“You can learn to speak in public; you can overcome the fear of public speaking.
Your attitude will determine your level of success, not just in public speaking, but in life.

Find out how your attitude is formed, begin to understand what makes you respond to events and circumstances and then make the decision to change and grow.”

Youtube Video: Learn To Speak: Public Speaking Training, Attitude Is Everything

If you want to overcome stage fright and learn to speak with confidence, join a toastmasters club.
You are welcome to visit our Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club if you are living in Singapore.

Coming Meeting Date:
22 May 2012 (Tue evening)
Time: 7:15 pm - 10 pm
Venue: Kampong Ubi Community Centre, Level 3 Conference Room
10 Jalan Ubi Singapore 409075
Click here to see the Location Map.

Yetti
Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club
(Formerly Known As Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club)
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

If you are or were a toastmaster, I think your answer to the above question is YES.
If you don’t know what toastmasters are. Check out the below article “Can Toastmasters Help You Be a Better Public Speaker” written by George Torok for more information.

If you want to overcome stage fright and learn to speak with confidence, join a toastmasters club.
You are welcome to visit our Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club if you are living in Singapore.

Coming Meeting Date:
22 May 2012 (Tue evening)
Time: 7:15 pm - 10 pm
Venue: Kampong Ubi Community Centre, Level 3 Conference Room
10 Jalan Ubi Singapore 409075
Click here to see the Location Map.

Yetti
Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club
(Formerly Known As Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club)
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Public Speaking Singapore
Public Speaking in Singapore Blog

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Can Toastmasters Help You Be a Better Public Speaker?
By George Torok

The short answer is yes.

Toastmasters can help you improve your presentation skills. Toastmasters has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world improve their presentation, public speaking, and communication skills.

My Experience with Toastmasters

I joined Toastmasters to improve my presentation skills. I was a member for seven years. During that time I actively participated in meetings, on the executive, in public speaking contests and in the promotion of membership. I contributed articles, letters and tips regularly to Toastmaster Magazine. I presented at officer training programs, regional conferences and at two international conferences.

Membership in Toastmasters was a series of positive experiences for me. If you want to get the most from any organization or experience contribute and participate. This article is my opinion of my experience as a member of Toastmasters. As a professional speaker and presentation skills trainer I am often asked about Toastmasters.

What is Toastmasters?

Toastmasters is a nonprofit association primarily focused on improving the presentation skills of its members. Through participation in the administration of the volunteer structure Toastmasters also offers leadership development. Anyone can join. Pay your membership fees and you are a member. Volunteer to lead and you can be a club, area or regional officer. Naturally you will be expected to invest time, effort and commitment.

How does Toastmasters work?

The grassroots of this organization are the Toastmasters clubs. The number of members in a club can vary from 10 to 30. My club had approximately 25 members and attendance at weekly meetings varied between 8 and 20. A bonus is that after you join a club you can attend any other club meetings at no extra cost. I recommend that you visit other clubs to experience different perspectives.

What does it cost?

Membership cost is the sum of international membership plus the club costs. When I was a member the total annual fee was a few hundred dollars. Club costs are based on the cost of the meeting room. So if the meeting room is free, that portion could be zero. Many clubs get the use of company meeting rooms for free. In either case it’s an incredibly inexpensive deal.

What is the Toastmasters formula?

Simple, practical repeatable systems. Each new member receives a study guide with 10 speeches that the new Toastmaster can work through. The idea is to focus their growth on specific presentation techniques and to encourage them to participate regularly at club meetings. That’s the real key - attend and participate.

Toastmasters follows a system for improving your public speaking skills. You learn the fundamentals, are encouraged to practice, receive peer feedback and are warmly welcomed at every meeting.

The Key Benefits to Joining Toastmasters?

It’s inexpensive. They have a proven record of success. You are offered a system of effective public speaking techniques. You will receive enthusiastic support from your club members. You will make new friends.

George Torok is a former Toastmaster and the Speech Coach for Executives. He helps business leaders deliver million dollar presentations. Claim your free copy of Power Presentation Tips at http://www.Torok.com To Arrange private presentation coaching visit http://www.SpeechCoachforExecutives.com For media interviews call 905-335-1997

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“When someone asks you to deliver a speech, what’s your initial reaction? If you are like most other people, it’s sheer terror! But this is quite unfortunate. For with a little bit of training and motivation, anyone can become a good public speaker.”  Check out the below article ” Public Speaking Tips - How to Be a Good Public Speaker ”.

If you want to overcome stage fright and learn to speak with confidence, join a toastmasters club.
You are welcome to visit our Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club if you are living in Singapore.

Coming Meeting Date:
22 May 2012 (Tue evening)
Time: 7:15 pm - 10 pm
Venue: Kampong Ubi Community Centre, Level 3 Conference Room
10 Jalan Ubi Singapore 409075
Click here to see the Location Map.

Yetti
Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club
(Formerly Known As Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club)
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Public Speaking Singapore
Public Speaking in Singapore Blog
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Public Speaking Tips - How to Be a Good Public Speaker
By Kajol Shafiq

When someone asks you to deliver a speech, what’s your initial reaction? If you are like most other people, it’s sheer terror! But this is quite unfortunate. For public speaking does not necessarily involve talking to a large audience. There are millions of people all over the world who don’t aspire greatness in the podium. Instead, as office managers, or team leaders, they are required to talk to a small group of people. But even that small task can send shivers down the spine of most group leaders. But the good thing is that anyone, with a little bit of training and motivation, can become a good public speaker. Truly, if you want to succeed as an effective public speaker, you will have to learn and adopt certain public -speaking strategies. Here are a few public speaking tips to make you shine in the podium.

1) Pick the right subject.You must choose a topic you are familiar with and which you have strong feelings. It is really disastrous to talk on something which is not your domain and you are very likely to make an ass of yourself if you do that. However, if you tread on known grounds, you will feel comfortable and confident to talk about your subject.

2) Organize your points thoughtfully and logically. Your talk must have a beginning–a brief introduction on what you are going to say; a middle where you elaborate on your topic; and an ending that summarizes on what you have just said.

3) Rehearse your speech in private. After you have planned your presentation, it is time to practise delivering it. Better if you do it alone. Remember, you are not initiating a discussion here. You will have to talk alone and logically present what you would like to say. Hence, you would do well to practise in front of the mirror like a seasoned actor. Be positive and try to “see” and “hear” the positive feedback you are going to get when you have them under your sway.

4) Don’t resort to elaborate notes. No pre-written speech can sound spontaneous. You are doomed if you do that. At best, you can make short notes, consisting of only a few words,which will guide you towards your destination.

5) Be friendly with your audience. Don’t be formal and stuffy. Begin your talk maintaining a simple conversational style. make use of humor as much as you can, but only at the right places. And please avoid stale and outworn jokes, which will merely increase boredom.

6) Bring your speech to a climactic end. Your ending words must be carefully crafted so that they continue to ring in the ears of your listeners even after you have ended.Urge them, exhort them to a course of action, and leave them wanting more.In other words, end with a bang.

The age-old proverb “Practice makes perfect” is applicable to public speaking as well. Indeed, the more you practise, the better you become. Hence, whenever, you get an opportunity to speak, don’t shy away. You will gradually develop your self-confidence and oratorial skills if you put your mind on the spot.Surely, if you follow my public speaking tips sincerely, you will definitely become a good public speaker.

If you are really bent upon mastering the art of public speaking,please visit http://hubpages.com/hub/public-speaking-tips-overcoming-public-speaking-anxiety. It will help you realize your dream.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Kajol_Shafiq
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Wonder what to with your hands when you’re giving a presentation?

Steve Bavister, who is a trainer with communication skills company Speak First. Steve demonstrates the best (and worst!) options for holding your hands and gesturing, so that you look confident and professional and get your message across clearly.

Youtube Video: What to do with your hands when you’re presenting!

If you want to overcome stage fright and learn to speak with confidence, join a toastmasters club.

You are welcome to visit our Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club if you are living in Singapore.

Yetti
Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club
(Formerly Known As Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club)
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Public Speaking Singapore
Public Speaking in Singapore Blog

Do you want to be a better public speaker this year?
Follow the 10 step plan to build presentation self-confidence and reduce anxiety when speaking in public.

If you want to overcome stage fright and learn to speak with confidence, join a toastmasters club.
You are welcome to visit our Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club (KSTMC) if you are living in Singapore.

Yetti
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

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New Year’s Resolution - 10 Steps to Prepare Better Presentations
By Andrew Ivey

New Year. New Year’s resolution. Like most things that are worthwhile it’s true that when we invest solid preparation in an important presentation we achieve a better result. I have never doubted it — but some times I have definitely been better prepared than on other occasions. So, in common with most people I have decided on a New Year’s resolution this January — be better prepared for my business presentations.

But this time, since my previous New Year’s resolutions rarely lasted much beyond February, I have noted down the key elements of better preparation. This simple check list should ensure that I am both better prepared for my presentations and less apprehensive about the output. It is equally true that sound preparation results in higher self-confidence and lower anxiety when speaking in public. Now that’s a bonus objective.

• Write it down. Be prepared to write or type the whole of the presentation in full. Check over the length of the sentences and abbreviate where necessary.
• Organize it. Aim to type the presentation in a standard lower case style using double line spacing. Use capitals at the start of a sentence or to emphasize certain words or phrases only. Begin each sentence on a new line. This will be important if you are to read the presentation from this script. Remember to select a typeface that you can read easily.
• Mark it up. Word process the presentation with the appropriate mood advice, intonation markings and advice for extra emphasis. These pointers are for you — they should not feature in any scripts that you give to the organizer, the audience or the Press.
• Read it. Read the presentation fully all the way through. Repeat this procedure several times becoming more and more familiar with the words and phrases. Where any particular words or sentences don’t work then mark these up for subsequent editing. This is the best time to ensure that all the words sound right and you are not to be caught out by tricky pronunciation.
• Read it aloud. Read the presentation out aloud. Then read it again several times over. It’s best to do this exercise standing up and possibly facing a mirror.
• Record yourself. Try to record yourself reading the presentation out aloud. Once you have a decent recording, you can listen to yourself delivering the presentation when driving to and from work. Allow the words to sink in and become more familiar. This isn’t necessarily a technique for learning the presentation but is definitely excellent preparation.
• Prepare notes. Prepare the written presentation for the conference. Depending on the event one can use small cards or A4 (letter) size sheets. Small cards can carry the major points, threads and quotations of the preparation without the full text of the speech. A4 or letter size sheets can contain the full marked-up text of the presentation. If sheets are used these should be single sided only and not stapled. Note the page numbers in case their order is upset.
• Contact the conference organizer. Discuss the final arrangements for the event. Make sure that the organizer has a suitable and up to date resume of your achievements, interests and professional standing. Discuss with the organizer how they will use this material to make your introduction.
• Be early Arrive early at the conference venue. Either meet up with the conference organizer on arrival or leave them a message via phone or reception informing them of your arrival. From the conference organizer’s perspective this is extremely useful. Check over the spare copies of the presentation and have them available for any Press contacts that might participate.
• Test everything. Take the opportunity to test both the sound quality and the seating arrangements in the conference room. If there is a sound system you should check over the microphone adjustment technique and confirm your audibility at the back of the room. Complete similar checks with any presentation equipment that you will use — particularly if you intend to integrate video within the presentation. Don’t forget those seating arrangements. A quick word with the organizers will confirm the expected audience. If audience numbers are on the low side for the size of the room discuss with the organizer how you might mark out a seating area near the front. Roll up your sleeves and pitch in at this point.

New Year’s resolutions typically demand some forbearance or abstemiousness on my part — which inevitably results in my defaulting on the arrangement. But this resolution — to be better prepared for my presentations — simply requires focus, clarity and self-organization. Now, could that be a matter for another New Year’s resolution?

Andrew Ivey is the principal presentation skills trainer at Time to Market the UK presentation skills training resource. Time to Market provides first class presentation skills and public speaking training.

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Toastmasters – Ten Speeches (at Ratana Ong’s Blog)
Here you’ll find the objectives for all 10 basic speeches and sample videos from toastmasters doing their speeches.

Andrew Dlugan’s “Six Minutes - A Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Blog” has a Toastmasters Speech Series.

• Overview:  The Toastmasters Speech Series
• Project 1 : The Ice Breaker
• Project 2 :Organize Your Speech
• Project 3 :Get to the Point
• Project 4 :How To Say It
• Project 5 :Your Body Speaks
• Project 6 :Vocal Variety
• Project 7 :Research Your Topic

In addition, here are some other public speaking resources for your reference:

Project 1 - The Ice Breaker Manual Guide
Project 9 - Persuade with Power Manual Guide
By DTM Kan Kin Fung, Division U Head Speech Coach 2005-2006

Competent Leadership Tracking Table

Setting Up A Speech Databank  (The Real Secret to Creative Speech Ideas!)
By ATMG Ng Seng Chuan

Practice is the key to helping you improve in public speaking.

You’re welcome to visit our Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club (KSTMC) if you are living in Singapore.

Cheers!

Yetti
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Public Speaking Singapore
Public Speaking in Singapore Blog

Here are some points extracted from the video:

• Set the theme
• Make your theme clear and consistent
• Create a headline that sets the direction for the meeting
• Provide the outline
• Open and close each section with a clear transition
• Make it easy for your listeners to follow your story
• Demonstrate enthusiasm e.g. extraordinary, amazing, cool, incredible, unbelievable, awesome
• Wow your audience
• Sell an experience
• Make numbers and statistics meaningful
• Analogies help connect the dots for your audience
• Make it visual
• Point a simple picture that doesn’t overwhelm
• Give ‘em a show
• Identify your memorable moment and build up to it
• Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse
• Spend the time to rehearse
• One more thing…
• Give your audience an added bonus to walk away with

Meeting Date:  17 Dec 2011 (Sat afternoon)
Time: 2:15 pm - 5pm
Venue: CSM Singapore - Genius Seminar Room
Blk 231 Bain Street #04-41 Bras Basah Complex Singapore 180231

Special Talk : Maximise Your Memory Power

Speakers Profile:
Nishant Kasibhatla is an ACB and is the president of Brilliant Advanced Toastmasters Club. Nishant helps executives, managers and leaders to attain peak mental performance and boost their productivity. He is a Guinness World Record Holder and the only Grand Master of Memory in Singapore. Nishant is an author of 4 books on memory and learning. He is a popular speaker with over 15 years’ experience in conducting training in 11 countries across 4 continents. Nishant is a past President of Asia Professional Speakers, Singapore. He is the youngest Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) in Singapore.

Nowadays, powerpoint slides are very common for business or sales presentations.
How to conduct effective powerpoint shows?  Check out the below video.

Here are some points extracted from the video:

• Keep text simple and consistent
• Find creative ways to reduce details
• Decide how many slides to include and what to include
• Use colours deliberately
• Use design elements
• Know your equipment
• Prepare to deliver
• Reduce text
• Graphs and diagrams helps easy illustration
• Avoid bullets on every slide
• Avoid clip art in your slides
• Find or take photos instead

In addition, you can check out our previous blog posts “Powerpoint Presentation Tips” and “Effective Business Presentation Tips” too.

If you want to overcome stage fright and learn to speak with confidence, join a toastmasters club.
You are welcome to visit our Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club (KSTMC) if you are living in Singapore.

Yetti
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Public Speaking Singapore
Public Speaking in Singapore Blog

“If you’re like most people, getting started is probably the hardest part.  It’s kind of like writers block. You can sit for hours—nothing comes to you, but when it does, it just pours out.  So, how do we get started?”

The following video provides some helpful tips on how to start your presentation by Karen Friedman.

Think about the following questions…
1. What is the purpose of your talk?
2. What do your listeners care about?
3. What do you want people to remember?

If you want to overcome stage fright and learn to speak with confidence, join a toastmasters club.
You are welcome to visit our Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club (KSTMC) if you are living in Singapore.

Yetti
Kowloon-Singapore Toastmasters Club
Past Club President
District 80 Treasurer 2009-2010

“Helping You To Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Speak With Confidence!”
Public Speaking Singapore
Public Speaking in Singapore Blog