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Toastmasters with Different Abilities

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Toastmasters with Different Abilities – Facebook Group

A new Facebook group has recently been set up for Toastmasters with different abilities.  The purpose of this group is to provide a space where disabled Toastmasters can ask questions and share experiences to support them on their Toastmasters journey.

The group was set up because we realised there was a need for a space where Toastmasters who need to do things a bit differently can find out from others who are in a similar situation how they have dealt with challenges and what solutions they’ve found.  This could be valuable to both new and experienced members alike – you never know who might have found the solution to the challenge you’re facing!

If you’d like to join us to get the most out of your Toastmasters experience and help members around the world do the same please come and say hello at Toastmasters with Different Abilities Facebook group!

Youth Leadership Programme at Malvern College

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The Hills Are Alive with the sound of a Youth Leadership Programme at Malvern College

Malvern Speakers YLPThe first ever Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) at Malvern College culminated in a Speech Extravaganza evening held at the mythically named Gryphon Room.  Under the watchful eye of Headmaster Mr Antony Clarke, parents and special guest Mr Phillip Serrell (of BBC’s Bargain Hunt, Flog It); sixteen students from all over the world successfully delivered their final speeches to complete the course, which had run over several weeks since the beginning of the year.

The entire evening was organised by the students.   Three of whom skilfully and professionally acted as “Toastmaster” for each segment of the speeches, while others acted as timekeepers in true Toastmasters tradition!  The students gave speeches on subjects as varied as “The delights of living in an extended family of twenty relatives”; “The notorious worst-ever Nobel Prize”; “Discovering the joy of  Coasteering”; and the story behind the painting “The Raft of The Medusa”.

The project was a joint venture between Malvern College (Dr Martin Harris) and Malvern Speakers.  It was led by Steve Birch who was supported by fellow Toastmasters (all from Malvern Speakers).  The students homelands ranged from Nepal to the USA.  The effectiveness of the programme was underlined by the fact that for most of the students English was their second or even third language.

Congratulations to Malvern Speakers for their article about the YLP that was published in the Malvern Gazette!Malvern Speakers YLP Article

 

Excellence in the Face of Adversity! Leadership challenges

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From Samir Malak, Area Director, K35 

Celebration of Excellence

Area K Contest, April 16As we were preparing for the Area Contest, a boy approached me, his face awash with consternation.  “When are you going to be finished?”  I advised we would certainly be done by 10pm.  “But we are having Karate at 8pm in that room.”

“Let me look into that.”  I responded, with a smile.

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World Champion Public Speaking Workshop, Ewell, Surrey

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A Toastmasters Masterclass not to be missed

Epsom Speakers Club, along with their sister clubs in District 91 Area 53, are delighted to welcome Mohammed Qahtani, the World Champion of Public Speaking 2015, to Ewell, Surrey on Wednesday 11th May 2016, to deliver a workshop covering two important topics: “Writing a Good Speech” and “Qualities of a Good Leader“. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from a Toastmasters champion.

Mohammed Qahtani competed against 33,000 competitors from around the globe and was crowned the 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Tickets cost £10 and are available for purchase online. Doors open at 7pm.

All are welcome to attend. Come along, join our vibrant atmosphere and make the event fantastic.

Location:

This event is taking place at:

Bourne Hall
Spring Street
Ewell
Surrey
KT17 1UF

Further details can be found here.

 

World Champion of Public Speaking Workshop, London Victorians

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World Champion of Public Speaking Workshop

London Victorians are delighted to welcome the 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking to their club for a packed evening of learning and fun!

Mohammed Qahtani competed against 33,000 competitors from across the world and was eventually crowned 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking at the Las Vegas Toastmasters conference. His humorous speech ‘The Power of Words’ was a personal take about how events in his life have been influenced by the words of others. This award is a truly amazing achievement for someone that once had a severe speech impediment.

In this two part workshop, participants will learn to overcome adversity and to live up their dreams in the same way as Mohammed did. Mohammed will also share with us his tips and techniques for crafting humorous speeches.

Live up to your dreams

    • Define your main fear that’s holding you back
    • Learn how to avoid negativity
    • Find out how to realise your goals

Injecting more humour into your speeches

    • The different types of humour and how to use them
    • What to avoid in humour
    • How to deliver the punchline for maximum impact

Dinner – NOW SOLD OUT!

korean-dinner-300x193We’re very excited that in addition to delivering a workshop, Mohammed has accepted to join us for dinner so that attendees have further opportunities to speak directly with him. So come and have a wonderful 3 course Korean & Japanese dinner with a World Champion of Public Speaking. To spice up the dinner we’ll also be doing some humorous table topics as well! This is an opportunity that’s unlikely to be repeated soon.

Both meat and vegetarian options will be available. Dinner attendees will be contacted closer to the date for their exact menu choices.

When & Where

The workshop will take place on 10th May 2016 from 6pm in St James the Less Church, Pimlico, in the upstairs Street Room. Please check the ‘Where we meet’ page for the London or further information.

Book your ticket here.