Programme
Toastmaster communication programme
When you join London Communicators you also become a member of the worldwide Toastmasters International organisation.
You will receive the new member pack including the manual outlining the 10 speeches which you can undertake to become a Competent Communicator (CC). Once you are a member you will be able to book yourself in for speeches and other speaking roles online through our website.
You will also have an opportunity to improve your leadership skills and participate in the Competent Leader programme (CL).
Listed here are the objectives of each of the
ten speech projects in the
Competent Communication Program (CC):
Speech #1 'The Icebreaker' (4-5-6 minutes):
- To begin speaking before an audience.
- To help you understand what areas require particular emphasis in your speaking development.
- To introduce yourself to your fellow Club members.
Speech #2 `Organise Your Speech` (5-6-7 minutes):
- To help you organise your thoughts into a logical sequence that leads your audience to a clearly defined goal.
- To build a speech outline that includes an opening, a body, and a conclusion.
Speech #3 `Get to the Point` (5-6-7 minutes):
- To convince the audience of your earnestness, sincerity, and conviction on a subject you thoroughly understand.
- To confront and control any nervousness you may have.
Speech #4 `How to Say it` (5-6-7 minutes):
- To select precisely the right words required to communicate your ideas clearly and vividly.
- To avoid lengthy words and sentences and jargon.
Speech #5 `Your Body Speaks` (5-6-7 minutes):
- To learn the value of gestures and body movements as part of a speech.
- To explore the different ways of using body language.
- To develop a sense of timing and natural, smooth body movement.
Speech #6 'Vocal Variety' (5-6-7 minutes):
- To explore the use of voice volume, pitch, rate, and quality as assets to your speaking.
- Use pauses to enhance your message.
- To achieve a pleasing natural voice quality when speaking.
Speech #7 Research Your Topic
(5-6-7 minutes):
- To bring together and apply the communication skills you have learned in the preceding projects.
- To organise your speech in a logical manner, following one of the suggested outlines.
- To research the facts needed to support your speech.
Speech #8 'Add Impact to Your Speech'
(5-6-7 minutes):
- Select visual aids that are appropriate for your message and the audience.
- To learn how to use props effectively in your presentations.
Speech #9 'Persuade With Power'
(5-6-7 minutes):
- To present a talk that persuades the audience to accept your proposal or viewpoint.
- To achieve this persuasive effect by appealing to the audience's self interest, building a logical foundation for agreement, and arousing emotional commitment to your cause.
Speech #10 'Inspire Your Audience'
(8-9-10 minutes):
- To understand the mood and feelings of your audience on a particular occasion.
- To put those feelings into words and inspire and challenge the audience, using all the techniques you have learned so far...
When a Toastmaster has completed the 10 speech projects they are awarded a 'Competent Communicator' CC, which is the first achievement award in the Toastmasters programme. It takes usually between one to two years to achieve.
'Competent Leadership (CL)'
Along side the CC a member ca also complete the 'Competent Leadership' - CL manual which credits the work done in performing all the various club roles, plus activities to promote your club and Toastmasters International.
