Anybody here have any experience with Toastmasters? I've seriously been considering giving it a try to improve my public speaking skills.
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My experience (been a while) is that you meet once a week, they're very "time conscious" (so things don't drag on forever) and you learn by example while others are practicing their speeches, essays, short stories, or whatever... they make it fun -- there's an "ah counter" - a person who will count the number of times you say "uh... ah... um...." during your speech, and others will critique on your delivery...
You can be an observer at first, or observe and serve as time keeper, "ah counter", judge, or some other role, eventually coming to the point where you make your first speech or talk. It's a very supportive atmosphere, and, did I mention it's fun?The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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I've done it a couple of times. Well worth it."It's evolution; every time you invent something fool-proof, the world invents a better fool."
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I'd like to try myself - anyone got a link that helps find a group?"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
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Originally posted by Teallaura View PostI'd like to try myself - anyone got a link that helps find a group?The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Thanks!"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
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My uncle's been an active member for years.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostMy experience (been a while) is that you meet once a week, they're very "time conscious" (so things don't drag on forever) and you learn by example while others are practicing their speeches, essays, short stories, or whatever... they make it fun -- there's an "ah counter" - a person who will count the number of times you say "uh... ah... um...." during your speech, and others will critique on your delivery...
You can be an observer at first, or observe and serve as time keeper, "ah counter", judge, or some other role, eventually coming to the point where you make your first speech or talk. It's a very supportive atmosphere, and, did I mention it's fun?Micah 6:8 He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
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Originally posted by Jedidiah View PostBut did you enjoy it?The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Well, if the SCA meeting isn't this week then I get to attend my first Toastmaster's meeting Tuesday."He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
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Originally posted by Teallaura View PostWell, if the SCA meeting isn't this week then I get to attend my first Toastmaster's meeting Tuesday."It's evolution; every time you invent something fool-proof, the world invents a better fool."
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"Preach the gospel, and if necessary use words." - Most likely St.Francis
I find that evolution is the best proof of God.
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That I can do. Thanks!"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose." - Jim Elliot
"Forgiveness is the way of love." Gary Chapman
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Let us know how it goes!"I am not angered that the Moral Majority boys campaign against abortion. I am angry when the same men who say, "Save OUR children" bellow "Build more and bigger bombers." That's right! Blast the children in other nations into eternity, or limbless misery as they lay crippled from "OUR" bombers! This does not jell." - Leonard Ravenhill
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Originally posted by KingsGambit View PostLet us know how it goes!
(I wonder when I can do amens again...)"It's evolution; every time you invent something fool-proof, the world invents a better fool."
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I find that evolution is the best proof of God.
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