Competent communicator

Aby zdobyć pierwsze wyróżnienie w Toastmasterach, Competent Communicator, należy wygłosić 10 mów z podręcznika. Ich cele są następujące:

1. The Icebreaker (4-6 minutes)

• To begin speaking before an audience
• To discover speaking skills you already have and skills that need some attention

2. Organize your speech (5-7 minutes)

• To select an appropriate outline which allows listeners to easily follow and understand your speech
• Make your message clear, with supporting material directly contributing to that message
• Use appropriate transitions when moving from one idea to another
• Create a strong opening and conclusion

3. Get to the point (5-7minutes)

• Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes
• Organise the speech in a manner that best achieves those purposes
• 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 rhetorical devices to enhance and emphasise ideas
• Eliminate jargon and unnecessary words and use correct grammar

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 pauses to enhance your message
• Use vocal variety smoothly and naturally

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 illustrates gathered through research

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 to take some action
• Appeal to the audience’s interest
• Use logic and emotion to support your position
• Avoid using notes

10. Inspire Your Audience (8 to 10 minutes)

• To 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