Reading
Materials
These reading materials are published by Toastmasters International to help you master the art of communication and leadership. If you wish to read the monthly publication of Toastmaster Magazine please click here. In addition to these reading materials, the Blog contains articles written by club members with their own experience in Toastmasters.
Let Your Stories Talk
by Craig Valentine
If I put a trophy on top of a table, what do you think I want you to focus on, the trophy or the table? It’s the trophy. Why is the table there? It’s there to set up the trophy.
Humor in the Ordinary
by Greg Glasgow
Identifying comedy in everyday life can alleviate stress, improve your mood, and enhance your speeches.
Overcoming Embarrassing Moments Onstage
by Caren S. Neile, Ph.D.
Have you ever experienced an onstage mishap? In this entertaining Toastmasters Podcast episode, Caren S. Neile shares her personal “oops” moments and gives tips on how to overcome an unwelcome surprise.
10 Ways to be a Better Speechwriter
by Elizabeth Danziger
Have you ever read a report at work or listened to a club speech, and at the end, had no idea what the writer or speaker was saying? We all have. When communicators do not know how to express themselves clearly and succinctly, everyone suffers.
So There I Was …
by John Cadley
As someone eager to excel at public speaking, you have no doubt been told to “grab” the audience’s attention right from the start. This is true, although “grab” seems a bit harsh. It makes you sound like a thief: This is a speech! Give me your attention and nobody gets hurt!
Take Your Story From Forgettable to Memorable
by Jillian Mitchell
Humans have a vast and rich relationship with storytelling—from cave paintings, written words, and oral traditions to PowerPoint presentations and TED Talks. And though the medium continues to evolve, the want for storytelling is inherently the same—intrinsically human.
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