We bring to you the notice of demise of TM Rauff Hakeem's Sister on the 5th May 2012.
The president and membership of Ralph offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of TM Hakeem. We pray that her soul rest in peace.
With condolences
K!
Monday, May 7, 2012
Mistakes in Toastmasters
I was at the Toastmasters meeting last Wednesday, and since we had more guests than members that evening (I know members of other clubs are jealous), the guests did a round of introductions. I remember the first time I had to introduce myself and at that time what went in my mind was to become a good speaker and to complete the communications manual. I did not want to stop coming to Toastmasters as I continuously use the meetings to test material and delivery. This is because making mistakes in Toastmasters is all part of it.
I find many guests and even members still having the stigma that making a mistake in Toastmasters during a speech or round robbin session is an embarrassment. I find Toastmasters to be a great environment for making mistakes and taking risks. I’ve done purely management and technology related, and for once gave a speech on adultery. The supportive atmosphere of Toastmasters allows me to experiment well beyond the edges of what I’ve had the opportunity to do in front of other audiences. And I find that Toastmaster audiences appreciate a bit of wackiness and creativity, since they’ve already seen standard prepared speeches loads of times before.
This experimentation has greatly broadened my range as a speaker. I’d never given a humorous speech or used props or tried unusual delivery methods before joining Toastmasters. But now I’m convinced it’s actually less risky to take risks. As a speaker I find I have a better chance of success if I stray a bit off the “safe” path. If I give a speech just like anyone else would, even if my content and delivery are excellent, the reception will usually be lukewarm. I’m not providing enough value to the audience. But if I do something a bit odd or unusual, it keeps the audience awake and attentive.
What Toastmasters has shown me is just how important it is to keep the audience entertained while you attempt to educate them.
I find many guests and even members still having the stigma that making a mistake in Toastmasters during a speech or round robbin session is an embarrassment. I find Toastmasters to be a great environment for making mistakes and taking risks. I’ve done purely management and technology related, and for once gave a speech on adultery. The supportive atmosphere of Toastmasters allows me to experiment well beyond the edges of what I’ve had the opportunity to do in front of other audiences. And I find that Toastmaster audiences appreciate a bit of wackiness and creativity, since they’ve already seen standard prepared speeches loads of times before.
This experimentation has greatly broadened my range as a speaker. I’d never given a humorous speech or used props or tried unusual delivery methods before joining Toastmasters. But now I’m convinced it’s actually less risky to take risks. As a speaker I find I have a better chance of success if I stray a bit off the “safe” path. If I give a speech just like anyone else would, even if my content and delivery are excellent, the reception will usually be lukewarm. I’m not providing enough value to the audience. But if I do something a bit odd or unusual, it keeps the audience awake and attentive.
What Toastmasters has shown me is just how important it is to keep the audience entertained while you attempt to educate them.
Friday, May 4, 2012
AVS Youth Leadership Programme - Grand Final
Ralph Toastmasters had been involved in the Youth Leadership Programme with the AVS Cluster for a select students in Hatton. This has been an ongoing process from the 17th December and completes with the Grand Finale on Sunday the 6th May 2012.
This event marks the first fully run YLP by Ralph Toastmasters.
More details shall follow with pictures and videos of the transformation of the participants.
Rgds
K!
This event marks the first fully run YLP by Ralph Toastmasters.
More details shall follow with pictures and videos of the transformation of the participants.
Rgds
K!
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