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Monthly Archives: May 2009
Toastmaster roles: Table topics master
Last Monday I performed the role of topicsmaster, a role that is part of the Toastmasters Competent Leader Manual. This role required me to devise and introduce a series of topics for people to talk about without any preparation. The theme I chose for my topics was Quantum Physics. I wanted to scare the participants into [...]
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The Way of Harmony
Aikido was originally developed as a defensive martial art in Japan and has since spawned many different styles. The style I practice is Ki Aikido. Ki Aikido abstains from the terms martial art and self defense branding itself as a distinct art form that focuses on developing ki, the Japanese word for “harmonious spirit”. Once you’ve [...]
Impromptu speaking advice from an improvisation teacher