#Boise Capitol Club #Toastmasters provides a supportive atmosphere to learn & practice #PublicSpeaking & #Leadership skills.
Boise, Idaho
Joined February 2015
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Public speaking is a skill that needs to be polished regularly. Join us each Wed at noon at @SmokyMtnPizza on Parkcenter Blvd in #Boise ID.
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Your happiness will be found when you stop comparing yourself to other people. ~ @LollyDaskal #Leadership #quote
Humor Rule 3: "Launch into a joke right off the bat to get the audience warmed up and kick-start your energy level." #Toastmasters
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When accepting an award, show your personality. Your speech should come from the heart. #Toastmasters #speakingtips
Humor Rule 4: "Think about effective props that can enhance your humor." #Toastmasters
Humor Rule #5: "Allow audience the time to laugh and soak in the humor. You can kill a joke by rushing to tell the next one." #Toastmasters
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Control your mannerisms, nervous habits like putting hands in pockets or nodding excessively. ow.ly/MCtTN #Toastmasters
Bond with audience by focusing on individuals rather than gazing over entire group. ow.ly/MCtoT #Toastmasters #PublicSpeaking
State purpose of technical briefing in 2 sentences & use this summary as focal point for entire presentation. #businesstips #publicspeaking
Visual aids & props = colorful & unique but not so dazzling they detract from speaker. ow.ly/MCxW5 #Toastmasters
When accepting an award, be gracious. Acknowledge good work of your competitors & thank the organization that selected you. #Toastmasters
PowerPoint slides should never be read verbatim by the speaker. ow.ly/MCyxE #Toastmasters
Always stand to the side of a diagram, graph, or chart while facing the audience. #SpeakingTips ow.ly/MCyou #Toastmasters
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There are always 3 speeches for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, one you gave & one you wish you gave. --Dale Carnegie
“There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject, then to get your subject into yourself, and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of your audience.” – Alexander Gregg
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“The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” – Mark Twain #quotes #Toastmasters
Begin your speech with a powerful opening that will grab your audience's attention. #speakingtips #Toastmasters
Public Speaking Tip: Be patient. It's easy to get frustrated if you make a mistake. But remember that public speaking is not easy and it takes time to hone your skills. Keep practicing and you will reach your goals.
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When accepting an award, show excitement. You don’t have to climb over chairs but show the audience you’re happy to win. #Toastmasters #Tips
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