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.

• Ice Breaker
• Writing a Speech with Purpose
• Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language
• Evaluation and Feedback

• Understanding Your Communication Style
• Active Listening
• Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

• Understanding Emotional Intelligence

• 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

• Motivate Others

• 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

• Team Building
• Reflect on Your Path

• Ethical Leadership
• High Performance Leadership
• Leading in Your Volunteer Organization
• Lessons Learned
• Moderate a Panel Discussion
• Prepare to Speak Professionally