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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: YouTube
2018-02-12Public 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
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: 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: YouTube
2017-11-15Stephen Curry Teaches Shooting, Ball-Handling, and Scoring
Stephen Curry teaches the shooting, ball-handling, and scoring techniques that have made him a two-time MVP. This master class is relevant to anyone who wants to perfect any art! Speech making takes practice, awareness and mindfulness. Some great advice in this short clip.Stephen Curry teaches the shooting, ball-handling, and scoring techniques that have made him a two-time MVP. This master class is relevant to anyone who wants to perfect any art! Speech making takes practice, awareness and mindfulness. Some great advice in this short clip.
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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
2019-10-29Telling 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
2013-10-26The 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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