作者ErnestK (尔尼)
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标题What Toastmasters can do for you?
时间Tue Sep 11 01:01:47 2007
What Toastmasters Can Do For You
Your potential is limited only by your excuses.
Whether you work in a corporate environment or from home, whether you are a
student or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and
affordable way of gaining communication and leadership skills.
Become a Better Speaker
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively
express yourself in any situation. By learning to formulate and convey your
ideas, you open a new world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and
confident when giving presentations and you will improve your one-on-one
dealings with others.
Become a Leader
Leadership is the art of persuading others to do what you wish. To succeed,
you need to communicate, and you need to work as a team. In Toastmasters, you
'll do both. And you'll find out how to vary your approach to suit the
needs of different people, be they the audience for a speech, the committee
for a fundraiser or your coworkers and managers.
It Really Works!
Don't worry! Everyone in a Toastmasters club was once at the level you are
now. The environment is
friendly and supportive, and the self-paced program
allows you to build confidence with each speaking assignment.
And you'll love the applause!
Constructive evaluation is the heart of the
Toastmasters program. Each time you give a prepared speech, an evaluator will
point out strengths and suggest improvements.
What Happens When I Join?
With more than 220,000 members in 11,300 clubs in 90 countries, you're sure
to find a meeting near you. Most groups meet weekly or biweekly for one to
two hours. The meetings are organized so that everyone will have a chance to
speak, should they want to. You schedule your own speaking assignments a few
weeks in advance, so you'll have plenty of time to prepare.
Speaking assignments are varied, with the first one designated as an “ice
breaker” – a description of yourself and your life that lasts between five
and seven minutes. You'll be assigned a mentor to help you settle in and get
through your first speaking roles. As you grow in confidence, you assignments
will grow with you.
Importantly, whenever you stand up and speak, you receive encouraging,
helpful feedback on how it went and how you can improve next time.
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