The ten projects from the Competent Communication, in a nutshell.
1 The Ice Breaker (4 - 6 minutes)
Begin speaking before an audience, with the subject you know best: yourself. Wave the experiences in a story. Tell it as you would to a friend.
Discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention
2 - Organise Your Speech (5 - 7 minutes)
Create a strong opening and conclusion.
Use appropriate transitions when moving from one idea to another
Select an outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech.
3 Get To The Point (5 - 7 minutes)
Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes
Ensure the beginning, body and conclusion reinforce it. Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness you may feel. Strive not to use notes
4 How To Say It (5 - 7 minutes)
Select the right words and sentence structure to communicate your ideas clearly, accurately and vividly, use correct grammar. Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words.
Use rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasize ideas (rule of 3, repetitions…)
5 Your Body Speaks (5 - 7 minutes)
Use stance, movement, gestures, facial expressions and eye contact to express your message and achieve your speech’s purpose
Make your body language smooth and natural
6 Vocal Variety (5 - 7 minutes)
Use voice volume, pitch, rate and quality to reflect and add meaning and interest to your message. Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally
Use pauses to enhance your message
7 Research Your Topic ( 5 - 7 minutes)
Collect information about your topic from numerous sources
Carefully support your points and opinions with specific facts, examples and stories gathered through research. Do not overwhelm the audience with too many facts.
8 Get Comfortable with Visual Aids (5 - 7 minutes)
Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message and the audience
Use visual aids correctly with ease and confidence
9 Persuade With Power (5 - 7 minutes)
Persuade listeners to adopt your viewpoint or ideas or to take some action
Appeal to the audience’s interests. Use logic and emotion to support your position
Avoid using notes
10 Inspire Your Audience (8 - 10 minutes)
Inspire the audience by appealing to noble motives and challenging the audience to achieve a higher level of beliefs or achievement. Appeal to the audience’s needs and emotions using stories, anecdotes and quotes to add drama. Avoid using notes
We learn by reading, studying each project, creating a speech with the subject of your choice, practicing it, delivering it in the club, then having a constructive feedback from another toastmaster. Happy to feel that each time you become a bit better then the last.
You are now CC!
Now what? You receive free the first two new Advanced Manuals you choose between more then 12, and continue your journey.
