tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5952091493846005872024-02-21T05:00:56.340-05:00Goodyear ToastmastersThe blog of the friendly place in West Toronto. Visit our website at goodyeartoastmasters.com - meetings are free to attend!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-53947358081983400432017-09-01T10:11:00.001-04:002017-09-01T10:22:44.172-04:00John Andrews is the Canadian World Speaking Finalist 2017<div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;">
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Recently, Goodyear Toastmasters hit an all time landmark, when the club's former President for the 2016-2017 year, John Andrews, was the Canadian World Speaking finalist for 2017. Every year, Toastmasters hosts its International Speaking Contest. This contest begins locally at a club level and goes all the way up to the international championships (this year hosted in Vancouver).<br />
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This contest started with over 352,000 members in 16,400 clubs in 141 countries around the world. Of the 100 semifinalists from around the world who came to Vancouver to compete, John was one of the ten who advanced to the final round and the only Canadian.<br />
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<b><u><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Hear John Speak at an Open House</span></u></b><br />
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Goodyear Toastmasters (ie. John's home club) will be hosting an <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/281855978965295" target="_blank">open house</a> at the Etobicoke Civic Centre on October 12, 2017. For a single evening, you will have the opportunity to come and hear John Andrews deliver the speech that took him up to this level. In addition, you will also discover how Toastmasters can benefit you, by giving you practical public speaking and leadership opportunities. At the end of the meeting you will have an opportunity to become a member yourself.<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodyeartoastmasters.com/jdownload.cgi?action=download&path=GYTM_Open_House_Flyer_2017.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> to download a printable flyer for the open house.<br />
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Who knows, maybe one day you will be participating at the highest levels - it's certainly possible.<br />
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<b><u>Open House Details:</u></b><br />
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<b>When:</b><br />
Thursday, October 12, 2017<br />
6:30 pm - 9:00pm<br />
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<b>Where:</b><br />
The Etobicoke Civic Centre<br />
399 The West Mall Etobicoke, ON M9C 2Y2<br />
We will be in the main boardroom which is right in front of the main entrance.<br />
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<b>The Agenda:</b><br />
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6:30 - 6:45: Setting up and networking<br />
6:45 - 7:00: The meeting begins, introductions<br />
7:00 - 7:30: Table Topics<br />
7:30 - 7:45: Business session<br />
7:45 - 8:00 - A lesson<br />
8:00 - 8:10 - Break<br />
8:10 - 8:45 - Prepared speeches by members (including John Andrews)<br />
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<b>Cost:</b><br />
Free to attend and refreshments will be provided!<br />
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There is an annual fee if you wish to become a member of Toastmasters. Bring a check or cash with you if you would like to consider joining (you don't have to decide at this meeting, feel free to come back as a guest).<br />
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<b>RSVP:</b><br />
You can RSVP either on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/281855978965295" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or on <a href="https://www.meetup.com/GoodyearToastmasters/events/242885937/" target="_blank">Meetup</a> (or both). <a href="http://www.goodyeartoastmasters.com/jdownload.cgi?action=download&path=GYTM_Open_House_Flyer_2017.pdf" target="_blank">Click here</a> to download a printable flyer.<br />
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Want to know more about Toastmasters? Check out this video from our club.<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZQnjEFQLJRw" width="560"></iframe>Byekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01915972121166545596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-75043467185266507152016-06-17T13:45:00.003-04:002016-06-17T13:45:54.088-04:00Directions to the GYTM Potluck Picnic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Every summer, Goodyear Toastmasters hosts a potluck picnic at the Etobicoke Yacht Club. Here is all of the information you need to get there, plus what you should bring.<br />
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On Humber Bay Park Road W, travel to the club situated near the end of the road. You will pass the Mimico Yacht club on your right. Don't go into this one. Continue on the road until you get to the main gates of the Etobicoke Yacht club. It will be on your right also.<br />
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If the gate is closed, buzz the attendant with the intercom. Indicate you are there for Dave Danbrook's party.<br />
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When you enter the gate, parking is on immediately on your left. The BBQ area is to the left of the club house building.<br />
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If the parking area is full, you can also park in the area in front of the main gate.<br />
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Note that the picnic will go as planned rain or shine. There is a large covered area in case it is raining.<br />
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<b>Notes about the potluck:</b><br />
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a. Bring a sweater or a jacket for later in the evening as it sometimes gets chilly along the water.<br />
b. Family, pets are more than welcome. There is a small play structure for kids at the picnic area<br />
c. Wine/Beer is allowed.<br />
d. Start time is 6:30. Please arrive early around 6:00 if you are bringing BBQ items.<br />
e. Washrooms are located in the clubhouse near to the picnic area.<br />
f. Picnic runs rain or shine.<br />
g. If you bug Dave enough, he will show you his Boat.<br />
h. Guests are welcome - please bring a potluck item as well.<br />
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In case you need further directions, here is the link on how to get there directly from the <a href="http://www.eyc.ca/welcome-visitors/visiting-us-by-land/" target="_blank">Etobicoke Yacht Club's website</a>.<br />
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<br />Byekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01915972121166545596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-56746498653796318542015-06-05T19:25:00.000-04:002015-06-05T19:25:03.146-04:00GYTM Annual Potluck Picnic of 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Attention Goodyear Toastmasters!<br />
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The annual potluck picnic of 2015 is approaching and scheduled for <b>June 11, 2015</b>, hosted at the Etobicoke Yacht Club.<br />
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For help and directions getting there please check out <a href="http://eyc.ca/welcome-visitors/visiting-us-by-land/" target="_blank">this link</a>.<br />
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<b>Notes about the potluck:</b><br />
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a. Bring a sweater or a jacket for later in the evening as it sometimes gets chilly along the water.<br />
b. Family, pets are more than welcome. There is a small play structure for kids at the picnic area<br />
c. Wine/Beer is allowed.<br />
d. Start time is 6:30. Please arrive early around 6:00 if you are bringing BBQ items.<br />
e. Washrooms are located in the clubhouse near to the picnic area.<br />
f. Picnic runs rain or shine.<br />
g. If you bug Dave enough, he will show you his Boat.<br />
h. Gulzar will take a group photo after dinner.<br />
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On Humber Bay Park Road W, travel to the club situated near the end of the road. You will pass the Mimico Yacht club on your right. Don't go into this one.<br />
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Continue on the road until you get to the main gates of the Etobicoke Yacht club. It will be on your right also.<br />
<br />
If the gate is closed, buzz the attendant with the intercom. Indicate you are there for Dave Danbrook's party.<br />
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When you enter the gate, parking is on immediately on your left. The BBQ area is to the left of the club house building.<br />
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If the parking area is full, you can also park in the area in front of the main gate.<br />
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Note that the picnic will go as planned rain or shine. There is a large covered area in case it is raining.<br />
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This picnic is always a lot of fun. There will be photo opportunities, speeches from our outgoing and incoming president, plus lots of good food and drinks.<br />
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Come check out and enjoy the GYTM annual potluck picnic of 2015.Byekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01915972121166545596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-63388631290810807382014-11-25T10:48:00.000-05:002014-11-25T10:48:14.542-05:00How to Use the FreeToastHost File ManagerThe FreeToastHost File Manager for Toastmasters websites can be a little bit confusing the first time you use it, so here are some easy step-by-step instructions on how to upload and manage your files. If you have any confusion, please leave a comment below and we will do our best to help you.<br />
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Please note, this guide is written by Goodyear Toastmasters, a local club in Toronto. We did not design the FreeToastHost system or have any affiliation with it, other than being users ourselves.<br />
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<b>1. Login to the website as a site admin.</b></h1>
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If you do not have your club's login information, you will need to obtain it from your club's webmaster. Once you are logged in, enter the 'File Manager,' located within the drop down menu at the top.<br />
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<b>2. Upload your files.</b></h1>
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Press the "Select File to Upload" button and choose whichever files you want to add to the club website.<br />
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<b>3. Organize your uploaded files with folders.</b></h1>
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This is not straightforward, so here's how folders work on FreeToastHost. Folders are created via the uploaded file name. Whatever comes before the colon will become the folder. Take for example, the following:<br />
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a) Guest Kit: Welcome Letter<br />
b) Guest Kit Welcome Letter<br />
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In the above, version <b>(a)</b> will be placed in a folder called 'Guest Kit.' The file name will simply be 'Welcome Letter.' In version <b>(b),</b> you will create a file called 'Guest Kit Welcome Letter' that is not contained within a folder.<br />
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Do you want to have multiple files within the same folder? Then give them the same name before the colon.<br />
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<b>4. Make your uploads public or private.</b></h1>
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Public means that anyone who visits your FreeToastHost website can download the file. Private means you need to be logged in as a member to download. Public downloads can be accessed via the main menu on your club website and private downloads are accessed under a separate link on the "Members Only" menu.<br />
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To choose whether you want your upload to be public or private, simply click the lock icon to toggle it as one or the other. It's that easy.<br />
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We hope all of this helps. As mentioned at the beginning, please let us know if you have any questions.<br />
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If you looking to join a great <a href="http://www.goodyeartoastmasters.com/" target="_blank">Toronto Toastmasters</a> club, then come check out <a href="http://www.goodyeartoastmasters.com/" target="_blank">Goodyear Toastmasters</a>, located on the west end of the city near Mississauga.<br />
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- Jonathan HolowkaByekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01915972121166545596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-69561791453216021612013-07-07T17:36:00.002-04:002013-09-02T13:11:40.479-04:00TOASTMASTERS YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM<br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The program develops is designed for youth between the ages of 10 - 17 years old. It is through the Youth Leadership Program that the youth are able to develop confidence to speak in front of their peers, they develop social relationship skills, debate skills, impromptu speaking skills, how to relate and communicate with others within a team atmosphere, and many skills that each person needs to communicate effectively in today's world.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">They probably have one trait in common – the ability to communicate effectively. Kids need the Youth Leadership program so they can grow to meet the challenges of adulthood and leadership successfully. Sponsored and conducted by Toastmasters International and its local clubs, Youth Leadership helps young people build their communication and leadership skills so they may become tomorrow's leaders in business, industry and the community.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><i><b>GYTMs Youth Leaders at Graduation Day; Spring 2013</b> (missing from the photo is Aidan, Ashley, Christopher and Arshad.)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Every young person has the potential to become a good communicator and leader, but this potential needs to be developed. The program's unique eight-session, workshop-style design enables participants to develop this potential through practical experience.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The program is not in competition with school programs or courses, or other established youth projects. Instead, it's a supplement to these programs, providing emphasis on specialized speaking and leadership skills, and individual needs. Participants learn to:</span></div>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Organize and present ideas logically and convincingly.</span></li>
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<li style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Offer advice to help others improve their speaking and leadership skills.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #2d2d2d; line-height: 24px;">GYTM YLP Spring 2013</span><span style="color: #2d2d2d; font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;"> -Youth Leaders photo above: </span><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 24px;">(</span><i style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; text-align: center;">from left to right)</i><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; text-align: center;">: Arshad </span><i style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; text-align: center;">(bottom left)</i><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; text-align: center;">, Aistis, Sophia, Hanaan,
Aanchal, Ashley</span><i style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; text-align: center;"> (middle left)</i><span style="font-weight: normal; line-height: 25px; text-align: center;">, Aidan,
Christopher, Joris, David, Daniel, Yoan, Jordan, Alisha</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Youth Leadership may be conducted for scout troops, 4-H clubs, church youth groups and many other organizations, and for young people in the community. However, all programs must be presented by a Toastmasters club, following the guidelines in the <a href="http://www.toastmasters.org/802" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #004f6d; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Youth Leadership Coordinator's Guide</a>(Item 802). Clubs may order coordinator's guides and <a href="http://www.toastmasters.org/805" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #004f6d; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Youth Leadership Participant’s Notebooks</a> (Item 805) from World Headquarters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Clubs conduct the program on a voluntary basis. <a href="http://www.toastmasters.org/find" style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px; color: #004f6d; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Find a nearby club</a> that may want to conduct a program for your organization.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For more info: <a href="http://www.toastmasters.org/Members/MemberExperience/SatellitePrograms/YouthLeadership.aspx" target="_blank">Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program</a>, <a href="http://toastmasters%20youth%20leadership%20program%20continuing%20education/" target="_blank">Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program Continuing Education</a></span></div>
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Goodyear Toastmasters has recently purchased a brand new <a href="http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/jsp/Product.do?sku=V11H429120-F">Epson EX5210</a> projector which can be used by any club member to assist them with their speech, lesson, viewpoint, debate or other presentation when using visual aids.<br />
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This incredible new projector has some great features which give it a competitive edge over the old one.</div>
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<li>Two remotes which allow you to control your presentation from a distance.</li>
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Byekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01915972121166545596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-5978688098570560432013-05-04T11:24:00.001-04:002013-05-04T11:24:44.685-04:00A Message From Your Election Chair: The GYTM 2013 - 2014 Officer Team!<br />
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The Results Are In!!! After an EXCITING election night this Thursday, Goodyear Toastmasters is proud to announce the 2013/2014 incoming Executive Officers!!!<br />
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President - Barbara B<br />
VP of Education - Ian D<br />
VP of Membership - Naomi R<br />
VP of Public Relations - Cathy K<br />
Treasurer - Sharmila S<br />
Secretary - Poornima M & Lorraine B<br />
Sergeant At Arms - Eric P & Gulzar K<br />
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A SINCERE and HEARTFELT "THANK YOU" to the outgoing Executive Officers (2012/2013) for your leadership, vision and dedication to Goodyear Toastmasters over the past year:<br />
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President - Jonathan H<br />
VP of Education - Andrew L<br />
VP of Membership - Diana K<br />
VP of Public Relations - Nigel M<br />
Treasurer - Chris C<br />
Secretary - Graham G & Gulzar K<br />
Sergeant At Arms - John W & Jason K<br />
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Your contributions over the last year have made an incredible impact on our club, and we thank you for your efforts!<br />
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Byekahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01915972121166545596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-12245512353312514572013-02-19T11:49:00.000-05:002013-02-20T19:25:28.361-05:00YES, I DID IT!<i>posted by Leila Bates</i><br />
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I thought this was so appropriate for Speakers. We all know the self inflicted barriers we have to overcome to become the "YES, I DID IT" person. The fact is we need to adapt, keep moving and invariably, we will all reach the top.<br />
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<span style="color: #444444;">For a guest visiting a Toastmasters club for the first time, the meeting might appear too complex. </span><br />
<span style="color: #444444;">The list below helps to clarify the standard Toastmasters roles including the benefits that one may </span><span style="color: #444444;">gain with consistent practice. -Enjoy.</span><br />
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<i>Posted by Leila Bates, Area 63 Governor; CC, ACB</i></div>
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Look at every morning as a time of Re-birth; Tabula Rasa. Reach high for whatever it is you want.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18255869859002208929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-12566282431499935462012-12-18T14:36:00.003-05:002012-12-18T14:39:31.279-05:00!!!HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!<i>posted by Leila Bates; CC, ALB. Area 63 Governor</i><br />
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<i><br /></i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18255869859002208929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-19196877671718784452012-12-03T18:50:00.001-05:002012-12-03T18:50:31.458-05:00Nothing is Impossible!<i>posted by Leila Bates, CC, ALB, Area 63 Governor 2012-2013</i><br />
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In my line of work people often assume that a Management Consultant has all the answers at the outset to the problems faced by a client. This is not necessarily true although having some subject matter expertise or industry experience is often useful. One of the real tools that a Consultant uses which I am going to share with you here in this article is the ability to ask quality questions from their clients which result in a meaningful dialogue and discovery process that in turn lead to the root cause or underlying issue being identified which then can be resolved by other means. The questions listed below I believe are helpful in discerning how to help a Mentee improve and by design are very general. If you find them useful, please feel free to adapt them to your purposes.<br />
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<li>How can I be of greatest help to you in our relationship?</li>
<li>What was the best mentoring or coaching experience you have ever had? Why was it so effective for you?</li>
<li>What are your most important goals right now?</li>
<li>What questions can I help you answer?</li>
<li>What is your time frame for achieving these goals?</li>
<li>What are the most important obstacles you are facing?</li>
<li>What have you tried so far? How has it worked?</li>
<li>What are your greatest abilities or strengths?</li>
<li>What has been most helpful for you in this conversation?</li>
<li>What are your aspirations?</li>
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<b>Posted on behalf of</b> <b>Chris Carnduff</b><br />
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<b>Chunking</b> information into bite sized pieces is more memorable. Phew!...there is a reason to our madness.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18255869859002208929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-32479476682579967502012-11-04T23:37:00.000-05:002012-11-04T23:37:00.973-05:00Communicating On Video: Two Toastmasters Chat<em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ6ZFDGMTiTrugSAGCqSBZULUGq6TeY4iWhuxC71kuq7bw8lhhly6G263BRTjpI7TlNwcc42luMj67lGIj8jRGPDCPcdy9mLQ9sa4lXwviFGEKbvYuDd2aGTmb5Ket9h8n_v7JIgMJNso/s1600-h/Objective%252520Financial%252520Hour%252520-%252520both%252520500x283%25255B3%25255D%25255B3%25255D.png"><img align="right" alt="Jason Heath interviews Promod Sharma" border="0" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAwA1UrSQn9xjVCG53Asqg0FWzbVQij2Uj2T9-0l-nGgAaNLYXs_hARg3v3L8QJUhdhEUD2A3xSbDwjVM50nXAcW11OPj2314Tdg2ZAEqTXaCRdVY5C0yMlp4BzaqnTHEU5BGNLQnLt6c/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Jason Heath interviews Promod Sharma" width="240" /></a>by Promod Sharma, CC</em><br />
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Do you want to learn how to talk on camera? There is an advanced manual called Communicating On Video. Now that I’m a Competent Communicator, that’s one of the two manuals I’m completing to <a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/03/youre-competent-communicator-now-what.html" target="_blank">become an Advanced Communicator Bronze</a>. <br />
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I haven’t started but have been on camera several times. This time, I was interviewed by Toastmaster Jason Heath on the Objective Financial Hour. He’s one of the rare true fee-only financial planners. There’s more background in <a href="http://blog.riscario.com/2012/11/financial-doctor-jason-heath-cfp.html" target="_blank">a “financial doctor” interviews an “insurance doctor”</a>.<br />
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The Experience</h3>
The experience was quite pleasant. I met Jason once before and we had lunch just before the interview. That familiarity helped me feel comfortable. <br />
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Also, the studio was inviting and quiet (like a real room). The background was genuine. I’m not a fan of using a green screen to insert a fake background. How does fooling the audience build trust? <br />
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Because the program was almost an hour, we had plenty of time to talk. However, there was no editing. The recording was live. <br />
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I’m getting more comfortable with studios and interviews. As Toastmasters, we know that practice helps.<br />
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The Surprise</h3>
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Jason didn't use any notes but was prepared. Perhaps his technique leads to a more conversational style than using pre-planned questions. He's very good at impromptu speaking.<br />
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I would not be comfortable without notes. I'd probably use a mind map on my iPad. Maybe that's a crutch. I see it as a form of preparation. <br />
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Overall</h3>
<br />Overall, we both spoke clearly, with some crutch words (“ah”, “so”, “and so”). I didn’t make eye contact throughout. Sometimes my eyes darted to the left on occasion. There are a couple of times when I didn’t feel coherent. Unfortunately there was no editing. That’s a consequence of a life recording. <br />
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The Interview</h3>
Here is the full interview (no editing). <br />
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Here is the podcast. I edited with Audacity, primarily to remove some crutchwords. some duplicated words and the commercial breaks.<br />
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<a href="http://archive.org/download/AfinancialDoctorAndAninsuranceDoctoractuaryChatOnCamera/Ri-193-AFinancialDoctorAndInsuranceDoctoractuaryChatOnCameranov32012.mp3" target="_blank">direct download</a> | <a href="http://archive.org/details/AfinancialDoctorAndAninsuranceDoctoractuaryChatOnCamera" target="_blank">Internet Archive page</a> | <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/riscario-insider/id424527460" target="_blank">iTunes</a><br />
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If you’d like to get better on camera. consider Communicating On Video.<br />
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Links</h3>
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<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/10/exercise-critique-this-interview.html" target="_blank">Exercise: critique this interview</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://blog.riscario.com/2012/11/financial-doctor-jason-heath-cfp.html#.UJc738XA84R" target="_blank">Jason Heath interviews Promod Sharma</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/03/youre-competent-communicator-now-what.html" target="_blank">You’re a Competent Communicator. Now what?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/speak-better-by-looking-at-your-voice.html">Speak better by looking at your voice with Audacity</a></li>
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<em>Promod Sharma is committed to building trust in a transparent world. He blogs at </em><a href="http://blog.riscario.com/" target="_blank"><em>Riscario Insider</em></a><em> and works at </em><a href="http://taxevity.com/" target="_blank"><em>Taxevity</em></a><em>.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-26574401443759272652012-10-28T16:39:00.002-04:002012-10-28T16:51:02.694-04:00Three Lessons For Speakers From TEDxToronto<i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmxhyphenhyphenrC9F66HOOo2u6LjmjzakxOM36xLbF-j-ndMHjFDzcdE3uWrjnSWWNWbky5vbvOG1daFZyQgn7e5ZirVWcM8RXquIDxjrTcAjyrOKRCe3zDQhDjE5ZnXXk9Q4VkqYF9iTV4XKoGv4/s1600-h/TEDxToronto%2525202012%252520screenshot%25255B3%25255D.png"><img align="right" alt="TEDxToronto 2012" border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-OmxHtLuyHm_AjfRz3iuvg6jZmd_PLDgHMhxuwsEq_6Mzlr3NCROGLV8fg8eZaXH74G-bGc35f9dhUfr1SOSIR8G6WLXoI-jqHAPhBGWP8aE8Zg7rhyphenhyphencle7gf4wYVjyz6w0HobfBOlus/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="TEDxToronto 2012" width="240" /></a>by Promod Sharma, CC</i><br />
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TEDx events are an opportunity to see great local speakers.<br />
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TEDxToronto took place this week. Over 1,000 attended. Imagine speaking to an audience that size. This polished event provided lessons for Toastmasters and other speakers. We’ll look at the importance of mentors, timing and delivery. <br />
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Get A Mentor</h3>
Speakers vary in skill. They have different issues in their heads. To help them and maintain the standards of TEDxToronto, each speaker got coaching.<br />
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The bigger issue may be honing the content. Speakers know much more than they have time to tell. If they’re used to presenting for an hour, trimming down to 18 minutes (or less) may be daunting. How can any of your golden words be omitted?<br />
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A mentor gives a valuable outside perspective and a reminder that the speaker is there for the audience. The problem is that a mentor is still one person and opinions vary. <br />
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<i>“Only say what you think is funny. Only keep what they think is funny.”<br />— BJ Kovak, </i><a href="http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/05/process_joke/" target="_blank"><i>Crafting a Joke: The Arc of an Act</i></a><i> (Wired, May 2010)</i></blockquote>
Another approach is to field test content in front of live audiences to gauge reactions. You want to <a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/03/get-feedback-from-right-group.html" target="_blank">get feedback from the right group</a>. A Toastmasters club is ideal since members know how to give useful feedback. I sometimes use a printed form (preserves anonymity) or have a group discussion (for interaction and elaboration).<br />
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In Toastmasters, we learn the importance of every second. We also learn that a second varies in length. A typical speech is 5-7 minutes. We may aim for six minutes during practice only to find that when we're live we speak faster, speak slower or add impromptu segments. <br />
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To keep on track, we use lights at Toastmasters<br />
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<li>green at 5 minutes: you met the minimum requirements </li>
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<li>red at 7 minutes: you've gone too long (you never want to see red)</li>
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TEDx might have a countdown timer or other system.<br />
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If you’re speaking somewhere on your own, looking at your watch isn’t a good idea. An organizer can signal you. There are also timing apps for smartphones and tablets. Some clickers have timers and buzzers.<br />
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You can practice and practice but the live experience is unpredictable. <br />
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At TEDxToronto, the speeches were generally delivered well. A child spoke but was hard to hear (was her headset microphone too far away?). When the hosts (MCs) started speaking between talks, they were sometimes hard to hear (seemed that their handheld mics were off or not amplified enough). Luckily audiences are forgiving and compensate for us.<br />
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There are bound to be TEDx events near you. If not, you can watch the videos on <a href="http://ted.com/" target="_blank">TED.com</a> or a TEDx site like <a href="http://www.tedxtoronto.com/">TEDxToronto</a>.<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.thestar.com/living/article/1275600--tedx-toronto-speakers-undergo-weeks-of-preparation-before-their-big-moment-at-the-podium" target="_blank">How TEDxToronto speakers prepare for their big moment</a> (Toronto Star, Oct 24, 2012) </li>
<li><a href="http://blog.riscario.com/2012/10/how-tedxtoronto-has-changed.html" target="_blank">How TEDxToronto has changed</a> (Riscario Insider, Oct 27, 2012) </li>
<li><a href="http://blog.riscario.com/2010/10/ted-to-tedx-to-tedxtoronto.html#.UIwmAIZ0Z60" target="_blank">TED vs TEDx vs TEDxToronto</a> (Riscario Insider, Oct 2010) </li>
<li><a href="http://www.marketingactuary.com/2012/02/make-your-presentation-better-than-ted.html">Make your presentation better than a TED Talk</a><span style="background-color: white;"> (Marketing Actuary, Feb 2012)</span></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/05/do-you-stay-up-late-night-before-your.html" target="_blank">Do you stay up late the night before your presentation?</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/07/always-use-wireless-clickerpresenter.html" target="_blank">Always use a wireless clicker for presentations</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/04/what-goes-wrong-when-presenting-outside.html" target="_blank">What goes wrong when presenting outside your club</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/09/why-master-of-ceremonies-mc-matters.html" target="_blank">Why a Master of Ceremonies (MC) matters?</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/03/get-feedback-from-right-group.html" target="_blank">Get feedback from the right group</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/10/how-to-prepare-speech-on-your-ipad.html" target="_blank">How to prepare a speech on your iPad</a></li>
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<i>Promod Sharma was President of Goodyear Toastmasters during the 2011-2012 year. He speaks primarily about <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/presentations">building trust today</a>.</i><i></i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-72327941859678411072012-10-21T16:20:00.000-04:002012-10-21T16:20:25.343-04:00How To Prepare A Speech On Your iPad<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUR9jfFZAiuxdh5xfdxjChnN1TSMkUEVBsOnC_MCI2zydDFQfgMY5v_i0xw1_xLA3ig1tPPbjRjuVuYFGKyClRSI-rE3rJwhtmWxUPAdEZokGYyJt-1vSIQ4qcVAQ9hjC3xp64Z-RsDNU/s1600-h/image%25255B3%25255D.png"><img align="right" alt="iPad" border="0" height="202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxqH-nRw8B-7_Na1-sOT5qY9pzi1gv3I6SUb_G1tVMKIrDY_fxiE5BMjArxODyAXXbhSqWocY3CuVuvSyxEcTzG6roHusIzgxK0K15CZZtPMtW8cXRZ901Jr4b1RTl6mu_NBZSFgfYgg/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="iPad" width="240" /></a><i>by Promod Sharma, CC</i><br />
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When you're creating a speech, there are three steps<br />
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Your iPad is an exceptionally convenient and powerful tool for each step. Android tablets probably work well too using different apps.<br />
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I use <a href="http://www.ithoughts.co.uk/iThoughtsHD/Welcome.html" target="_blank">iThoughtsHD</a>, which keeps improving. It’s easy to export content in various formats.<br />
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You can probably deliver your speech from the mind map. I sometimes do. If that's your plan, consider adding images to help you remember the points. You’ll get better results if you plan out each word you want to say. <br />
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Write</h3>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYyY4cimBh_hWq8gPjrr7VEVgFUUZ_bsiQQXQrpQ5hWCkYIzkhsR4Ss1XmO7tPkaiurgpRHhkNGo-d-iSsiuSay29EV8L3OBx4Z2mYzGFGM3BZrMiKp-jxBaHF6T7MAPC0JmNnfQHIVRI/s1600-h/image%25255B15%25255D.png"><img align="right" alt="iA Writer" border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHcCTBCjDqZCd72pOGXM87PC0VgpOM1m4avHVXigIofCJeHmuf71tWWXpY1yuCmSXqBNV46cKpYQveQrLmTtS5hKAzb-XuHqj1mxQ9-bxv18nnQFEUYieYXHdX8fWzWC1_X5Hj2ZYDhH4/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="iA Writer" width="240" /></a>Next, export your mind map as text into a text editor and prepare your script. The quality comes from the revisions. You want to use words and phrases that are easy to say, easy to hear and easy to understand.<br />
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I use the Apple Bluetooth Keyboard, which is much faster and nicer than using an onscreen keyboard.<br />
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Using the right app makes writing easier, even enjoyable. I use <a href="http://www.iawriter.com/" target="_blank">iA Writer</a>, which I also used to draft this blog post. The font is large and inviting. There are no distractions to interfere with your writing. <br />
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Practice</h3>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0phWD1U8l03ePxVJx-oiAJTOFKYRyGN9F7yY6ipjvUHSY005JOyqdsxEinnHJ-kY7VLiz0LwPDo0TsMri3Fg2sFO-GB_809NsXwBe8zcv3bNFBPXJYVcfDe4kHAp2exj8bnYm2cJ2k7o/s1600-h/image%25255B7%25255D.png"><img align="right" alt="Teleprompt+" border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR-idoEDmxlYqWN-XkOZO7QpTOmAvMpTtJNFPO5jnYimFbcrQplMZtTO8i6dRboJ3KlyMhlTTkgDCuI22eo-gbR9C59ziSkgmVQ-8vMUft4JoQVra5aN0vx3U1PR40w2FExyAwRK2xddk/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Teleprompt+" width="240" /></a>When you're satisfied with your content, you're ready to practice. The timing of a speech is especially important. Recording yourself is too. That's where a teleprompter helps. <br />
If you're prone to speeding up (or slowing down) when you speak, a teleprompter keeps you on track.<br />
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I use <a href="http://www.bombingbrain.com/teleprompt.html" target="_blank">Teleprompt+</a> and make any further edits in this app. <br />
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A teleprompter is an essential app to improve your speaking even if you don’t use it when you deliver your actual speech. <br />
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Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/01/prepare-your-speech-with-mind-map.html" target="_blank">Prepare your speech with a mind map</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/06/learn-to-memorize-with-storytelling.html">Learn to memorize with storytelling</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/04/preamble-weakens-your-speech.html"> A preamble weakens your speech</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/01/preplan-all-your-speeches.html">Preplan all your speeches</a></li>
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<br /><i>Promod Sharma is an actuary who uses his iPad for every speech. You'll find more about him at </i><a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/"><i>promodsharma.com</i></a><i>.</i>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-8529595434250549272012-10-11T13:22:00.002-04:002012-10-11T13:22:35.151-04:00MOST POWERFUL WORDS. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18255869859002208929noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-37099722191337486532012-10-07T17:17:00.000-04:002012-10-07T17:17:10.875-04:00Exercise: Critique This Interview<em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1DpJgEynk6Y2rzNXWqdgtgp7y6Zk4K2tbeyqp-Bc7WK-BPALMpNuo1pgB812WUVof6KlLnayENVwtP91exWHuyEvuMcI8K5pLyE4YNu1b9ogq-Ho6jWUkBHn390beEc9b3n6YfWYFh-E/s1600-h/Promod%252520on%252520Qb%252520%252528Sep%2525202012%252529%2525205%252520-%252520camera%252520500x625%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="Promod on Qb (Sep 2012) 5 - camera 500x625" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiJ28q0_DiOFlyG4atVC1yQvjOT_gXK61CEOsL8m2vQ4h-JikXK9iheHBVCFBr87xRQEmPqLWGoFjFzHrX-mqAD91G2wG_jAC4uHyt4ZOnNIaLE75d5py5P3gbGQXasP9yjtvdp0PeMzo/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Promod on Qb (Sep 2012) 5 - camera 500x625" width="192" /></a>by Promod Sharma, CC</em><br />
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I was interviewed on camera for the second time. This was on Internet TV, which reduces the stress levels.<br />
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The interview was on the Qb money talk show. My previous experience was on Liquid Lunch, which uses the same studio. <br />
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The photo shows a green screen which allows a fake background to be inserted.<br />
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The Studio</h3>
The studio was surprisingly noisy. There was a constant hiss of static. Perhaps that dampens out other sounds? The filming area felt dead acoustically. Voices didn't carry far. While we were chatting at a table, it felt like we were talking from much further apart. <br />
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I couldn't tell what showed on camera, which meant I didn't know where to put my hands. I would have put them on the table but it was a little too high. I was also wired for sound. I didn't want to jar anything by moving around.<br />
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Your Review</h3>
For your critique, watch for several minutes (say in the middle). What did you like? What would you do differently? Next, leave your comments below. You can do the anonymously. <br />
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My Review</h3>
I thought the interview turned out better than it seemed at the time. Practicing impromptu speaking at Toastmasters (e.g., during <a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/07/the-how-and-why-of-table-topics.html" target="_blank">Table Topics</a>) is an effective way to practice. <br />
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I noticed that several sentences end with my pitch rising. That makes a statement sound like a question, which makes the speaker sound uncertain. That's not good if you're meant to be an expert. <br />
I use "so" plus "and so" too often. This lead to run-on sentences. I also stretch out words like "aaannd" and "thennn". Pausing is better than filler. However, I found I had some ... unnecessary ... pauses which were not needed ... for effect. I also used duplicate words.<br />
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I rarely make these mistakes in my Toastmasters club, which is why I'm surprised that I do outside. This is another reason to always record yourself. Besides the official recording, I use an audio app on my Android phone. I had my video camera but didn't set it up. Because of the acoustics, the sound levels would probably have been low.<br />
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The overall experience is another reminder that practice is essential, especially in the real life environment which your club can't quite simulate.<br />
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Enhancements</h3>
I created a podcast from the video and made as many fixes as I could <a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/speak-better-by-looking-at-your-voice.html" target="_blank">using Audacity</a>. The background noise is nearly gone. The volume levels are levelized (sometimes the host was difficult to hear). <br />
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It was easy to delete "aaannd" because a gap usually followed. I could not easily remove "so" or "and so" because there was rarely a following pause. <br />
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I learned lots about my voice by editing the audio. The experience was worthwhile for learning.<br />
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<iframe frameborder="0" height="30" src="http://archive.org/embed/ExploringTheInnerWorldsOfInvestmentsAndInsurance" width="300"></iframe><br />
<a href="http://archive.org/download/ExploringTheInnerWorldsOfInvestmentsAndInsurance/Ri-189-ExploringTheInnerWorldsOfInvestmentsAndInsuranceoct62012.mp3">direct download</a> | <a href="http://archive.org/details/ExploringTheInnerWorldsOfInvestmentsAndInsurance">Internet Archive page</a> | <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/riscario-insider/id424527460">iTunes</a><br />
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Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://blog.riscario.com/2012/03/interviewed-on-liquid-lunch.html" target="_blank">Interviewed on Liquid Lunch</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://blog.riscario.com/2012/10/exploring-inner-worlds-of-investments.html" target="_blank">Interviewed on the Qb money talk show</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/speak-better-by-looking-at-your-voice.html" target="_blank">Speak better by looking at your voice with Audacity</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/07/the-how-and-why-of-table-topics.html" target="_blank">The how and why of Table Topics</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/tips-on-getting-interviewed-by.html" target="_blank">Tips on getting interviewed</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/03/get-feedback-from-right-group.html" target="_blank">Get feedback from the right group</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/05/finding-right-toastmasters-club-for-you.html" target="_blank">Finding the right Toastmasters club for you</a></li>
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<br /><em>Promod Sharma ("pro-MODE") looks forward to more interviews and practicing at Goodyear Toastmasters.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-61045426330047358732012-09-30T16:22:00.000-04:002012-09-30T16:22:22.263-04:00Why A Master Of Ceremonies (MC) Matters<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZNDiFuM5PJB-lpdfNYVHWQ0FzilG6ukRJVIENvFPmpvA6cD2MI7BRAwjD3L3-eyEZZ3RyZe9fZUBnrfPsVQ799-AjeD9sXhMpHyhS-bOqVs-LgBNUxbqas_rjqxZnKYukD0NRIyAkDFQ/s1600-h/man%252520with%252520microphone%252520silhouette%252520500x635%252520SXC%2525201152212_37246753%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="MC" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcP7qN5YCGEWuTLFRtpPZD4oQJ1_JTnNvNqZDSoNz_cc8_66GxZR7j9Rk2x61Q9OG5e5k79WbV1MrdB6xoHucifqEcm95NqEEVMc_P1kVSvnIuzr4DmanZFdj_v9PlTpU5JChP7qdSn10/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="MC" width="189" /></a>by Promod Sharma, CC<br />
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When you're speaking at an event, you feel important, and are. (You may also feel terrified, which is where Toastmasters helps if you join early enough.)<br />
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The Master of Ceremonies (or Moderator or Chair) is also very important. I didn't think this role mattered until I attended TEDxIBYork at the Ontario Science Centre. <a href="http://www.marketingactuary.com/2010/11/comparing-tedxibyork-and-tedxtoronto.html" target="_blank">David Newland</a> was exceptional. He made everything look smooth. <br />
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Since then, I've appreciated how an MC makes a difference. It's easy to find lousy ones. Maybe they aren't comfortable speaking or didn't care enough to prepare. <br />
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Best Practices</h3>
A great MC <br />
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<li><strong>takes responsibility:</strong> this includes preparing and compensating for any problems which may arise </li>
<li><strong>improvises:</strong> reading entirely from a script drains energy </li>
<li><strong>exudes a personality:</strong> this helps in getting the audience ready for the speakers</li>
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Example</h3>
Last week, I gave a presentation on <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/advocisph" target="_blank">Building Trust With LinkedIn</a>. The MC is Chris Paterson (<a href="http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/chris-paterson/0/562/b6a" target="_blank">LinkedIn profile</a>), who I've known for several years. Watch what he does during the introduction and conclusion. You can skip the rest (for now!). <br />
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Introduction</h5>
Chris deviated from the bio I provided in advance. Instead, he told a story and endorsed me. This is valuable for the audience and speaker. <br />
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Conclusion</h5>
After I finished, Chris gave a summary and expanded on what I said. That helps the audience and feels good for the speaker. <br />
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Overall</h3>
Chris gave introductions and summaries for all three speakers. He also moderated the panel discussion which followed. He unified the event and made it bigger than the individual presentations. <br />
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Next time, pay more attention to the MC. You'll learn from the good and not-so-good ones. For practice, volunteer to be Chair at your Toastmasters club. <br />
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Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.marketingactuary.com/2008/04/murphys-laws-vs-six-presentations-in.html" target="_blank">Murphy’s laws vs six presentations in a row</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.marketingactuary.com/2011/05/how-presenters-under-deliver-and-what.html" target="_blank">How presenters under-deliver (and what to do)</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.marketingactuary.com/2011/12/five-presentation-lessons-from-seth.html" target="_blank">Five presentation lessons from Seth Godin</a> </li>
<li>image courtesy of <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1152212" target="_blank">Michal Zacharzewski</a> (Poland)</li>
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<br /><em>You'll find Promod Sharma's presentations like </em><a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/advocisph" target="_blank"><em>Building Trust With LinkedIn</em></a><em> on </em><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/riscario" target="_blank"><em>YouTube</em></a><em>. </em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-40973713451125610612012-09-23T16:19:00.001-04:002012-09-25T11:21:43.589-04:00Squawkfox Talks: The Speaking Secret From Kerry K Taylor<em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGytPqytFZVPIuo5OEJp2yJMYfUkSMUYzegRfd1NavpDzjKrj21THuzMxKv2mIMkoMlCZOCf1JY2Z3jOT9eUICNxenSiJ9CAbslKEBKeGQuJ1Bo6uOOCAP2aEY6qbAr4Xf0jjSLk3S-54/s1600-h/Kerry%252520Taylor%2525202012-09-20%25255B7%25255D.png"><img align="right" alt="Kerry K Taylor ("Squawkfox") on The Morning Show" border="0" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgerhEYJgdu5N2v3Fh_oYIDNbvW3PcGNxs7Ecl-Kiv8FieF6-1wR1htITtWEibr6V3AvfVbpZwi8PktBXtYbu8UBKGTEhN4ZnHdWLo8VhyB-FroB1AvxLpHIOULjHvypVl7t-MQnF7fUGk/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Kerry K Taylor ("Squawkfox") on The Morning Show" width="128" /></a>by Promod Sharma, CC</em><br />
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Squawkfox spoke at this weekend’s sold-out CPFC12, the Canadian Personal Finance Conference (<a href="http://us2.campaign-archive2.com/?u=e4ce5c7479748239728ce8de5&id=da60039761" target="_blank">agenda)</a>. She was excellent. Her simple and clear slides exuded quality. She used lots of original photos. Her delivery was polished. A real pro. Or so I thought. <br />
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Squawk who?</h3>
<a href="http://www.squawkfox.com/">Squawkfox</a> is really Kerry K Taylor, a now-famous blogger from British Columbia. She writes must-read posts like<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.squawkfox.com/2011/06/16/frappuccino-recipe/" target="_blank">Make a Starbucks Frappuccino for 32-cents</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/01/19/6-words-that-make-your-resume-suck/" target="_blank">Six words that make your résumé suck</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.squawkfox.com/2008/05/08/how-to-buy-life-insurance-without-getting-screwed/" target="_blank">How to buy life insurance without getting screwed</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.squawkfox.com/2010/09/09/real-reason-broke/" target="_blank">The real reason you’re broke</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.squawkfox.com/2009/04/13/the-costs-of-a-car-crash/" target="_blank">The costs of a car crash</a></li>
</ul>
The day before, Kerry shared <a href="http://www.globaltoronto.com/Pages/MorningSegment.aspx?id=6442719575" target="_blank">money-saving tips</a> on The Morning Show on Global TV. Take a peek. She’s got solid content and speaks well. A real pro, no?<br />
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Critique</h3>
At the conference, Kerry talked about how she got millions of readers (without SEO trickery). When she started speaking, she used the crutchword “um” several times. This was not distracting because her delivery was engaging. <br />
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Mid-way, she stopped using her clip-on microphone because she heard some feedback. That’s unfortunate because her volume dropped. This wasn’t a problem either because her voice carried well. The audience helped by listening attentively — a sign of keen interest. <br />
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Surprise</h3>
Kerry spoke just after lunch. She later revealed a secret: she felt anxiety all morning and during her talk. This came as a surprise because she didn’t look or act nervous. <br />
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There’s more. <br />
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Kerry is a novice speaker. She’s only presented a couple of times. Here she was delivering an all-new presentation to her largest audience. Attendees included prominent bloggers and journalists. That’s gutsy. <br />
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Secret</h3>
How did Kerry give the best talk of the conference? She cared. She prepared. She practiced. She got videotaped. She made changes. That helped her be all she can be: herself.<br />
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Kerry is another example of how our overpowering worries go unnoticed by the audience. Her hidden fears made her presentation an even greater accomplishment than she may realize. And an inspiration. We can show grace under pressure.<br />
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Links</h3>
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<li><a href="http://www.slideshare.net/squawkfox/how-to-get-millions-of-people-to-read-your-blog">How to get millions of people to read your blog</a> (Kerry's slides) <span style="background-color: yellow;">(new)</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.marketingactuary.com/2009/11/how-to-prepare-promote-and-practice.html" target="_blank">How to prepare, practice and promote a brand-new presentation</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/04/what-goes-wrong-when-presenting-outside.html" target="_blank">What goes wrong when presenting outside your club</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.marketingactuary.com/2008/03/three-permanent-fears-for-presenters.html" target="_blank">Three permanent fears for presenters</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.com/2012/01/control-fear-of-public-speaking.html" target="_blank">Control your fear of public speaking</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.com/2012/01/speech-8-six-basic-fears-according-to.html" target="_blank">The six basic fears</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.com/2012/08/introverts-can-speak-case-of-susan-cain.html" target="_blank">Introverts can speak</a></li>
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<em>Promod became more comfortable as a speaker at</em><em> Goodyear Toastmasters. You’ll find his talks at <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/presentations">www.promodsharma.com/presentations</a>.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-81817365675161730392012-09-16T22:10:00.000-04:002012-09-16T22:10:41.404-04:00Revisit A Toastmasters Club Before Deciding On Joining<i>by Promod Sharma, CC</i><br />
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Each Toastmaster club varies. That's a reason to visit more than one before you decide which is right for you. A club will also vary from week to week. That's a reason to return before deciding.<br />
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<b>The First Time Ever</b><br />
When you visit your first-ever Toastmasters club, you probably don't know what to expect. Maybe you think members just do speeches or that there's a classroom structure with an instructor and assignments. You may see a segment that you like/dislike. For example, debates sometimes takes place. You might find them enjoyable or pointless. Ditto for Table Topics. <br />
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You may also be surprised at how structured the meetings are. You may think that members perform the same role each time. <br />
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<b>The Next Time</b><br />
The next time you visit, your experience will differ. <br />
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You'll now understand the basic sequence of the meeting: introductions, Table Topics, business session, debate/lesson/viewpoint, break, speeches with evaluations, evaluation of the overall meeting and wrap=up with visitor comments. <br />
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The meeting itself will differ because members have changing roles. The Chair selects the theme and sets the tone. If the theme is terrorism because the meeting is on 9/11, expect a different experience than with a lighter, nostalgic theme like Fall or Back To School. <br />
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Maybe Table Topics was easy last time and is tougher this time. Different members attend, depending on their schedules. That also affects the experience. You wouldn't know if you didn't return.<br />
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<b>Same Or Different</b><br />
Your time is limited. Do you get more benefit from visiting more clubs or getting more familiar with one? I planned to visit several clubs but really liked Goodyear Toastmasters and didn't try any other clubs. <br />
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<b>Come On Back Y'all</b><br />
Do come back to a club before you decide on joining. Since there's no charge, you can return as often as you like. That's fair.<br />
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<i>Promod Sharma visited Goodyear Toastmasters several times but no other clubs. Since we're all in marketing, he publishes a free monthly newsletter called <a href="http://marketingreflections.com/">Marketing Reflections</a>.</i><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-40096456635389031912012-09-09T17:00:00.000-04:002012-09-10T00:36:29.990-04:00Getting Rejected As A Speaker By A Conference Like TEDxToronto<em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ2pRh8QbuUowg-mySOjFZtmPwPi6I5y6WVn_7vSqliVbxbj5CnxBsqiIRYxCYjvzU12h7j3XQuGxg0jk2jAVsYgn0B9GQ9Rri-8B4ROFfzglMwvJEbPpeloSiR3nVRtp45bM3MJycd90/s1600-h/crumpled%252520paper%252520500x525%252520sxc%252520455245_12040569%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img align="right" alt="try again" border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCoj2BOpdhYkJQCSAPvbpjhkaOz7fcB7x429WKdzEKSLefBH2ziYwuRDG1Mk1psRrCHR-p44BYzQe2wVh9jOHCYoL1pHtUqdghp3w2S9520_e8rcNT3Uu5AgHgxs01tKs5MtHFRnn-21Q/?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: inline; float: right; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="try again" width="229" /></a>by Promod Sharma, CC</em><br />
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Toastmasters builds your skills, which in turn builds confidence. This year, I took a leap and applied to speak at <a href="http://www.tedxtoronto.com/" target="_blank">TEDxToronto</a> about trust.<br />
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I got (politely) rejected but don’t feel like a failure. I’ve applied to <a href="http://www.tedxtoronto.com/conference/apply/" target="_blank">attend the live event</a> (though I’ve been rejected every year except one).<br />
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Rejection isn’t ideal but is part of your journey as a speaker.<br />
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Humility</h3>
In Toastmasters, you learn humility if you have the courage to take risks. By going beyond your current skills, you will fail ... and grow. <br />
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If you <a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/05/finding-right-toastmasters-club-for-you.html" target="_blank">find the right club</a>, you're experimenting in a safe environment where members are trained to give feedback. <br />
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I'm amazed when speakers — beginners to experienced — refuse to get recorded. The equipment is cheap. At Goodyear Toastmasters, <a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/05/getting-video-recording-of-your-speech.html" target="_blank">the process is free</a> and no one else sees the footage. If you can't stand to watch yourself, you've got a problem. If you don't bother making changes, you're limiting your growth.<br />
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Greater humility comes from posting your <em>I-could-do-better</em> video online. Even if very few people watch, your courage grows. You have an even stronger incentive to improve when there's online proof of your past skills. <br />
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Good Enough?</h3>
How good a speaker are you? That's difficult to say but as you speak, you get better. Start by focusing on your club. Volunteer for different roles for extra practice. <br />
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As you improve, volunteer to talk to different groups. Your ideal audience depends on your topic and level of skill. In the beginning, you might need to change your topic to suit different organizers. Later, you’ll get known for your niche.<br />
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As you continue speaking, you establish yourself and start getting invited to speak. That's your goal. For faster results, reduce the risk to organizers by posting your past speeches (or at least excerpts). <br />
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Choose Yourself</h3>
Organizers will reject you but no one can stop you from speaking. You can record yourself and post video on YouTube. Maybe that will help you get selected next time.<br />
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Links</h3>
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<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/01/control-fear-of-public-speaking.html" target="_blank">Control the fear of public speaking</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/introverts-can-speak-case-of-susan-cain.html" target="_blank">Introverts can speak: The case of Susan Cain</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/08/tips-on-getting-interviewed-by.html" target="_blank">Tips on getting interviewed by a journalist</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/06/learn-to-memorize-with-storytelling.html" target="_blank">How to memorize with storytelling</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/05/do-you-stay-up-late-night-before-your.html" target="_blank">Do you stay up late the night before a presentation?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/05/finding-right-toastmasters-club-for-you.html" target="_blank">Finding the right Toastmasters club for you</a></li>
<li>image courtesy of <a href="http://www.sxc.hu/photo/455245" target="_blank">jarpur</a> (Australia)</li>
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<em>Promod Sharma <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/presentations" target="_blank">posts presentations with additional resources</a> like slides and other links. His local audiences include the <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/aic-201101" target="_blank">Association of Independent Consultants</a>, the <a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/02/speaking-as-panelist.html" target="_blank">Canadian Association of Management Consultants</a>, the <a href="http://www.experiongroup.ca/" target="_blank">Experion Group</a>, <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/freelancecamp" target="_blank">Freelancecamp Toronto</a>, <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/goodworks" target="_blank">GoodWorks</a>, <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/podcampto" target="_blank">Podcamp Toronto</a>, a <a href="http://gytm.blogspot.ca/2012/01/turbocharge-your-club-with-social-media.html" target="_blank">Toastmasters International conference</a><em> </em>and the <a href="http://www.promodsharma.com/word11" target="_blank">Word11 blogging festival</a>. He’s open to opportunities to speak about trust and other topics.</em>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595209149384600587.post-54816416802496041412012-08-31T09:08:00.003-04:002012-08-31T09:08:48.531-04:00I Love My Club - Contest Promo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey Goodyear Toastmasters!<br />
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This is a message from your 2012 club president, straight from me to you!<br />
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District 60 has announced a contest called <i>I Love My Club </i>calling all Toastmaster clubs to come up with a short 2 minute video on why they love their club. What will the winning club get?<br />
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<li>Video will be posted on the District 60 site (free marketing!)</li>
<li>$100 Toastmaster Buck Certificates (improve club equipment!)</li>
<li>Movie Speak</li>
<li>Free Club Banner</li>
<li>Bragging rights as the #1 Club!</li>
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This is a call to action for <b>Goodyear Toastmasters</b> to create a video on September 13th which shows why we truly love our club more than all the other clubs in District 60! And if there's one thing I know about Goodyear Toastmasters, is that our members truly do love our club. Even if you are uncomfortable being on camera, there will be other ways you can get involved and help out so there is truly is no reason to not be here!</div>
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So come one - come all! Take part in the creation of our <i>I Love My Club </i>contest video on September 13 at Goodyear Toastmasters in Etobicoke!</div>
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I'll be there, will you?</div>
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