Strategic Relationships

This path helps you build your skills as a strategic leader. The projects on this path focus on understanding leadership and communication styles, the effect of conflict on a group and the skills needed to defuse and direct conflict. These projects also emphasize the development of strategies to facilitate change in an organization or group, interpersonal communication and public speaking. This path culminates in a project focused on applying your leadership skills.

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

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

• Make Connections Through Networking

• 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
• Prepare for an Interview
• Understanding Vocal Variety
• Using Descriptive Language
• Using Presentation Software
• Researching and Presenting

• Public Relations Strategies

• Building a Social Media Presence
• Create a Podcast
• Manage Online Meetings
• Manage Projects Successfully
• Managing a Difficult Audience
• Question-and-Answer Session
• Write a Compelling Blog

• Leading in Your Volunteer Organization
• Reflect on Your Path

• Ethical Leadership
• High Performance Leadership
• Lessons Learned
• Moderate a Panel Discussion
• Prepare to Speak Professionally