'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); 50. 09/2020 Item 290H The Successful Club Series MOMENTS OF TRUTH HANDOUT WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE www.toastmasters.org 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); 55. Why not tell members about: There's lot's of activities that can benefit Pictures on a screen wont do it, but tell a story and everything shifts. Once you collect all of this data, you can easily organize it into categories or points on which you will base your speech.When selecting facts for inclusion into your speech it is important to stay objective without leaving out any crucial details. From the funny to the informative, these ideas will ensure your next toastmasters speech is one that your audience will remember. The Accepting an Award speech assignment in the Special Occasion Speeches manual will help you master this.Tweet After that, its important to conduct thorough research to find reliable and accurate information. You can challenge the audience by asking them to take a side on a subject and then defending it with evidence. Treat your speech like fine dining. 'http':'https';if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=p+'://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js';fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document, 'script', 'twitter-wjs'); 40. Explore the topic in depth so that youre ready for questions and feel comfortable speaking to your topic.Tweet Know the story: Know the story thoroughly, but dont constrain yourself to a prescribed script. Youre not alone. Use peoples names. Know when to lose your script. Make sure to also check out existing Toastmasters speeches for inspirationseeing how others have approached similar topics can be very informative!Finally, use the resources at your disposal such as Toastmasters clubs or online forums for assistance in honing your idea. Except for prepared speeches, be bold and ding the speaker (including your Mentor) every time you hear the dreaded ah words. PDF 290H Moments of Truth Handout Don recently retired after 29 years with the State of California and has spent some of those retirement hours as a Santa Rosa Junior College Community Education instructor, and a TEDx Sonoma County Organizing Committee member. We can extend tentative insights and ideas in the safety of our home when we write and, when the idea has been expressed in writing, it is ours to express in speaking.