Rolf Ridge moved fluidly from item to item on the agenda with his fluid theme of "Water"
Brian McGinnis gave his #8 speech The Case for the Electric Car and was voted Most Improved:
Brian was evaluated by Art Terry, also selected as Best Evaluator:
Arnie Buss practiced Losing My Baggage:
and was evaluated by Fred Sadler:
Table topics was a tie between Moyara Ruehsen and Ali Yilmaz:
Friday, July 29, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
How to Start a Story
Fred Sadler (and his hair) regaled us with stories and more stories as "Mr. Joy of Public Speaking" spread some more joy!
Humor was supplied by Nusret Denizci:
Best Table Topics was won by Zeynep Yilmaz:
Completing the Turkish Trifecta, Erkan Abunaz gave his #2 speech My Love and was voted Most Improved:
Erkan was evaluated by Brian McGinnis, who was also Best Evaluator:
Art Terry followed with a #3 speech Why Me?:
Art was evaluated by Arnie Buss:
Suad Ali won Best Speaker for her #7 speech Post Conflict Recovery:
Suad was evaluated by Jim Burlison:
Humor was supplied by Nusret Denizci:
Best Table Topics was won by Zeynep Yilmaz:
Completing the Turkish Trifecta, Erkan Abunaz gave his #2 speech My Love and was voted Most Improved:
Erkan was evaluated by Brian McGinnis, who was also Best Evaluator:
Art Terry followed with a #3 speech Why Me?:
Art was evaluated by Arnie Buss:
Suad Ali won Best Speaker for her #7 speech Post Conflict Recovery:
Suad was evaluated by Jim Burlison:
Friday, July 15, 2011
Listen!
Sharon Lipinski's theme of Listening proved very thought-provoking in a fantastic meeting! Due to time constraints she was not able to relate all the material she had - please scroll to the bottom of this post to read this great reflection.
Jim Burlison was the Humorst:
Glenn Woodson won best Table Topics(again!):
Nell Turley gave her #2 speech In Case of Fire and was voted Most Improved Speaker:
Nell was evaluated by Michelle Banazwski, who was selected Best Evaluator:
Katharine Danies Kurz was voted Best Speaker for her #8 speech How One Pesky Little Protein Changed My Life:
Kate was evaluated by Stanley Wong:
Brian McGinnis continued his sprint through the CC manual with his #7 speech The Last Astronaut:
Brian was evaluated by Nusret Denizci:
Sharon's Thoughts on Listening
God gave us twice as many ears as mouths, so we can listen twice as much as we talk. I wish I always followed this advice, but I like to talk and I have a lot to say. But nevertheless, listening is a critical part of public speaking, and I’ll share with you three different areas where it’s important to listen.
The first happens when someone asks you to speak. Then, it is time to start asking them questions and listening carefully to the responses. Ask simple open-ended questions, and listen to the response.
Why did you ask me to speak?
What would you like me to speak about?
What would your group like to hear?
Why is this important to your group?
Who else will be speaking?
Listen carefully to responses for two reasons. First, responses will help you determine if you will accept the invitation to speak. Second, listening will also help you put together a presentation that is of interest to the audience. Remember, the audience is the most important ‘person’ in the room, not the speaker. You can only speak to their needs if you ask what they are, and then listen to their response.
The second time to listen is at the event you’ll be speaking. Arrive early to meet people before the event begins. When you meet, ask about them and their organization or group. Ask what interesting projects the group is working on. You may learn that they just raised $10,000 for the local Children’s Hospital. Listen carefully and make a mental note or add to your speaking notes. Congratulating the group on the success of this worthwhile project at the beginning of your presentation will help you to connect with them. And remember, your objective is to learn about them, not talk about yourself. We never learn anything when we are speaking, only when we’re listening.
When you are speaking at an event that has multiple speakers, try to listen to as many of the other speakers as you can. In particular, don't miss the keynote or general session speakers. By doing this you are able to add a polish to your talk and to the event as a whole. It also might save you some embarrassment from covering material other speakers have already covered.
The third time to listen to the audience is while you’re giving your speech. A speech is really a conversation where you won’t be interrupted, but listening to your audience will help you connect and more effectively deliver your message. Toastmasters are great listeners, but that won’t necessarily be your experience when you speak at a non-toastmaster event.
How do you do listen to your audience? Looking at their faces is a good place to start. Is there interest or boredom? Which way are their heads tilted? Are they looking at you, looking down or looking elsewhere? Firstly, make eye contact with selected members of the audience from different parts of the room to establish rapport and don't forget to smile. Look out for their facial expressions to see if they are happy, interested or bored with your speech.
React to the audience! If they laugh, pause to let the laughter permeate and then subside. If they are looking look puzzled or confused, you may want to slow down and articulate your next point carefully and take your time to speaker clearly. If they are frowning, then you may have to make some changes or lose your audience.
Jim Burlison was the Humorst:
Glenn Woodson won best Table Topics(again!):
Nell Turley gave her #2 speech In Case of Fire and was voted Most Improved Speaker:
Nell was evaluated by Michelle Banazwski, who was selected Best Evaluator:
Katharine Danies Kurz was voted Best Speaker for her #8 speech How One Pesky Little Protein Changed My Life:
Kate was evaluated by Stanley Wong:
Brian McGinnis continued his sprint through the CC manual with his #7 speech The Last Astronaut:
Brian was evaluated by Nusret Denizci:
Sharon's Thoughts on Listening
God gave us twice as many ears as mouths, so we can listen twice as much as we talk. I wish I always followed this advice, but I like to talk and I have a lot to say. But nevertheless, listening is a critical part of public speaking, and I’ll share with you three different areas where it’s important to listen.
The first happens when someone asks you to speak. Then, it is time to start asking them questions and listening carefully to the responses. Ask simple open-ended questions, and listen to the response.
Why did you ask me to speak?
What would you like me to speak about?
What would your group like to hear?
Why is this important to your group?
Who else will be speaking?
Listen carefully to responses for two reasons. First, responses will help you determine if you will accept the invitation to speak. Second, listening will also help you put together a presentation that is of interest to the audience. Remember, the audience is the most important ‘person’ in the room, not the speaker. You can only speak to their needs if you ask what they are, and then listen to their response.
The second time to listen is at the event you’ll be speaking. Arrive early to meet people before the event begins. When you meet, ask about them and their organization or group. Ask what interesting projects the group is working on. You may learn that they just raised $10,000 for the local Children’s Hospital. Listen carefully and make a mental note or add to your speaking notes. Congratulating the group on the success of this worthwhile project at the beginning of your presentation will help you to connect with them. And remember, your objective is to learn about them, not talk about yourself. We never learn anything when we are speaking, only when we’re listening.
When you are speaking at an event that has multiple speakers, try to listen to as many of the other speakers as you can. In particular, don't miss the keynote or general session speakers. By doing this you are able to add a polish to your talk and to the event as a whole. It also might save you some embarrassment from covering material other speakers have already covered.
The third time to listen to the audience is while you’re giving your speech. A speech is really a conversation where you won’t be interrupted, but listening to your audience will help you connect and more effectively deliver your message. Toastmasters are great listeners, but that won’t necessarily be your experience when you speak at a non-toastmaster event.
How do you do listen to your audience? Looking at their faces is a good place to start. Is there interest or boredom? Which way are their heads tilted? Are they looking at you, looking down or looking elsewhere? Firstly, make eye contact with selected members of the audience from different parts of the room to establish rapport and don't forget to smile. Look out for their facial expressions to see if they are happy, interested or bored with your speech.
React to the audience! If they laugh, pause to let the laughter permeate and then subside. If they are looking look puzzled or confused, you may want to slow down and articulate your next point carefully and take your time to speaker clearly. If they are frowning, then you may have to make some changes or lose your audience.
Friday, July 08, 2011
Summer Vacation
Michelle Banazwski chose the seasonally appropriate theme of Summer Vacation for this weeks meeting and treated us to a Magical Mystery Tour.
Brian McGinnis was the humorist:
Returning former member Amy Treadwell won Table Topics:
Adrian Papachica gave his second speech in as many weeks with his #2 The Most Important Aspect of a Strong Character, for which he was voted Most Improved:
Adrian was evaluated by Ngan Kim, who was selected Best Evaluator:
Tom Shih gave a #8 speech, The Three Traps of Overeating, and was voted Best Speaker:
Tom was evaluated by Rolf Ridge, who unfortunately went over time:
Brian McGinnis was the humorist:
Returning former member Amy Treadwell won Table Topics:
Adrian Papachica gave his second speech in as many weeks with his #2 The Most Important Aspect of a Strong Character, for which he was voted Most Improved:
Adrian was evaluated by Ngan Kim, who was selected Best Evaluator:
Tom Shih gave a #8 speech, The Three Traps of Overeating, and was voted Best Speaker:
Tom was evaluated by Rolf Ridge, who unfortunately went over time:
Friday, July 01, 2011
Connection and Independence Day
The Lipinski Administration was kicked off in grand fashion by first-time TMoD Art Terry, who chose a theme of Connection and Independence Day.
Ngan Kim was the humorist:
Kate Daniels Kurz was voted Best Table Topics Speaker:
Margaret Stevens was voted Most Improved Speaker for her Table Topics:
Adrian Papacica gave his Icebreaker speech Do You Know What Shaped Who You Aee Today?:
Adrian was evaluated by Natasha Zeligs:
Karen and Glenn Woodson tag-teamed on a dual project from the "Special Occasion Speeches" advanced manual, accepting and receiving an award. Karen gave and Glenn accepted:
Karen and Glenn were evaluated by Fred Sadler, who was selected Best Evaluator:
Michelle Banazwski was voted Best Speaker for her #7 speech Twice a Week With Thom:
Michelle was evaluated by Sharon Lipinski:
Ngan Kim was the humorist:
Kate Daniels Kurz was voted Best Table Topics Speaker:
Margaret Stevens was voted Most Improved Speaker for her Table Topics:
Adrian Papacica gave his Icebreaker speech Do You Know What Shaped Who You Aee Today?:
Adrian was evaluated by Natasha Zeligs:
Karen and Glenn Woodson tag-teamed on a dual project from the "Special Occasion Speeches" advanced manual, accepting and receiving an award. Karen gave and Glenn accepted:
Karen and Glenn were evaluated by Fred Sadler, who was selected Best Evaluator:
Michelle Banazwski was voted Best Speaker for her #7 speech Twice a Week With Thom:
Michelle was evaluated by Sharon Lipinski:
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