Now that you have the subject for your next speech, it is time to put it together. Write out your speech in full then read through it to see what is really not necessary to include and refine it so that it has a beginning that will hook in the audience, a body that has… Continue reading HOW TO! – Prepare and Practise
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Preparation, Polish and Potential – 17th October
Good to see everyone at Monday’s Club meeting, and for those who couldn’t make it and sent apologies, here’s what you missed. One of the joys of Toastmasters is seeing how much members progress in their confidence and speaking skills when they commit to practising and participating. As Toastmaster for the evening, and first time… Continue reading Preparation, Polish and Potential – 17th October
Inspiration, education and humour – 3rd October
What a buzzing evening we had on Monday evening. Lots of inspiration, education and humour, all expertly orchestrated by Toastmaster for the evening, Ian Upton, with Tom as Time-keeper, Sheena as Videographer, Gillian and Costa as Ballot Counters, and Elizabeth delivering a very useful “helpful hints” Warm-Up session. It was great to welcome back Charlie… Continue reading Inspiration, education and humour – 3rd October
Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest 2016
Many thanks to the big cast of players who helped make last night’s Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contests run so smoothly – our Contest Chairs, Adam and Patrick, Chief Judge Amanda and her team of judges from ESC and Surbiton Speakers, time-keepers Tom and Quwanie, ushers Sheena and Lloyd, Sonia for leading the impromptu… Continue reading Humorous Speech and Table Topics Contest 2016
Club Meeting – 5th September
Good to see many of you at Monday’s Club meeting after the long summer break. Here’s a quick recap of the evening and announcements to keep everyone informed. It was great to welcome back Dave Villa-Clarke to ESC after his year’s study leave. Dave took the helm as Toastmaster for the evening, and with his… Continue reading Club Meeting – 5th September
Confidence Workshop – 1st August
It was good to see many of you at last night’s workshop and masterclass with Richard Stacey. We were joined by over a dozen guests, including some from Surbiton and other clubs. The room was buzzing as we tried out the tips and techniques for grounding and centring, and learning to align the external markers… Continue reading Confidence Workshop – 1st August
July 4th Club Meeting
What a meeting we had on 4th July. Our first meeting for the club this Toastmasters year and what an eventful one. From the beginning of the evening to the end, there was an air of expectation in the air, as the Toastmasters year started on a very upbeat note. When I turned up to… Continue reading July 4th Club Meeting
World Champion of Public Speaking Workshop
On 11 May ESC hosted the current World Champion Speaker, Mohammed Qahtani for his workshop on two aspects of public speaking. These were; Preparing an Award Winning Speech and Qualities of a Good Leader. President of ESC Ian Upton introduced the evening to over 100 people. Mohammed is very involved with Toastmasters and personal development,… Continue reading World Champion of Public Speaking Workshop