Paths, Levels and Electives
Innovative Planning
This path helps you build your skills as a public speaker and leader. The projects on this path focus on developing a strong connection with audience members when you present, speech writing and speech delivery. The projects contribute to building an understanding of the steps to manage a project, as well as creating innovative solutions. This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership” project of your design.
Five Levels
Mastering Fundamentals
- Ice Breaker
- Writing a Speech with Purpose
- Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language
- Evaluation and Feedback
Learning Your Style
- Understanding Your Leadership Style
- Connect With Your Audience
- Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring
Increasing Knowledge
- Present a Proposal
Choose 2 of the following:
- Active Listening
- Connect with Storytelling
- Creating Effective Visual Aids
- Deliver Social Speeches
- Effective Body Language
- Focus on the Positive
- Inspire Your Audience
- Know Your Sense of Humor
- Make Connections Through Networking
- Prepare for an Interview
- Understanding Vocal Variety
- Using Descriptive Language
- Using Presentation Software
- Researching and Presenting
Building Skills
- Manage Projects Successfully
Choose 1 of the following:
- Building a Social Media Presence
- Create a Podcast
- Manage Online Meetings
- Managing a Difficult Audience
- Public Relations Strategies
- Question-and-Answer Session
- Write a Compelling Blog
Demonstrating Expertise
- High Performance Leadership
- Reflect on Your Path
Choose 1 of the following:
- Ethical Leadership
- Leading in Your Volunteer Organization
- Lessons Learned
- Moderate a Panel Discussion
- Prepare to Speak Professionally
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