this talk she talks about body language as it relates to projecting power and the importance of body language in effecting your mind!Tags: body language, mindfullness, communication
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: The New York TimesJerry 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: YouTube
Author: Mark BowdenThe Importance Of Being Inauthentic
Body language expert and keynote speaker, Mark Bowden gives his TEDx Toronto talk on authenticity. In this entertaining speech, he challenges the audience to be less authentic in order to connect with more people.Body language expert and keynote speaker, Mark Bowden gives his TEDx Toronto talk on authenticity. In this entertaining speech, he challenges the audience to be less authentic in order to connect with more people.Tags: coaching, body language
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Raleigh's High Noon ToastmastersHow 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 usefu...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 usefu...Tags: toastmaster roles, table topic master
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Publisher: TEDxStockholmSalon
Author: David JP PhillipsHow to avoid death By PowerPoint
Speaker questions why bad PowerPoints are accepted and offers a solution. Personal passion for presentation skills and the brain. Poorly designed PowerPoints are a waste of time and hinder our intelligence as human beings. - Why do we continue to...Speaker questions why bad PowerPoints are accepted and offers a solution. Personal passion for presentation skills and the brain. Poorly designed PowerPoints are a waste of time and hinder our intelligence as human beings. - Why do we continue to...Tags: powerpoint, presentations
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Dananjaya HettiarachchiI see Something
Dananjaya Hettiarachchi, World Champion of Public Speaking in 2014. His winning speech is an excellent example of how to use props and call backs. The speech is also a great example of the power of the techniques we learn in Toastmasters; pausi...Dananjaya Hettiarachchi, World Champion of Public Speaking in 2014. His winning speech is an excellent example of how to use props and call backs. The speech is also a great example of the power of the techniques we learn in Toastmasters; pausi...Tags: toastmaster champions
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Evan CarmichaelBrutally Honest Advice From Steve Jobs
Notice how he acknowledges the audience and gets them involved. He uses humor then tells them he will share 3 stories. Stories are the most effective way to make a point, get people to relate.Notice how he acknowledges the audience and gets them involved. He uses humor then tells them he will share 3 stories. Stories are the most effective way to make a point, get people to relate.Tags: great speeches
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Jessica DrummAffinity 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: YouTube
Author: Build2GrowHow 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 grea...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 grea...Tags: great opening
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Toastmasters2016 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: toastmaster champions
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Alex LyonPublic Speaking for Beginners
Do's and don'ts for beginners. Great pointers for what you need to focus on to develop the right skills for your public speaking. The advice is common sense, but you need to hear it to remember it!Do's and don'ts for beginners. Great pointers for what you need to focus on to develop the right skills for your public speaking. The advice is common sense, but you need to hear it to remember it!Tags: coaching, speech preparation
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: JonathanHow 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 mak...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 mak...Tags: evaluations, toastmaster roles
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Victoria McQuarrieHow 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
Author: Sean KImpromptu 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
Author: Toby ToastmasterTips on how to give a great speech evaluation
A great breakdown on the role of an evaluator in a toastmaster program. Remember that your first objective in your Toastmaster program is to develop your own skills, and help other. Love how Toby breaks down this discipline to help you develop a stra...A great breakdown on the role of an evaluator in a toastmaster program. Remember that your first objective in your Toastmaster program is to develop your own skills, and help other. Love how Toby breaks down this discipline to help you develop a stra...Tags: evaluations, toastmaster roles
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Deborah Grayson Riegel10 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: YouTube
Author: Motivation2Study4 Tips To IMPROVE Your Public Speaking - How to CAPTIVATE an Audience
 Insights into improving public speaking skills, emphasizing the importance of giving rather than taking, authenticity, awareness, and audacity. Effective speakers approach presentations with a mindset of generosity, focusing on delivering value t... Insights into improving public speaking skills, emphasizing the importance of giving rather than taking, authenticity, awareness, and audacity. Effective speakers approach presentations with a mindset of generosity, focusing on delivering value t...Tags: coaching
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Simon Sinek4 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
Author: Harvard Business ReviewTelling Stories with Data in 3 Steps (Quick Study)
Setup, conflict, resolution. This is the structure of every story ever told. Learn some examples and how you can use your data and charts using this structure to tell your stories. Useful for your business presentations.Setup, conflict, resolution. This is the structure of every story ever told. Learn some examples and how you can use your data and charts using this structure to tell your stories. Useful for your business presentations.Tags: coaching, storytelling
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Riaz Meghji5 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 th...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 th...Tags: coaching
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Publisher: YouTube
Author: Riaz MeghjiImpromptu 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.ÂI 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.ÂTags: coaching, impromptu speaking
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