[Hidden-tech] Public speaking

[Kathy Reinig]

I agree - and moreso.  There are additional skills you'll pick up, of  
which the most important might be how to present an evaluation such  
that the person is likely to hear what you're saying and learn from  
it.  Ever want some experience organizing a conference?  Running  
meetings on schedule?  Mentoring?  Those opportunities and more are  
available, though some require going beyond the local club.

Although clubs follow the same basic materials and guidelines, they do  
vary in many ways so if you're near multiple clubs, try out more than  
one and see which is the best fit.  (And often clubs love guest  
speakers, giving even more opportunities for practice)

Kathy
previously involved in eastern MA and using the skills most days



Kathy Reinig
KJ Reinig Associates
quantitative research analysts

+1 978 544 2194
Kathy.Reinig at KJReinig.com





On Oct 19, 2010, at 7:19 AM, Annamarie Pluhar wrote:

>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's  
> area.
>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
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> I used to belong to that group. I am now a founding member of the  
> Brattleboro club.
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> If you've EVER felt that you could improve your skills as a speaker  
> (sales, conferences, speeches, presentations etc.) go to  
> Toastmasters. The program really works. It's also fun. Think about  
> it, when you you ever get to practice public speaking? The materials  
> are first rate and this club is also.
>
> That group meets in Northampton on Wednesdays. The Brattleboro group  
> meets the second and fourth Thursdays - if that works better for you  
> schedule.
>
> Annamarie Pluhar
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> On Oct 18, 2010, at 9:22 AM, Jeff Rutherford wrote:
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>>   ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the  
>> member's area.
>>   ** If you did, we all thank you.
>>
>>
>> Public speaking skills can benefit many solo entrepreneurs. I'm an  
>> active member of the Speakeasy Toastmasters chapter in Northampton,  
>> MA.
>>
>> This Wednesday night, October 20th, we're holding an open house. If  
>> you're interested in Toastmasters or improving your public speaking  
>> skills, I encourage you to come to the meeting on Wednesday night.  
>> All the details are below.
>>
>> Speakeasy Toastmasters Hosting Open House
>>
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>>
>> Speakeasy Toastmasters, the local Presidents’ Distinguished award- 
>> winning chapter of Toastmasters International, will be holding its  
>> semi-annual Open House, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at The College  
>> Church, 48 Pomeroy Terrace, Northampton, MA., 6:30-8:45pm. Mike  
>> Finn (Public Relations spokesman) states “Toastmasters offers a  
>> proven way to improve your communication skills. By participating  
>> in a fun and supportive Toastmasters group, you’ll become a better  
>> speaker and leader, and gain confidence to succeed in whatever path  
>> you’ve chosen in life.” Visitors are welcome! For further  
>> information about Toastmasters, the Open House, or directions,  
>> please contact Mike Finn, (413)331-2266 or (413)364-2401, or see www.toastofnorthampton.org 
>> .
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>>
>>
>> Jeff Rutherford
>> 413-475-0087
>> jeff at jeffrutherford.com
>>
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