Princeton Toastmasters

Using the correct words is important in ensuring that the proper meaning of the speaker’s message is communicated correctly. However, it is easy to misuse word usage. First, there are words that are similar in sound, spelling, or meaning. Secondly, there are words that are loaded with political, social, historical, aesthetic, or moral values. Finally, there are words that are just simply overused or misused. For example, words such as fantastic, awesome, and incredible are commonly misused and have strayed away from their original meaning. For more information on words to avoid, please see http://www.dailywritingtips.com/10-intensifiers-you-should-really-absolutely-avoid/

written by Lou Arango

Monday March 1, 2010 was a first in more than number.  Jack Levitt, DTM hosted the first Princeton Toastmasters webinar titled, "The Do's and Don'ts of Evaluation".

written by Ed Andriessen \\ tags: evaluation webinar, speech evaluation, Toastmasters, Toastmasters International, webinar

There are many reasons people come to Toastmasters — improve communication, build leadership skills, get encouragement from a supportive group.  The number one reason though is to get past the fear of public speaking.  Here’s a real life testimonial from someone who got past the fear.  Most people do, you can too.

written by Ed Andriessen \\ tags: Communication, Public speaking, Self Improvement, Toastmasters, Toastmasters International

Recently, one of the people I have been mentoring asked me to prepare for their first Table Topics.  They asked what I did to become more comfortable with Table Topics and I shared some strategies that have helped me become more comfortable both at the club and in the boardroom.  Here’s the e-mail I sent.  If you have any strategies of your own, please share them for the good and benefit of the club.

Dear Fellow Toastmaster, Continue reading »

written by Ed Andriessen \\ tags: frames, strategies, Table Topics