“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does!” - William James Good morning to the class of 2022 Elves, clears throat, I mean Ladies and Gentlemen, on behalf of Santa Org, I would like to welcome you to day one in the ‘Dasher’ Tent of this years Santa Con, it is wonderful … Continue reading Engaging Humour 5.6 – ‘Behind the Legend’
Toastmasters Presentation Mastery Icebreaker – ‘Rumbled’
Madam President, Madam Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters and very welcome guests. By a show of hands, please let me know if you believe any of these superstitions? Do you salute magpies? Does the number 13 worry you? Do you believe in fairies? Superstition, noun - excessively credulous belief in and reverence for the supernatural. Do I … Continue reading Toastmasters Presentation Mastery Icebreaker – ‘Rumbled’
Engaging Humour 2.3 – ‘Mentoring & Me’
John C. Crosby said “mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” Good evening, Madam Toastmaster, Mr President, Fellow Toastmasters and welcome guests, thank you for letting me speak at your wonderful club tonight. Mentor - Noun - “an experienced and trusted advisor” … Continue reading Engaging Humour 2.3 – ‘Mentoring & Me’
Engaging Humour 1.3 – Researching & Presenting
Engaging Humour 1.3 - Research & Presenting - LOL’s through the aeons. Good evening Madam Toastmaster, Mr President, fellow Toastmasters and welcome guests ‘Always laugh when you can, it is cheap medicine’ - Lord Byron As this is a speech from the Engaging Humour Pathway, I thought that I would research and present a speech … Continue reading Engaging Humour 1.3 – Researching & Presenting
I Finished my First Path
On Tuesday night I made the last speech on my Dynamic Leadership Path, it was the first Path I have completed so far. It took me from March 2019 until June 2021, I wish I had completed it more quickly, which I will do with the second Path I will complete, Engaging Humour. I have … Continue reading I Finished my First Path
Dynamic Leadership 5.5 – Reflect on your Path
Good evening Madam Toastmaster, Mr President, and fellow Toastmasters. Lao Tzu said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”, this evening I take my first step with you on the Toastmasters Pathway. This was the first line of my first speech in Toastmasters, it seems only fitting that I use it … Continue reading Dynamic Leadership 5.5 – Reflect on your Path
Dynamic Leadership 5.2b – HPL
Have you looked at Pathways and wondered what the High Performance Leadership (HPL) Project is about? Good evening Mr Toastmaster, Mr President, Fellow Toastmasters and very welcome guests. The function of the High Performance Leadership (HPL) project is to use your leadership and planning knowledge to develop a project plan, organise a guidance committee, and … Continue reading Dynamic Leadership 5.2b – HPL
Engaging Humour – Eval & Feedback 1.2 & 1.3
Please, No! What was it that made my blood run cold, my chest contract and time slam to a halt? Good evening, Madam Contest Chair, Mr President, fellow Toastmasters and welcome guests. I am going to tell you about the ripple effect of a terrible event. One that has changed some of my attitudes and … Continue reading Engaging Humour – Eval & Feedback 1.2 & 1.3
Dynamic Leadership – Lead in any Situation 5.1
Do you consider yourself to be a leader or to have leadership skills? Hello Madam Toastmaster, Madam President, fellow Toastmasters and welcome guests, thank you for letting me take part in your meeting today, I very much appreciate it. To answer the question I posed at the start of this speech, no, I never did … Continue reading Dynamic Leadership – Lead in any Situation 5.1
Pathways Project List
Active ListeningBuilding a Social Media PresenceCommunicate ChangeConnect with StorytellingConnect with Your AudienceCreate a PodcastCreating Effective Visual AidsCross-Cultural UnderstandingDeliver Social SpeechesDeliver Your Message With HumorDevelop a Communication PlanDevelop Your VisionEffective Body LanguageEngage Your Audience With HumorEthical LeadershipEvaluation and FeedbackFocus on the PositiveHigh Performance LeadershipIce BreakerImprovement Through Positive CoachingInspire Your AudienceIntroduction to Toastmasters MentoringKnow Your Sense of … Continue reading Pathways Project List
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