PUBLIC/IMPROMPTU SPEAKING WORKSHOP - Self Development

Guaranteed Edutainment for an hour - Prepared speeches, Table Topics, Evaluation

About Toastmasters:
Toastmasters International is a not-for-profit educational organization whose mission is to help people develop their communication skills. There are no instructors or professors and there are no tests or grading. A Toastmasters Club consists of 10 to 20 people who meet weekly throughout the year. Typically, the agenda of the club meeting has 3 major sections:

1. Prepared Speeches
   The club member comes prepared to deliver his speech. This is a project speech & is towards certification.
   The best speaker is chosen by the audience. 2. Speech Evaluation
   An evaluator is assigned to each speaker & a 2 - 3 minute evaluation on what went well & areas of improvement is shared in a constructive manner.
2. Table Topics
   This is an extempore speaking round. The table topic master will come prepared with 5-6 topics. Volunteers from the audience will come up & speak on the topic for 2-3 minutes.

Every meeting has the above sessions, as well as role players such as Grammarian, Timer, Ah-counter & General Evaluator. The members take turns to perform each of these roles which helps them enhance Leadership skills.
As a result of joining Toastmasters and actively taking part, you will: Learn to communicate more effectively.
Become a better listener.
Improve your presentation skills.
Increase your leadership potential.
Become more successful in your career.
Build your ability to motivate and persuade
Reach your professional and personal goals.
Increase your self confidence.