Public Speaking Made Fun – Toastmasters District 52
Public Speaking is one of the greatest fears many people have. And rightfully so! Often, would-be speakers imagine all manner of disasters befalling them should they speak their mind aloud. (Besides, who else needs to know if you had too … (Read More)
Have you ever seen a mic pack on the back waistband of a television news reporter? If so, then you know it’s a rectangular box about four inches long, three inches wide, and one inch thick. A thin cable … (Read More)
Consciously or Sub-Consciously we judge and categorize every person we encounter based in great part on the clothes they are wearing.
This process of observation – in reverse – is how I Costume characters in a script. I think of … (Read More)
Don Ensch has been a Toastmaster for over 50 years. For 30 of those years, he served as “The Voice of Toastmasters” at the annual Toastmasters International conventions. In this “Our Ventura” TV interview (produced by George Alger), Don recounts … (Read More)
“Renaissance” is French for “rebirth” and going back to Latin means, “to be born again.”
In history, the Renaissance was a period of intellectual transformation, generally viewed as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Modern era.
Beginning in … (Read More)
Can you dream?
Can you talk to others about your dreams?
Can you tell a group about your dreams, or better yet, inspire a group to pursue theirs?
Yikes! Not me!! No way mama! Put me in front of more … (Read More)
I encourage all Toastmasters to enter a Speech Contest. Winning is great, of course, but the real thrill comes from knowing that you overcame the nerves, and just went for it.
The competition may be formidable, but never fear, learn … (Read More)
by Leslie Anderson Ford
Have you searched for fun without guilt? That’s a silly question. Of course you have! But have you gone to extremes to find it?
I can say with confidence that an ice cream and cheesecake diet;, … (Read More)
Extra, Extra – Read All About It…Paris Hilton Enters Speech Contest!
In an to effort to repair her tarnished reputation and speak on her own behalf, heiress Paris Hilton has joined a local Toastmasters club!
She was seen recently as … (Read More)