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How long does it take to improve my public speaking?

“How long does it take to improve my public speaking?” This is a question that we sometimes get asked by our guests. The time taken for improvements depends on a few factors.  These can include: how much existing public speaking … Continue reading

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From Fear and Overwhelm to Focus and Opportunity

At Shropshire Speakers, we hosted another online meeting on Wednesday April 15th. One of our more experienced speakers, Mags O’Brien, delivered an excellent speech which is now available on YouTube. During this speech, Mags draws on her professional and personal … Continue reading

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Twelve tips for better presentations

At Shropshire Speakers, we sometimes get enquiries from professional people who are interested in improving their presentation skills. Perhaps they are already delivering presentations on a regular basis and are looking to improve, or perhaps they have been asked to … Continue reading

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A Toastmaster’s Journey

One of the main benefits of Toastmasters is that there is a structured plan for learning and development available to all members.  This includes practical tasks specifically designed to improve Public Speaking and Leadership skills. Toastmasters is currently in the … Continue reading

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Keeping Time

Keeping time is a very important concept in Toastmasters. A few years ago, I attended some corporate training on Communication and Leadership skills. For one of the exercises, we were split into small groups, and each group was given a … Continue reading

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Top Tips for Wedding Speeches

At Shropshire Speakers, we sometimes get enquiries from men who are facing the prospect of speaking in front of 100+ guests at a wedding, either as the Father of the Bride, Best Man or Groom. This is a unique challenge … Continue reading

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Shropshire Speakers Celebrates Toastmasters International’s 90th Anniversary

Ninety years ago, when Toastmasters founder, Dr. Ralph C. Smedley held the first meeting in the basement of a YMCA in Santa Ana, Calif., USA, only a few people showed up. Now, with membership exceeding 313,000 in more than 14,650 … Continue reading

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Shropshire Speakers Free Open Evening 29th October

Shropshire Speakers Celebrates Toastmasters International’s 90th Anniversary  with free open evening on 29th October. Clubs around the world will celebrate Toastmasters’ 90th anniversary with special meetings. Locally, Shropshire Speakers will be hosting a free open house meeting on   29th October, … Continue reading

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Club Newsletter May 2014

Shropshire Speakers want to keep members and other interested parties informed on upcoming events and news. Please contact us with any suggestions, ideas or articles you wish to see included either through the website contact form or email Liz McCourt, … Continue reading

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Magic speaking pill

WOULDN’T IT BE GREAT If you could just take a magic pill, you would no longer be terrified of speaking in front of groups? (sorry, no such pill exists) Don’t despair, Toastmasters can help you. Find out how with Shropshire … Continue reading

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