Advanced Manuals

The Entertaining Speaker (Catalog no. 226A)
This manual includes valuable information on how to give an entertaining or dramatic speech, where to find material, how to make an audience laugh, and what to do when you're asked to speak after dinner. Objectives

Speaking To Inform (Catalog no. 226B)
The projects in this manual will help you give informative and interesting speeches. Topics covered include the demonstration talk, the fact-finding report, the abstract concept and resources for informing. Objectives

Public Relations (Catalog no. 226C)
This complete guide to preparing and delivering the public relations speech will help you develop resources and techniques, "speak under fire," and handle the media talk. Objectives

The Discussion Leader (Catalog no. 226D)
This manual offers guidance in presenting workshop and conference presentations. Role-playing and problem-solving sessions are also covered. This manual is a must for managers, trainers, teachers and administrators. Objectives

Specialty Speeches (Catalog no. 226E)
Speakers must be able to speak in many situations and this manual will help. Types of speeches covered include impromptu speeches, sales presentations, introductions, inspirational speeches, and oral interpretations. Objectives

Speeches by Management
(Catalog no. 226F)
This manual will help you successfully handle a variety of speaking situations managers encounter in their work environment. Subjects covered include briefings, technical speeches, motivational talks and confrontations. Objectives

The Professional Speaker (Catalog no. 226G)
This manual is a complete guide to becoming a professional speaker. Subjects covered include speaking as a company representative and speaking for pay. Objectives

Technical Presentations (Catalog no. 226H)
The projects in this manual will help you prepare and present briefings, proposals, technical papers and technical team presentations. Objectives

Persuasive Speaking (Catalog no. 226I)
The ability to influence and persuade others to accept your ideas, products, or services is vital. The projects in this manual are all designed to help you develop excellent persuasive techniques and expand your presentation skills. Objectives

Communicating on Television
(Catalog no. 226J)
Television presentations differ from other presentations, and they require special considerations. With this manual you'll learn to present editorials, appear as a guest on a "talk" show, conduct a press conference, and use television to train. Objectives

Storytelling (Catalog no. 226K)
Everyone loves a story. Types of stories covered in this manual include the folk tale, the personal story, stories with morals, the touching story, and the historical story. Objectives

Interpretive Reading (Catalog no. 226L)
This manual will help you develop your interpretive reading skills. The projects include presenting stories, poetry, monodramas, plays and oratorical speeches. Objectives

Interpersonal Communications (Catalog no. 226M)
Topics covered include conversing with ease, negotiating, handling criticism, coaching someone to improved performance, and expressing dissatisfaction effectively. Objectives

Special Occasion Speeches
(Catalog no. 226N)
Provides instruction in giving toasts, speaking in praise, "roasting" someone, and presenting and accepting awards. Objectives

Humorously Speaking (Catalog no. 226O)
Audiences love to laugh. This manual shows you how to use humorous stories and jokes throughout your speech to grab and keep listeners' attention and illustrate your points. You also learn how to give an entirely humorous speech. Objectives

Educational Modules from TI

The Better Speaker Series

Beginning Your Speech (Catalog no. 270)
Suggestions for starting off your speech right.

Concluding Your Speech (Catalog no. 271)
Tips for ending your speech with power.

Take the Terror Out of Talk
(Catalog no. 272)
Techniques for overcoming nervousness when speaking.

Impromptu Speaking (Catalog no. 273)
Don't be caught off balance when speaking off-the-cuff!

Selection Your Topic (Catalog no. 274)
Running out of speech ideas? Here's how to develop new ones.

Know Your Audience (Catalog no. 275)
If you can relate to your audience, they will relate to you.

Organizing Your Speech (Catalog no. 276)
Once you know what to say, consider next the when and the how.

Creating an Introduction (Catalog no. 277)
Great introductions should precede great speeches.

Preparation and Practice (Catalog no. 278)
Techniques for preparing and rehearsing your next speech.

Using Body Language (Catalog no. 279)
Explains how to use facial expressions, gestures, and body movement to enhance a speech.

The Successful Club Series

The Moments of Truth (Catalog no. 290)
How to recognize and deal with situations critical to club success, from a visitor's first impressions
to recognition of member achievement.

Finding New Members for Your Club
(Catalog no. 291)
Proven methods to help you seek out those vital new members!

Evaluate to Motivate (Catalog no. 292)
Your club members will learn to give evaluations that benefit the speaker, the evaluator and the audience!

Closing the Sale (Catalog no. 293)
Exercise your powers of persuasion during those moments when a guest is deciding to join.

Creating the Best Club Climate
(Catalog no. 294)
Techniques for creating and maintaining a healthy club environment.

Meeting Roles and Responsibilities
(Catalog no. 295)
How members can successfully fill each meeting role.

Mentoring (Catalog no. 296)
A mentor program offers many benefits for your club and its members. This program defines mentoring, explains benefits, and discusses responsibilities of mentors.

Keeping the Club Commitment
(Catalog no. 297)
Discusses the 10 standards the comprise "A Toastmaster Promise."

Going Beyond Our Club (Catalog no. 298)
Find out about learning and leadership opportunities available to members in addition to regular club meetings and activities.

How to Be a Distinguished Club
(Catalog no. 299)
A terrific tool to use to explain and promote the Distinguished Club Program to the members of your club.

The Toastmasters Education Program (Catalog no. 300)
What does it take to receive the Competent Toastmaster (CTM) award? What about the Competent Leader? This module provides a terrific education program orientation. The information is valuable to new and experienced members.