Read on to learn how you can get a copy of The Finalists: 2008, FOR FREE! As we progress through the Toastmasters International Speech Competition season, you might be wondering if you have what it takes to be the next World Champion of Public Speaking. After winning my Area this past Saturday, I started to [...]

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This week, I am re-reading “The Art of Learning: An Inner Journey to Optimal Performance“, by Josh Waitzkin. I am glad I picked it up during Toastmaster’s International Speech Competition season, because it provides a wealth of information for anyone that is involved in competitions that require mental and performance skills. This book will appeal [...]

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Many public speaking writers and bloggers (myself included) have the ability to write ad nauseam about the ins and outs of powerpoint, preparing keynote speeches, and how to connect with your audience. Though the understanding how to prepare a slide deck, keynote, or being able to handle an audience is a powerful skill, the rubber [...]

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In the past year, the visitors and subscribers to mytoastmastersblog.com has grown exponentially and I am thankful for each and everyone of you that has taken an interest in my writing on public speaking, professional speaking, and Toastmasters. If you are new to the blog, or maybe just scanned a few early articles, here are [...]

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 While reviewing the outline for one of my keynotes, “Speak with Your Audience A Dynamic and Entertaining Presentation on Speaking Mastery”, I realized that I had not written a post on the most important trap to avoid when speaking in public, not connecting with your audience. While this is something that I discuss frequently on [...]

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