Public Speaking video

Public Speaking

I've never sent a clip of a speaker before, because most just aren't that good. We'll Guy Kawasaki is that good. He's a great example for all caliber speakers.

Guy's presentation is just a piece down this page...

http://tinyurl.com/jyc5x

Here are some presentation points from his talk from a technique sense...

1. Confidence. He knows exactly who he is and what he does.

2. Clear. No sidebars or loss of thought.

3. Content. Usable info.

4. Contrarian. He says stuff that is not said openly, but most people think.

5. Common sense. It's not "deep thinking" but obvious. Too many speakers try to be profound.

6. Concise. You don't get the feeling that he's fishing, instead he's hauling you in.

7. Connecting. His use of humor and illustrations is near perfect.

8. Conversational. Guy doesn't have the "fake" sound that many "professional" speakers have.

9. Computer. No telling how many times he's given that speech, but he still has his notes on his computer right in front of him.

Those 9 elements can be used by anyone to become a better speaker.

Have a GREAT day!

Paul Evans

Become a Great Public Speaker

Minutes of the Meeting of Sheridan Park Toastmasters -July 5 2006

The meeting was chaired by the new member Vivian Li with the theme “FIFA World Cup 2006 Final”. Sgt. At . Arm Rudy Dacorte called meeting to order at 7:15 with 14 participants.

General toast was kindly offered by president Clive Milton and Joke of the day was delivered by Simona Cheoreanu CTM.

Rajinder Mann hosted TT section with different pictures for the participants to describe and figure out the theme of the picture. Clive Milton CTM won BTT award.

During the business meeting session, Eileen He, CTM VP- Education read the minutes of the last meeting. Minutes were adopted as read.

Clement Chan, a fairly new member- first time toastmaster, introduced 3 speakers and their speeches in proper order and with well –thought presentation.

Rudy Dacorte presented his CTM #5 speech “ Art of Persuasion” .
Bill Gillies kept his promise to continually deliver the speech at each meeting till the time he could complete his CTM 10　speech. The speech of the evening was CTM #8 “ Snap Happy”. Through the speech, he showed the fellows some excellent action dancing photos he snapped for his daughters.
Clive Milton presented his ATM Bronze #7 speech. The whole issue was nothing related to the objective as he announced before starting the speech. However, his vivid story-telling skill in the story ‘ Anticlea & the Lion” won him the best speaker for the evening.

Our 3 CTM: Krishnamurthy, Simona and Eileen evaluated 3 speakers respectively. Krish won Best EV.

Bob Skakie was a sharp Timer. Eileen gave the quiz regarding many detail information in the speeches

Di Wang CTM & CL evaluated the meeting with good insights, suggestions and congratulated Vivian for her first well chaired conduct.

Vivian honored Simona as spark of the meeting for her courage to cheer the participants with the joke and good example to other lady members who have concerns to present the joke.

What an excellent and fun meeting with everyone speaking and contributing! Well done. The meeting was closed at 9:20pm.

Members attending: Clive, Simona, Agota, Eileen, Kai, Rudy, Vivian, Krish, Rajinder, Clement , Bill, Bob, Di and guest Susan.