As a member of Toastmasters International, I’ve had the opportunity to learn and grow through the Toastmasters Pathways program by completing multiple learning paths – both from the earlier legacy curriculum and the current Pathways experience. Each path has challenged me in different ways and contributed to my development as a communicator and leader. So…
When you are speaking to an audience, what is your focus? Are you interested in impressing your audience with your knowledge and experience, or do you want to connect with your audience and provide value to them? To be effective as a speaker and as a communicator, you need to connect with your audience. In…
In his book, “The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication”, John Maxwell teaches that you should speak on what you know and what you do. I believe this is an important focus to have for your speeches. When you speak on what you have experienced, you have more credibility because you can include stories and examples…
