- Develop an awareness of situations in which you might be called upon to
deliver an impromptu speech.
- Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking.
- Develop skill as a speaker in the impromptu situation by using one or more
patterns to approach a topic under discussion; for example, comparing a past,
present, and future situation or before and after.
- Time: Five to seven minutes
- Identify and understand the basic differences and similarities between inspirational
speeches and other kind of speeches.
- Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport.
- Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively expresses inspirational
content by moving the audience to adopt your views.
- Time: Eight to ten minutes
- Understand the relationship of sales techniques to persuasion.
- Skillfully use the four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest,
desire, action.
- Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a sales presentation.
- Be able to handle objections and close a prospective buyer.
- Time: Ten to twelve minutes
- Arrive at an understanding of the elements that comprise oral interpretation
and how it differs from preparing and giving a speech.
- Learn the preparation or planning techniques of effective interpretation.
- Learn the principles of presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading
with regard to voice and body as instruments of communication.
- Time: Twelve to fifteen minutes.
- Focus on the special occasion talk from the standpoint of the introducer
(function chairman, toastmaster, master of ceremonies).
- Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions associated with the master
of ceremonies.
- Handle the introduction of other speakers at a club meeting.
- Time: The duration of a club meeting. (To be arranged with the Vice President
Education.)