Paths, Levels and Electives
Motivational Strategies
This path helps you build your skills as a powerful and effective communicator. The projects focus on learning strategies for building connections with the people around you, understanding motivation and successfully leading small groups to accomplish tasks. This path culminates in a comprehensive team-building project that brings all of your skills together—including public speaking.
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 Communication Style
- Active Listening
- Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring
Increasing Knowledge
- Understanding Emotional Intelligence
Choose 2 of the following:
- Connect with Storytelling
- Connect with Your Audience
- 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
- Motivate Others
Choose 1 of the following:
- Building a Social Media Presence
- Create a Podcast
- Manage Online Meetings
- Manage Projects Successfully
- Managing a Difficult Audience
- Public Relations Strategies
- Question-and-Answer Session
- Write a Compelling Blog
Demonstrating Expertise
- Team Building
- Reflect on Your Path
Choose 1 of the following:
- Ethical Leadership
- High Performance Leadership
- Leading in Your Volunteer Organization
- Lessons Learned
- Moderate a Panel Discussion
- Prepare to Speak Professionally
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