Can you always say what you really mean? Are you confident about speaking in public? Do you need to speak a few well chosen words on special occasions? If you find that you are apprehensive about speaking before an audience take consolation.You are good company! In various surveys, almost half the people questioned listed speaking in public as their number one fear,outranking even the fear of death.
This is where Speakeasy Toastmasters comes in. We are devoted to showing our members how to overcome this fear and to express their thoughts,ideas and opinions through an enjoyable,yet professional educational programme."Learning by doing" is the most effective way of learning, and this is how Toastmasters works. You will start speaking and just get better and better.
The Toastmasters programme will help you overcome the initial nervousness everyone experiences when speaking before an audience.It will show you how to make "your butterflies fly in formation". The first speech a new member delivers is called "the ice breaker", an opportunity to introduce yourself to your audience.From then on you work at a pace that suits you.You will practice techniques on constructing a speech and grabbing the audience's attention.You will gain valuable experience in vocal variety and the use of body gestures.
To assist each member, the Toastmasters programme includes evaluation. Every speech delivered is evaluated by another member, providing helpful and positive feedback, enabling the speaker to grow in confidence and competence
Thinking "on the spot" is another skill you will acquire in Toastmasters.Each meeting has an impromptu segment known as the"Topics Session" where you respond to topic and give your opinions .Speaking "off the cuff"in this fashion hones your inter-personal communication skills which are essential in job interviews, home and workplace situations.
All of this takes place within the format of a meeting which are always varied, educational, entertaining and friendly.The motto of Speakeasy Toastmasters is -"We learn most in moments of enjoyment".Since our establishment in 1993, Speakeasy Toastmasters has assisted hundreds of members to speak out in style and confidence. If you wish to acquire or improve your communication skills why not pay us a visit?
The first meeting of the new season is on Thursday,6th of September in The Hibernian Hotel, Mallow at 8.00PM sharp.Guests are always welcome and are never coerced to speak unless they wish to do so.We look forward to seeing you.
In other news, Ray Ryan is this year 's recipient of The Jerry Mulcahy Award.
Jerry Mulcahy, former Club President and long term member,was a devoted club person, synonymous with his work behind the scenes. In presenting this award,outgoing President,Helsa Giles praised Ray for "his unseen work, his willingness to help in the smooth running of the club and his curating of the club's website and Facebook".,We congratulate Ray on receiving this coveted award.
For further information on Toastmasters, please check out our website, speakeasytoastmasters.com or on Facebook.Alternatively, you can contact President, Sean Corcoran -086-6054784.
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