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What is Toastmasters Like?

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Kay Heald

When I am asked ‘what is Toastmasters like?’, I always suggest that someone comes along to one of our meetings to find out, because it was not at all what I expected. What made me want to try Toastmasters? About … Continue reading →

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Nervous Speaker

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Kay Heald

Would you describe yourself as a reluctant or nervous speaker? A couple of years ago, this would certainly have described me! When I had to speak in public my mouth would go dry, my hands would shake and my voice … Continue reading →

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Grammar Cakes

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Kay Heald

Shropshire Speakers is one of 400 UK public speaking clubs affiliated to Toastmasters International. However, there is so much more to Shropshire Speakers than just delivering speeches. As a member of the Club, you are given the opportunity to develop … Continue reading →

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Youth Leadership Program (YLP) Legacy

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Kay Heald

Have you ever wondered why they don’t teach public speaking and presentation skills in school? Aren’t schools supposed to be helping the younger generation to become work-ready? Well, it transpires that they have specific targets for academic subjects that they … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged body language, chairmanship, debating, evaluations, listening skills, stagecraft, storytelling, Telford, toastmasters, Youth Leadership program, Youth Parliament | Leave a comment

President of Shropshire Speakers, a Toastmasters Club

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Kay Heald

I sit. Waiting to be called up to the front of the Club. It’s an honour. It’s scary. It’s a challenge. I’m apprehensive. I’m excited. I’m nervous. I think I feel sick, no, it’s nerves (get a grip!). My heart … Continue reading →

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Shropshire Speakers Birth and Growth

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Kay Heald

The Birth and Growth of a Chartered Toastmasters Club It was a cold February afternoon in 2010 when one of my coaching clients asked me to support her when attending a speaking club in Birmingham for the first time, as … Continue reading →

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Winning numbers – what will yours be?

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Jenny Harris

I don’t play Bingo or do the lottery (well not often), but over the last few meetings we have had some winning numbers enhance our club night. We couldn’t make such strides of achievement if we galumphed through an evening it just wouldn’t be … Continue reading →

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The Double Delight Leadership Summit

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Jenny Harris

Its a winner ! Great idea! The Double Delight Leadership Summit was a joint training event held in a meeting room at The Clock Warehouse in Derby home of East Midlands speakers . A picturesque pub on the canal side with … Continue reading →

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Advanced Communication – Double exposure – Public relations

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Jenny Harris

Keeping a club going takes just a bit of effort as I’m sure many of you know, and toastmasters of course isn’t any different. Public relations is just one of the advanced communication skills that you can work towards, giving … Continue reading →

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Landmarks, Hares, Ear Muffs and Hats

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Jenny Harris

This is an amalgamation of the last few meetings at Shropshire speakers and my what a busy time we have been having lately. Lots of visitors attending having discovered us on the internet, gently suggested by bosses or encouraged by … Continue reading →

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