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.

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

• Understanding Your Communication Style
• Effective Body Language
• Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

• Persuasive Speaking

• 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
• Researching and Presenting
• Using Presentation Software

• Managing a Difficult Audience

• 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

• Prepare to Speak Professionally
• Reflect on Your Path

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