Paths, Levels and Electives

Presentation Mastery

This path helps you build your skills as an accomplished public speaker. The projects on this path focus on learning how an audience responds to you and improving your connection with audience members. The projects contribute to developing an understanding of effective public speaking technique, including speech writing and speech delivery. This path culminates in an extended speech that will allow you to apply what you learned.

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
Effective Body Language
Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

Increasing Knowledge

Persuasive Speaking

Choose 2 of the following:

Active Listening
Connect with Storytelling
Connect with Your Audience
Creating Effective Visual Aids
Deliver Social Speeches
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

Managing a Difficult Audience

Choose 1 of the following:

Building a Social Media Presence
Create a Podcast
Manage Online Meetings
Manage Projects Successfully
Public Relations Strategies
Question-and-Answer Session
Write a Compelling Blog

Demonstrating Expertise

Prepare to Speak Professionally
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

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