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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
President Kennedy's Speech at Rice University
President John F. Kennedy delivers a speech at Rice University in Houston, Texas on September 12, 1962. A great example of an inspirational speech. President Kennedy uses facts and figures and history to set the context for his speech. He discusses...President John F. Kennedy delivers a speech at Rice University in Houston, Texas on September 12, 1962. A great example of an inspirational speech. President Kennedy uses facts and figures and history to set the context for his speech. He discusses... -
Publisher: YouTube
Watch 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... -
Publisher: YouTube
Speaking 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...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... -
Publisher: YouTube
How 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... -
Publisher: YouTube
General 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! -
Publisher: YouTube
How 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 o...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 o... -
Publisher: YouTube
How 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
Richard 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
Public 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! -
Publisher: YouTube
How 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... -
Publisher: YouTube
4 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... -
Publisher: YouTube
General 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
How 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... -
Publisher: YouTube
2022 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 spe...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 spe... -
Publisher: YouTube
5 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... -
Publisher: YouTube
Telling 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
Impromptu 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
Impromptu 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
Taking 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...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... -
Publisher: YouTube
10 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
The 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
Tips 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... -
Publisher: YouTube
6 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. -
Publisher: YouTube
How 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... -
Publisher: YouTube
How 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.
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