Has your speech a purpose?

04/29/2009
— Written by: Ellen Hermens

Female archer aiming at the targetSo many times I observe speakers who tell a great story – only I miss the purpose in their speech. Especially recently I observed this: as top executive I am regularly the district representative on conferences of the European Toastmasters. Those conferences host the contests for the winners who compete at the European championship.

How do you recognize a purpose?

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Speech-Coach or Toastmasters

03/01/2009
— Written by: Ellen Hermens

When I talk with my customers about my voluntary work at Toastmasters International then I sometimes see confused faces and they ask: “You are a professional speech coach – isn´t Toastmasters a competitor to you?”

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