Author Archives: rswall

Toastmasters To The Rescue!

Posted on January 29, 2009 by rswall

Our club president Barbara Weisenberger writes: “I had an issue come up here at work that really involved a company-wide solution.  To handle things like that we have an “Innovation Committee” set up which considers and often interviews people who … Continue reading →

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Announcing the SpeechCraft Workshop!

Posted on January 26, 2009 by rswall

Chippewa Valley Toastmasters will be hosting a SpeechCraft workshop beginning in February 19th!  This workshop will meet every Thursday from 6:30 to 8:00 pm at the LDS Chapel on Stein Blvd, and will run until the 26th of March.  Participants will … Continue reading →

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Speaking Tip – Fit Your Material To The Time

Posted on July 1, 2008 by rswall

Ever been in a meeting where one speaker turned what should have been a five-minute lecture into a thirty-minute monstrosity? We all tend to do this from time to time, and the number one reason it happens is because we … Continue reading →

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Speaking Tip – Your Audience Isn’t Your Enemy

Posted on June 1, 2008 by rswall

When you’re up there beginning your speech, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the audience is as critical of you as you are of yourself. This is a natural human tendency – to believe that others … Continue reading →

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Speaking Tip – Don’t Try To Emulate Others!

Posted on May 1, 2008 by rswall

We’ve all seen speakers that were really good at what they did. If you’ve ever seen Zig Ziglar, Tony Robbins, or some other famous speaker give a presentation, you know what excellence in speaking looks like. It’s great to watch … Continue reading →

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International Speech Contest Winners

Posted on March 14, 2008 by rswall

Last night, Chippewa Valley Toastmasters held the club-level International Speech Contest.  The goal of this contest is to present a speech that’s inspirational or motivational in nature.  Contestants are evaluated by a panel of judges, and assigned points based upon … Continue reading →

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