by robf | Dec 29, 2018 | Inside Gilbert Toastmasters: Structure and Roles
Providing feedback to speakers at Toastmasters is an honor. It is also a gift to both you and the speaker. Thinking otherwise is counter productive and will lead you to half-heartedly presenting your feedback. A common misconception is that you have nothing of value...
by robf | Dec 29, 2018 | Public Speaking Tips and Techniques
When you are scheduled to speak, there are several things you can do to help the Toastmaster, VP of Education, and yourself. Plus, the sooner you can provide this information, the better it supports the quality of the meeting and your presentation. Before Wednesday...
by robf | Dec 29, 2018 | Public Speaking Tips and Techniques
As Table Topics Master this week, here is some guidance to help you be successful while facilitating member improvement in impromptu speaking. — Prepare 10 – 12 open-ended questions for members and/or guests who there with no assigned roles. Prepare...
by robf | Dec 29, 2018 | Inside Gilbert Toastmasters: Structure and Roles
As General Evaluator (GE) this week, the following guidance is being offered: – Pre-Meeting Effort: The GE begins their efforts long before the meeting by contacting the evaluators, timer, word master, ah counter, timer, grammarian, word of wisdom, and...
by robf | Dec 29, 2018 | Public Speaking Tips and Techniques
You are Toastmaster this week, so you are in charge of the first two thirds of the meeting. To be most effective, at Gilbert Toastmasters, the Toastmaster is responsible for several before, and during meeting activities. Before Meeting Contact the speakers and Table...
