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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: Big Think
How dirty debaters win against better opponents
A debate is a form of extemporaneous speech. Table topics are an exercise in reacting to questions we may not be prepared for. Here is an overview of what he talks about. - The speaker reflects on the 2016 presidential election debates and how they...A debate is a form of extemporaneous speech. Table topics are an exercise in reacting to questions we may not be prepared for. Here is an overview of what he talks about. - The speaker reflects on the 2016 presidential election debates and how they... -
Publisher: Confident Presenting
The Power of Words' Mohammed Qahtani - 2015 Champion
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Publisher: YouTube
Have You Been There? - Jocelyn Tyson 2023 Toastmaster Champion
Jocelyn Tyson, from District 38, Region 7, won with a speech titled, "Have You Been There?". The opening uses the "Once Upon a Time theme" - She uses humor to deliver a memorable message. What I like most is her energy! Remember that your energy is w...Jocelyn Tyson, from District 38, Region 7, won with a speech titled, "Have You Been There?". The opening uses the "Once Upon a Time theme" - She uses humor to deliver a memorable message. What I like most is her energy! Remember that your energy is w... -
Publisher: Boston English Cenre
President Obama Makes Historic Speech to America's Students
Pay attention to the structure of the speech. I like how he starts his speech by including everyone, When you get people to cheer for the occasion, they are included. Notice how the speech is including the audience and constantly addressing them.Pay attention to the structure of the speech. I like how he starts his speech by including everyone, When you get people to cheer for the occasion, they are included. Notice how the speech is including the audience and constantly addressing them. -
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: TEDx Talks
Nancy Duarte uncovers common structure of greatest communicators
In this talk Nancy emphasizes the power of ideas to change the world and how communication is key to making it happen. She notes that stories are the most effective way to convey ideas, as they create a physical reaction in the listener. She studied ...In this talk Nancy emphasizes the power of ideas to change the world and how communication is key to making it happen. She notes that stories are the most effective way to convey ideas, as they create a physical reaction in the listener. She studied ... -
Publisher: TED Talk
How to pitch to a VC
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...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... -
Publisher: TED Talk
The 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 powerfu...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 powerfu... -
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: youphilms
Kevin 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 a...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 a... -
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: TED Talk
How 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 espec...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 espec... -
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: Frantically Speaking
Toastmaster 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...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... -
Publisher: Toastmasters
Giving 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 champio...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 champio... -
Publisher: odyssey
Odyssey 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 ...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 ... -
Publisher: Toastmasters
The 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. -
Publisher: Toastmasters
Club 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 ...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 ... -
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: Toastmasters
Best Practices for Virtual Event Hosts
This is a wonderful collection of ideas for hosting a virtual event. Many people are utilizing webinars to effectively market their businesses. Learn how to plan for these virtual events so you can get your users involved and other things you need to...This is a wonderful collection of ideas for hosting a virtual event. Many people are utilizing webinars to effectively market their businesses. Learn how to plan for these virtual events so you can get your users involved and other things you need to... -
Publisher: The Moth
The 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...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... -
Publisher: The Sport of Speech
The 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 ...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 ... -
Publisher: Toastmasters
Pathways 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.ÂToastmasters 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. -
Publisher: Yoodli.ai
Yoodli - 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 -
Publisher: Joy of Leadership
Joy 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.
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