Gale Dunlap //April 28, 2014//
I wrote an article recently for ColoradoBiz talking about some tips to improve your public speaking…or at least tips which might help you feel less apoplectic while speaking. I neglected to include one of the most important tips, in my view, that can help improve your speaking.
Join Toastmasters.
I promise I am not getting any kickbacks from this organization, but it has helped thousands of people improve their public speaking, including me. Yes, it can be corny at times — but it works. That’s why it’s still going strong after 90 years!
Here’s why I think it works:
Toastmasters is not for me, you say. I don’t have time. It’s too corny. I encourage you to try it and follow three more tips:
A final incentive: they still give plastic gold-toned and silver-toned trophies for the best speech in various categories.