This Wed: Learn the Fundamentals of Public Speaking

What are the core fundamentals of public speaking? How can you use them to create a visually engaging, fun to listen to, impactful presentation?

This week, you’ll learn BMV – the fundamentals of public speaking. Watch as our speakers strive to put them into action, then listen as our evaluators push them to improve. And of course, you can show us your own BMV in our always-surprising Table Topics session. Don’t miss it!

Mohammed Oct 14

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Trick or Treat? — October 28 Meeting Recap

Edwin Oct 28

Are you ready for Halloween?

Edwin made sure we all were with his Toastmaster’s speech, which spooked us with everything from the origins of All Hallows’ Eve to his plans for Oct. 31st. Plus, he brought candy!

Maxim tricked us with his three “Rules of Happiness”, putting an inspirational spin on our problems, posture, and fears, while James’ workshop on hosting a meeting was surely a treat — just ask Maxim, who wore a Toastmaster’s costume as he re-enacted the role’s main tasks.

Finally, Rose’s Table Topics session was ghoulishly good, as we were each paired with a Halloween character for an Oct. 31 dinner date. We heard about leprechauns, vampires, and even aliens, but it was our guest Emilio who got the final treat, winning it all with his date with a mummy. Boo!

 

Maxim Oct 28

James Oct 28

TT Oct 28

Emilio Oct 28

 

NEXT WEEK: We’ll cover BMV — the Fundamentals of Public Speaking — while welcoming guest speaker Charmaine and our new Area 27 Governor, Sandra. Be there!

For more info on attending our next meeting as a guest, click here.

See you on November 4!

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Host a Meeting with Zest! Workshop this Wed

James Oct 14

Ever been asked to host an event? Chair a meeting? Rally the troops with an inspirational speech?

The free “Host a Meeting with Zest!” Workshop, hosted by Liberty Village Toastmasters and presented by veteran Toastmaster James, will whip you into public-speaking shape. Learn how to:

– create a zestful meeting theme
– introduce your guests like a pro
– keep everything running on time

…and all with a big, confident smile. Plus, audience participation!

Watch James in action in this zestful video:

 

Come for the workshop, stay for the Toastmasters meeting!

Date: Wednesday Oct. 28, 2015
Time: 6 – 8 pm
Venue: Assembly Room C at the Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West at Bathurst St., Toronto

For a map and directions, click here.

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First Thing’s First — October 21 Meeting Recap

Jackie TM

“What are three things that are important to you?”

Toastmaster Jackie challenged us with a speech and demonstration on how to put things important to us first and letting little things (like regular routine) fill on its own, and everything will fit. That being said, we can no longer put aside that next speech or joining a Toastmasters club!

Our first speaker for tonight, Andrew, interpretively read Pierre Elliot Trudeau’s 1982 speech called “The Constitution,” touching on Canada’s many rights and freedoms. Our second speaker was guest speaker Deborah Austin, who made a keynote speech with five big points on overcoming obstacles to becoming a dynamic public speaker. Many of our members can relate to at least one of these five obstacles. The main message she passes on is to keep a service mindset. To find out more details about her, please visit her website.

Mohammed led a lively Table Topics Session, as we had a great turn out with guests tonight, many got to participate. The questions were about simple things that we may overlook in a day but should recognize. Jackie won with her speech on embracing change.

 

Meeting Oct. 21

Andrew Oct 21

Deborah

Richard TT

Karoline TT

Maxim Oct. 21

Jackie TT

 

TONIGHT: Playoffs… again! Come cheer on contestants from all over the downtown core in the DLCS (Division-Level Contest Series). Stir that pot!

Date: TONIGHT — Thurs. Oct. 22
Stadium: RBC WaterPark Place Auditorium
88 Queens Quay West, Toronto (near Bay & Queens Quay)
Game time: 6 – 8:30pm
Cost: FREE

Division Contest

 

For more info on attending our next meeting as a guest, click here.

See you on October 28!

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This Wednesday…

deborah-austin

Liberty Village Toastmasters is proud to present a special keynote address by Deborah Austin, DTM, a professional speaker, trainer, and coach. In her speech, she’ll inspire us to overcome the barriers preventing us from becoming the speakers we’re destined to be. Yes!

Have a friend or colleague who would benefit from Deborah’s inspirational message? Please forward this invite to them… now!

Event Info

Date: This Wednesday October 21
Time: 6 – 8pm
Venue: Assembly Room C at the Harbourfront Community Centre, 627 Queens Quay West at Bathurst St., Toronto

Map and directions here.

See you Wednesday,

– Liberty Village Toastmasters

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