Another aspect of speaking that I’ve learnt in Toastmasters is evaluation. This is a crucial part of improving as a speaker. And the skill of evaluating itself is useful far beyond a speaking context. In a Toastmasters meeting, once a member has given a speech, another member delivers a short speech evaluating the speaker – […]
One of the public speaking clubs that I am a member of focusses on debate. You need to be an effective public speaker to be a good debater, but there are additional skills in debating. Topics vary from political to scientific to values and many more. The ability to construct and defend an argument is […]
Are you afraid of public speaking? You are not alone! Public speaking is still quoted as being one of the most common fears. It takes determination, practice and support to put yourself on stage and overcome that fear. But the benefits of becoming a better public speaker go way beyond the ability to speak in […]
