Winning speech writing

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From Mark Burrows, Holborn Speakers

Write winning speeches with Freddie DaniellsTuesday, 20 January 2015 @ 6:45pm with Freddie Daniells (Holborn Speakers, The Devereux Pub, 20 Devereux Court, London WC2R 3JJ)

What would it take to write a winning speech?

Have you ever wondered what it would take to write a speech that is truly inspiring? Have you ever wondered whether you could write one yourself? And have you ever thought whether you could take that speech all the way to the finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking?

Learn lessons from the winning speeches in the World Championship finals

Using speeches from past World Champions, Freddie will share his perspective on the key ingredients that will help you learn how to write a winning speech. A speech that is compelling and inspirational. The speech that you could enter in the International Speech contest this Spring! The workshop will help you understand both the structure and type of content that does well in the International Speech contest. These lessons are good foundation for speakers of all levels.

Freddie Daniells has attended 4 World Championships in person, was a judge in the 2013 finals and has attended many workshops by World Champions. He is also a professional speaking coach and 2012-13 District Governor for Great Britain & Ireland.

Public Speaking Northern Lights

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From Rona Harding, President Northern Lights Speakers

public speaking Northern Lights Public speaking Northern Lights, our public speaking club is moving!

Where: The Star Pub, 47 Chester Road, London N19 5DF. Meeting room on 1st floor.

When: We will have our first meeting on Monday 5 January 2015 and our second meeting on Monday 19 January. However, from February we will be meeting on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month ie, 9 and 23 February and so on. Meetings will begin 7.15 pm as usual.

Public speaking Northern Lights. Getting there and getting started!

By Car: If you drive, you can park anytime after 12 noon on the street and surrounding streets. Please note that Chester Road is one-way.

Buses: The C11 and No.4 Bus leave Archway station and stop outside the pub (3rd stop).

Walking: It is approximately 10 minutes walk between Archway Station and the Star Pub. You can also walk from Tufnell Park Station which is via a hill.

Why don’t you make a date to visit us next Monday or very soon. Our meeting dates are on our website. Click here to view. We’d love to have you join our club and build your confidence and public speaking skills.

 

City Limits

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Marylee at City Limits December 2014We had two international visitors at City Limits (our newest morning London Toastmasters club) last week. Santa had time on his hands before he gets busy next week and…Marylee Mims District 25 Governor (a District with 160 clubs) joined the meeting as she was visiting from Texas.

(Pic L to R: Jill Segal, Div B Governor, Marylee, Santa, Dorothea Stuart District 91 PRO)

As you can imagine a good time was had by all!

City Limits, public speaking club, meets on Thursday mornings 7.15am start at Brasserie Blanc, Chancery Lane. If you have friends or colleagues who need Toastmasters please encourage them to come to the first meeting of 2015 on 8 January. Details are on Meetup: http://www.meetup.com/City-Limits-Speakers/

Youth Leadership Harrow

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From Andrew P Bennett DTM District 91 Youth Leadership Adviser

Yet more exciting news from Toastmasters Youth Leadership comes in the form of a new program at Stanmore High School.

Stanmore school teacher Richard Fowler attended a Youth Leadership briefing event I ran in October and was very keen to see the program launched at his school.

The next step was to find a sponsoring club and this came in the form of the ever effervescent HOD Speakers with President Tony Winyard and Toastmaster Gill Ornstein becoming program co-ordinators.

Stanmore Toastmasters Youth Leadership meets fortnightly on a Monday afternoon and accompanying teacher Richard runs an extra speaking session himself on the alternate weeks to consolidate the learning.

I was able to attend the very first session which began with our customary getting to know you exercise. The young people interview each other for a minute and then present their Interviewee to the group – a useful Ice Breaker which sees to it that every participant says at least a few words from the outset.

Tony and Gill decided to present the discussion on what makes a good speech in the form of good cop / bad cop.

Tony did a big introduction for Gill ‘ the great speaker.’ Gill then took to the stage and displayed every speaking fault you could think of – no eye contact, wandering around , mumbling voice , looking at the floor , waving arms – all of which greatly amused the young people as it was intended to. All credit to Gill who is really such an accomplished speaker – not easy to do it all wrong!

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Stratford Personal Storytelling

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From Chris Sarfo President Stratford London Toastmasters

We are pleased to invite you to join us Stratford Speakers for our personal storytelling workshop on Monday 15 December 2014. Storytelling is an art that all public speakers need! Personal stories have the great advantage of being authentic, engaging and unique. Our workshop led by experienced Toastmaster and Storytelling Julie Kertesz DTM who will help us explore a variety of storytelling tips.

We look forward to having you with us.

Time: 6pm-8pm Venue: The Hopkins Room, Stratford Library, 3 The Grove, London E15 1EL

Please tell your friends about the club. We’re the only one in the area and welcome guests and potential new members.