𝙍𝙀𝙈 𝙏𝙀𝙉𝙀, 𝙑𝙀𝙍𝘽𝘼 𝙎𝙀𝙌𝙐𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍
📜 𝙍𝙀𝙈 𝙏𝙀𝙉𝙀, 𝙑𝙀𝙍𝘽𝘼 𝙎𝙀𝙌𝙐𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙍 📜 “Grasp hold of your subject, the words will follow.” – Cato the Elder There is often a temptation, when preparing to speak, to focus on the words. We spend hours crafting sentences, rehearsing phrasing, tweaking the script. All in pursuit of saying it just right. And yet, Cato the Elder—speaking […]
Six benefits of humour in a speech
Humour is powerful. When used well in a speech or presentation, it can have a profound impact on the audience. This, in turn, can help get your message across. The infographic below sets out six benefits of humour. For a detailed analysis of the benefits of humour and 10 tips for using it well, please […]
The Mark of a Champion
The past several weeks found me very busy preparing for the Toastmasters District 59 International Speech Contest. The final was held in Poznań, Poland and I was one of the eleven finalists. It was a terrific event with great educational sessions, exciting contests and terrific people. It is wonderful to come together with 300+ individuals […]
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