About SpeechCraft

Speechcraft in Brief

What is it?

A short, seminar-style program that teaches basic Toastmasters skills: speaking and evaluating

Why do it?

Get a chance to see what Toastmasters is all about
Enjoy the camaraderie of a Toastmasters group
Gain confidence and training in their communication skills

How it works:

Do sessions in nine weeks
1 hour per session

Speechcraft in Depth

Topics covered:

Speech Organization
Impromptu Speaking
Introducing a Speaker
Lectern/Podium Protocol
Use of Gestures
Topic Selection
Audience Analysis
How to title your speech
Effective evaluations
How to use visual aids
How to handle handouts
How to Give and Accept Awards
Finding your Personal Speaking Style

Activities:

You will complete the following presentations:

Ice Breaker
Be in Earnest
Show What You Mean (a speech using body language and gestures)

You will participate in the following activities:

Introduce a Speaker
Evaluate a Speaker
Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics)

Benefits:

Increasing confidence
Speaking with greater ease
Allowing you to make a more natural delivery
Listening more closely to others
Evaluating others tactfully
Accepting evaluations and using them to your own benefit
Organizing your thoughts and presenting them in a clear and concise manner
Increasing your ability to “Think on your feet”

The most dramatic benefit to the individual who completes Speechcraft is a boost in one’s confidence level. A person who gains self-confidence in speaking before an audience will radiate confidence in other situations. Communications with an employer, associate, subordinate, or customer will become significantly more effective. Everyone gains when the self-esteem and self-confidence of individuals in the organization are enhanced.

Costs:

The cost for SpeechCraft is $50. This includes professionally prepared educational materials and six-month membership to Wednesday Orators club.

Our Ultimate Goal is to build and improve personal effectiveness through development of communication and leadership skills.