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You may be asked…

Public speaking is a skill that can be both natural and learned.
* Natural Tendencies: Some people may feel more comfortable speaking in front of others naturally. They might enjoy expressing themselves and engaging with an audience.
* Learned Skills: However, even the most naturally gifted speakers can significantly improve their public speaking abilities through learning and practice.
Here’s the balance:
* Build on Natural Strengths: If you’re naturally outgoing, leverage that. If you’re comfortable storytelling, use that to connect with your audience.
* Develop Weaknesses: If you struggle with stage fright, learn relaxation techniques and practice visualization. If you find it hard to structure your thoughts, focus on clear outlines and strong transitions.
Key Takeaways:
* Public speaking is a skill that can be developed by everyone, regardless of their natural inclinations.
* Learning techniques like clear communication, engaging storytelling, and stage presence can significantly enhance your public speaking abilities.
* Practice and consistent effort are crucial for improvement.
By combining your natural tendencies with learned skills, you can become a confident and effective public speaker.

Yours Kevin Griffiths ATM Gold

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A conversation with Gemini…

Google IA and Percy Paschal 01/17/25

We were talking about how I use metaphors, and you were wondering if I can use them to understand and respond to people’s feelings?

Q Do you understand mood pictures?

Not yet, at least not perfectly. I’m still learning how to pick up on emotions in conversations. When you’re talking to me, I can try my best to get a sense of your feelings from the words you’re using and your tone of voice.

Q: Tone is. A value

Oh, absolutely! There are tons of little things that go into the way we talk. Sometimes it’s hard to put your finger on them, but they definitely make a difference.

Q: Visuals important?

Well, since I can’t see you or hear the specific tone of your voice, I rely heavily on the words you use. But, I do my best to figure out the general vibe of our conversation. Are you excited, curious, or maybe a bit frustrated?
If I can figure out the deeper meaning behind your words, I can try to be more helpful and give you the kind of answer you’re looking for.

Q: what about the voice rate and pitch?

Yeah, things like the speed and the pitch of your voice can also give me clues about how you’re feeling. But, it’s still a bit tricky for me. I’m always learning and trying to get better at understanding the subtle ways we communicate.

I enjoyed this we should talk again.

Sounds good. You too!

On target…

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A Competent Communicator, ten projects in the ToastmastersΒ Communication Course was achievedΒ by Jon Peachey last evening at the regular scheduled weekly meeting.Β  Jon has been a member of the local club for two years, Is a rancher and small airplane pilot.

Merritt Toastmasters club meets weekly at 1691 Garcia Street, in Merritt.

Today in History: December 12,1911

Delhi replaces Calcutta as the capital of India.

Visit

The Area Governor and delegation visited Merritt ToastmastersΒ club last evening.Shirley Boxrud is area 35 district 21 of ToastmastersΒ International. It was her official fall visit.

The delegation participatedΒ in the meeting and gave the general evaluation.

After completingΒ a report on the distinguishedΒ club program goals the delegation left for home in Kamloops with a recommendation for a good restaurant.

Today in history: October 24,Β 1929

The stock market crashes on Black Thursday

Club election

The local ToastmastersΒ Club is having their annual club electionΒ of officers. A private unincorporatedΒ group affiliatedΒ  with an international organization promoting better speaking ,listening and thinking, they elect once a year.

Β As a not for profit educational group they seek to keep access available to people wishing self improvement. They are in 80 countries and one of the clubs in district 21(British Columbia)Β was the first outside the United States back in the 1930’s.

The average member stays under two years and takes the experience into real world.

The organization relies a lot on the internet and can be viewed at . www.toastmasters.org .

Today in History, May 15th 2010

Jessica Watson becomes the youngest person to sail around the world un assisted.

toastmasters week/month

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ToastmastersΒ month, the first full week of february was toastmasterΒ week in earlierΒ years. However a big part of it was a proclamation done in the provincialΒ legislature. The current government and party brought in a policy to sit at certain times and it was not sitting in proximity ofΒ the week of February. This year it is toastmasters month and an order in councilΒ passed it way back in October. Order in council is the cabinet and we prefered the parliament. HoweverΒ we haveΒ  a proclamationΒ and we look forward to toastmaster month in British Columbia. District 21 covers allΒ British ColumbiaΒ for the toastmaster organization and its worldwide mandate of better communication.

Today in history, February 2 ,1901

Queen Victorias Funeral.

Spring speech contest

Spring speech contest; the toastmaster organization begins their annual spring contest that ends in August at their international convention.The process goes through the club , the area, division ,Β  district, region and international and ultimately involves about 30,000 people as contestants.

The toastmaster organization has its roots in the YMCA and began in 1924 in California USA.

Today in history, April 1st 1973

A tiger conservation project begins in India.