Get Inspired: Dananjaya Hettiarachchi – Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking 2014
What better to improve your public speaking than by observing those who already excel in it? Our ‘Get Inspired’ series will look at different people who have delivered incredible speeches and see what made them engage with the audience. In the first of this series is Dananjaya Hettiarachchi from Sri Lanka who won the 2014 […]
Toastmasters Area Humour Contest: Kayee Wins 2nd Place
La Defense Toastmasters Club sent three participants to the Area Contest on October 18 and we are immensely proud that one of our participants came in the top three for the Humour Speech! Kayee will go on to represent the club at the District Conference on 15th November. We caught up with our winner Kayee […]
Three Essential Techniques Every Beginner Needs to Master Public Speaking
Since joining toastmasters, I have learned a lot but here’s my first list of three basic areas on public speaking that I think will benefit every beginner: 1. Breathing When you’re cast into the spotlight, especially for the first time, have you ever experience one of these? Dry mouth Sweaty palms Shaky hands Jittery knees […]
Why I Chose to Join a Toastmasters Club
Everyone has their reasons for joining a Toastmasters Club, here’s my story. I moved to France for the second, but indefinite, time for a new job. Before I realized it, I was with my line manager for my first annual review. I was pleased as peaches with the feedback but one thing took me aback. […]