Come join Voyagers on June 8! Our theme will be Perserverance

Thursdays at 7am at Lestats on Adams Avenue in Normal Heights. And on zoom!

Ping us at toastmastersvoyagers@gmail.com for more info and the Zoom link
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How to Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Come join us – on zoom and at Lestats Coffeehouse on Adams Avenue in San Diego. Thursdays at 7am PT until 8:30am PT.
Contact us at toastmastersvoyagers@gmail.com to get more info and the zoom logo-on.
The fear of speaking in public is real – but you can overcome it to be an effective and powerful speaker.
What are the benefits of becoming a better speaker?
• You are perceived as competent, effective, successful.
o The ability to clearly express thoughts often determines how successful and happy people are in their lives.
o You will never reach your full potential unless you can effectively communicate with others (Warren Buffett)
• When you overcome a fear like speaking in public, you grow in self confidence and self-esteem.
o Your self-confidence flows into and enhances every aspect of your life.
• You can learn to be a better speaker.
o It’s a skill like swimming, riding a bike or playing the piano.
o Growing that skill simply requires a commitment to self-improvement through guided by instruction, practice, and feedback.
• Becoming a better speaker literally transforms you and your life outside of Toastmasters.
There are two components to becoming a better speaker –
What you need to know and what you need to do.
What you need to know
• Speaking will not kill you.
o I have never seen anyone die at a Voyagers meeting!
• Others have done it before and will do it after you.
o Some members could not even say their name in front of the group at their first meeting. Yet they became successful speakers.
• It’s safe here.
o Voyagers Toastmasters is a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
o We like you and we want to see you succeed.
• You can do this!
o Speaking is a teachable, learnable, skill. This is something you can do
• There is help.
o Voyagers is a mutually supportive atmosphere.
o You receive a coach/mentor to help you.
o All Voyagers are committed to your success.
• This is a place to practice, learn, and grow.
• We will help you with honest and caring feedback.
What you need to do
 PREPARE – -there is no substitute for preparation.
 As Hal Slater says, “Preparation liberates consciousness”.
 “A speech well prepared is 90% delivered”, Dale Carnegie.
 Preparation allows spontaneity.
 FIND A GOOD TOPIC
 Start by talking about something you know – yourself in your Icebreaker speech.
 Move on to something you’re passionate about.
 Tell us about your life and your experiences, what you’ve done and what you’ve learned.
 CHANGE YOUR VIEW AND YOUR ATTITUDE
 Focus on your audience, not yourself or your fears.
 Think about the value of your speech to your audience.
 Desire to serve, inform, motivate, inspire, or entertain –your speech is the medium
 RELAX
 Breathe – deeply, from your belly, and regularly.
 Visualize
 The importance of the speech for your audience
 The value you are going to deliver.
 Remember, the audience likes you.
 Imagine
 Talking to a friend about something you know. Can you do that?
 Discussing your favorite book, your favorite movie, a sports team. Can you do that?
 As many gather around, imagine standing up and addressing the group as you continue – Can you do that?
 DURING THE SPEECH
 Know cold your introduction and closing by heart.
• You jump start your speech without thinking.
• You can end anytime you need to!
 Get a quick laugh or elicit an emotion from your audience.
• Laughter takes the tension out of your body.
• Emotions connect you to the audience.
 Find a friendly face and speak to them!
 Use notes if you need them but try not to memorize the entire speech.
 KEEP TRYING
 Prepare, practice, deliver, and receive feedback.
 YOU CAN DO THIS!

You are invited to Join us IN PERSON this Thursday, May 25, 2023 from 7-8:30 AM Pacific at our new location, Lestat’s Coffee Shop!

The meeting will be hybrid: both in-person and online. This will be our fifth week of the 6 week Speechcraft Training Program. The program has been developed and refined through the Toastmaster International organization and has been proven to improve participants’ communication, leadership, public speaking, and critical thinking skills.

Lestat’s Coffee Shop
3343 Adams Avenue
San Diego, CA 92116

Join us in person or Zoom in at http://tiny.cc/VoyagersToastmasters

Voyagers Toastmasters Club #5315, established in Old Town in 1983, is a dynamic Toastmasters International Club with a long tradition of excellence, professionalism and enthusiasm.

Over the 32 years of the club’s existence, members have grown into poised speakers, superior leaders, proficient managers, and best-selling authors. Club membership is diverse, including a mix of entrepreneurs, business leaders, consultants, students, retirees, and educators. Experienced members act as coaches and mentors to new members, guiding them as they develop skills.

Contact us at toastmastersvoyagers@gmail.com

Guests are always welcome to attend and participate.