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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: TED Talk
2023-03-22The secret structure of great talks
From the "I have a dream" speech to Steve Jobs' iPhone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners. In this talk, presentation expert Nancy Duarte shares practical lessons on how to make a powerful call-to-action.From the "I have a dream" speech to Steve Jobs' iPhone launch, many great talks have a common structure that helps their message resonate with listeners. In this talk, presentation expert Nancy Duarte shares practical lessons on how to make a powerful call-to-action.
Tags: coaching
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Publisher: YouTube
2022-12-01Richard Burton Speech to Frank Sinatra 1983 - Mr Anonymous
What a powerful speech. The opening, the cadence and the language used in this speech is a master piece we should all strive for. I think we may need theatrical and Shakespearian training to achieve this.What a powerful speech. The opening, the cadence and the language used in this speech is a master piece we should all strive for. I think we may need theatrical and Shakespearian training to achieve this.
Tags: great speeches
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Publisher: youphilms
2022-10-28Kevin McCue's 1st Place Evaluation Speech
A great video to study how a good evaluation speech works. Look at the recommendations we have in this library for delivering an effective evaluation, then look at this speech and see how the speaker starts with what he liked about the speech right away, uses humor and then offers tips on how to improve the speech.A great video to study how a good evaluation speech works. Look at the recommendations we have in this library for delivering an effective evaluation, then look at this speech and see how the speaker starts with what he liked about the speech right away, uses humor and then offers tips on how to improve the speech.
Tags: evaluations, great speeches
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Publisher: YouTube
2022-10-27Speaking Up Without Freaking Out
The speaker explains that anxiety is hardwired in us based on evolution as we are wired to be concerned about our relative status to others. He shares techniques to manage the physiological and cognitive symptoms of anxiety when communicating in high-stakes situations. He emphasizes that managing anxiety is important not just for the communicator's confidence, but also to help the audience receive the message without distractions from second-hand anxiety. Abrahams believes that we cannot overcome our anxiety, nor should we want to, but rather learn to manage it so that it does not manage us.The speaker explains that anxiety is hardwired in us based on evolution as we are wired to be concerned about our relative status to others. He shares techniques to manage the physiological and cognitive symptoms of anxiety when communicating in high-stakes situations. He emphasizes that managing anxiety is important not just for the communicator's confidence, but also to help the audience receive the message without distractions from second-hand anxiety. Abrahams believes that we cannot overcome our anxiety, nor should we want to, but rather learn to manage it so that it does not manage us.
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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
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: Frantically Speaking
2022-07-29Toastmaster script
This is a toastmaster script to help walk you through the toastmaster duties and role. It also gives a great example of how you as a toastmaster can introduce a theme for the meeting and use that theme to engage the speakers before they deliver their speechThis is a toastmaster script to help walk you through the toastmaster duties and role. It also gives a great example of how you as a toastmaster can introduce a theme for the meeting and use that theme to engage the speakers before they deliver their speech
Tags: toastmaster roles, toastmaster, script, theme
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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: odyssey
2022-07-17Odyssey Project - mentoring and networking
Odyssey is a platform for finding a MENTOR, a MENTEE, or a NETWORKING PAIR and to establish and follow-up a mentoring relationship. The Odyssey Project is an initiative of Toastmasters members. It started in 2019 in District 108. There is no fee to take part in the program and it is only for Toastmasters. The registration is continuous, and a new round starts every month.Odyssey is a platform for finding a MENTOR, a MENTEE, or a NETWORKING PAIR and to establish and follow-up a mentoring relationship. The Odyssey Project is an initiative of Toastmasters members. It started in 2019 in District 108. There is no fee to take part in the program and it is only for Toastmasters. The registration is continuous, and a new round starts every month.
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Publisher: Toastmasters
2022-06-29World Championship of Public Speaking 2021
The speech of the 2021 Toastmaster champion. She opens her speech with the once upon a time theme.The speech of the 2021 Toastmaster champion. She opens her speech with the once upon a time theme.
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Publisher: Toastmasters
2022-06-29The Presidents Role
A video tutorial of the Presidents role and responsibility in toastmasters. Click through the video to learn about your role and responsibilities as a Toastmaster club president.A video tutorial of the Presidents role and responsibility in toastmasters. Click through the video to learn about your role and responsibilities as a Toastmaster club president.
Tags: toastmaster roles, president
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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
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: 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: The Moth
2022-05-10The Moth - The Art and Craft of Storytelling
The Moth's mission is to promote the art and craft of storytelling and to honor and celebrate the diversity and commonality of human experience. This is a great site to listen and learn from some master storytellers. Use this site as an inspiration to model your speeches.The Moth's mission is to promote the art and craft of storytelling and to honor and celebrate the diversity and commonality of human experience. This is a great site to listen and learn from some master storytellers. Use this site as an inspiration to model your speeches.
Tags: storytelling, community, workshops
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Publisher: The Sport of Speech
2022-05-10The Sport of Speech
Steve Evans is the founder and current President of Silicon Speech. He started his career as a Rock & Roll disk jokey, he then became the national sell-a-thon host for Showtime Networks and later moved into sales and marketing. He offers one-on one coaching and shares his insights on his website.Steve Evans is the founder and current President of Silicon Speech. He started his career as a Rock & Roll disk jokey, he then became the national sell-a-thon host for Showtime Networks and later moved into sales and marketing. He offers one-on one coaching and shares his insights on his website.
Tags: coaching
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Publisher: Toastmasters
2022-05-10Pathways learning experience
Toastmasters has designed the pathways guideline to help members develop their communication leadership skills by offering ideas on speeches and areas of focus to help members build unique competencies.Toastmasters has designed the pathways guideline to help members develop their communication leadership skills by offering ideas on speeches and areas of focus to help members build unique competencies.
Tags: speech tool, pathways
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Publisher: Yoodli.ai
2022-05-10Yoodli - AI Speaking Coach
Yoodli is an AI powered communications coach to help you ace your next presentation. It gives you realtime analytics on your visual, verbal, and vocal deliveryYoodli is an AI powered communications coach to help you ace your next presentation. It gives you realtime analytics on your visual, verbal, and vocal delivery
Tags: speech tool
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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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Publisher: Toastmasters
2022-05-09Toastmasters International
This is the main Toastmaster site with links to resources, online store and links to pathways the online education program that will guide you through your Toastmasters journey.This is the main Toastmaster site with links to resources, online store and links to pathways the online education program that will guide you through your Toastmasters journey.
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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
2021-10-19Taking on the TOASTMASTER Role at a TOASTMASTERS Meeting
This is a great introduction to doing the Toastmaster role correctly. Toastmaster role is a leadership role and as a Toastmaster you are responsible to set the tone of the meeting and do your homework. Learn how to prepare and conduct the Toastmaster role.This is a great introduction to doing the Toastmaster role correctly. Toastmaster role is a leadership role and as a Toastmaster you are responsible to set the tone of the meeting and do your homework. Learn how to prepare and conduct the Toastmaster role.
Tags: toastmaster roles, toastmaster
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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
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
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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