The above was my entry into the Phoenix Speakers Humorous speech contest 2011. I won at the club level, I didn’t place at Area level. Congratulations to Laura McCracken who won and went on to represent our Area at the Division B contest.
As with any speech at Toastmasters it was a big learning experience. I was pleased with the new things I tried, like leaning on an audience member (thanks Tom). However I would like to lower the intensity of the delivery and appear more loose on stage.
I would encourage everyone to try competitive public speaking. It takes nerves to a new level and reveals blind spots in your writing and delivery. The opportunity to perform a speech more than once and incorporate feedback was eye opening and gave me an appreciation for feedback that is specific and applicable rather than vague and subjective.
Humorous speaking contest
The above was my entry into the Phoenix Speakers Humorous speech contest 2011. I won at the club level, I didn’t place at Area level. Congratulations to Laura McCracken who won and went on to represent our Area at the Division B contest.
As with any speech at Toastmasters it was a big learning experience. I was pleased with the new things I tried, like leaning on an audience member (thanks Tom). However I would like to lower the intensity of the delivery and appear more loose on stage.
I would encourage everyone to try competitive public speaking. It takes nerves to a new level and reveals blind spots in your writing and delivery. The opportunity to perform a speech more than once and incorporate feedback was eye opening and gave me an appreciation for feedback that is specific and applicable rather than vague and subjective.
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