SPEECHES
What is the best thing to improve your Speech
Practice.
Paid member of a club in good standing.
What is the main role of the mentor?
Guide mentees through accepting roles at meetings.
What is the key to evaluating a speech?
Listen attentively to the speaker!
What are the Five core competencies?
Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Strategic Leadership, Management and Confidence.
What is the time of a standard speech?
5 - 7 minutes
Can an official serve more than one role?
Only one role at the same contest and may not compete in the contest.
What are the 5 stages of mentoring?
Rapport Building, Setting Direction, Progression, Winding Down, Moving On
How to evaluate a speech?
Mention things the person did well and something which can help them improve.
Why is Pathways valuable?
Help with personal and professional goals, develops skills, technological resources for speeches and roles.
What technique can add more time to your speech?
Can judges share how they voted with contestants?
What are the 3 C's of Mentoring
Clarity, Communications, Commitment
What are the 3 R's of evaluation?
Replacement, Refinement and Reduction.
How do you earn a Distinguished Toastmaster in Pathways?
Complete 2 pathways and complete leadership activities outside the club.
How can you make your speech personal?
Personal stories & humor.
What does substantially original mean?
Twenty five percent or less of the speech may be devoted to quoting and another persons content.
What is the key to mentoring?
Build an environment of honesty and transparency to add value.
What are the five parts of a speech you can evaluate?
Attention statement, introduction, body, conclusion and residual message.
What are the six Pathways in 2024?
Visionary Communication, Presentation Mastery, Influence, Motivational Strategies, Engaging Humor, Dynamic Leadership
What can add more impact to your speech?
Questions or quotes
Where can I find more info on Contests?
Speech Contest Rulebook available at TI. There are speech contest kits available online.
What are the 3 A's of Mentoring?
Available, Analytical and an Active Listener.
Three types of evaluations?
Goal based, process based and outcome based.
What is the focus of Dynamic Leadership path?
Build skills as a strategic leader, understanding leadership and communication styles and dealing with conflict.