Toastmasters

WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE

Engaging Humor

The Engaging Humor path is designed to help you build your skills as a humorous and engaging public speaker. The projects on this path focus on understanding your sense of humor and how that sense of humor translates to engaging audience members. The projects contribute to developing an understanding of how to effectively use humor in a speech, including challenging situations and impromptu speeches. This path culminates in an extended humorous speech that will allow you to apply what you learned. Not available in printed materials.

LEVEL ONE: Mastering Fundamentals

Icebreaker
Evaluation and Feedback
Researching and Presenting

LEVEL TWO: Learning your style

Understanding your Leadership Style
Understanding your Communication Style
Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring

LEVEL THREE: Increasing Knowledge

Negotiate the Best Outcome

Electives (choose 2)
Deliver Social Speeches
Using Presentation Software
Connect with Storytelling
Creating Effective Visual Aids
Using Descriptive Language
Connect with Your Audience
Make Connections Through Networking
Focus on the Positive
Inspire Your Audience
Prepare for an Interview
Understanding Vocal Variety
Effective Body Language
Active Listening
Know Your Sense of Humor

LEVEL FOUR: Building Skills

Manage Change

Electives (choose 1)
Create a Podcast
Building a Social Media Presence
Managing a Difficult Audience
Write a Compelling Blog
Manage Online Meetings
Question-and-Answer Session
Public Relations Strategies
Manage Projects Successfully

LEVEL FIVE: Demonstration Expertise

Lead in Any Situation
Reflect on Your Path

Electives (choose 1)
Lessons Learned
Moderate a Panel Discussion
Ethical Leadership
Leading in Your Volunteer Organization
Prepare to Speak Professionally
High Performance Leadership