Conflict is an unavoidable part of interactions between people as it is natural for people to have differences of opinion and disagreements. However, if conflicts are not resolved effectively, they can lead to consequences such as soiled relationships, lost productivity, etc. which is why conflict resolution is a very important skill for everyone. What is […]
Numerous papers, articles and books have been written on the topic of self motivation tips and no one can doubt the power and impact which motivation has on one’s performance. Words have power. If you articulate and present your thoughts in a motivating manner – it can cause your team to accomplish any goals – […]
Why negotiation skills are critical for success? Top tips on mastering the art of effective negotiations As a business professional, freelancer, or even a student – it’s almost guaranteed you’ll be required to participate in negotiations from time to time. Negotiation skills are one of the most important skills for people in both personal and […]
Here are a few top tips on delivering effective evaluations in your pursuit to win the Toastmasters Evaluation Speech Contest. These tips are based on my personal experience and which have helped me reach the District 41 Finals of Toastmasters Evaluation Speech contest in 2018. A Toastmaster evaluation speech is just like any other speech […]
Friends, thanks to support from all my Toastmasters friends, fraternity and well wishers – I have recently been awarded the title of Distinguished Toastmaster – which is the highest educational award possible by Toastmasters. I am very happy to share my Toastmasters speech sample for you to enjoy. Please share your feedback in the comments […]
Imagine you have got an opportunity to open a large conference filled with a thousand people and you are asked to introduce the main speaker. It is seemingly a small one- or two-minute opening speech but it is one of the most important part of the session as your main job is to set the […]
Toastmasters speech on Leadership lessons through three personal short stories How many of you want to go to heaven but don’t want to die? How many of you want to reach the pinnacle of leadership success but are not ready to upgrade your skills? How many of you want to change the world but are […]
A Toastmasters Humorous Speech Sample titled “An Extra Pair of Eyes” which I delivered at our Club’s Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest, about how we hate our handicaps and how we should actually appreciate and count our blessings instead. I received the First Prize in the contest and this is an excerpt from my speech. AN […]
Top Tips, Techniques, and Pitfalls on the Art of Impromptu Speaking in Public Impromptu speaking may sound more dangerous, more unglamorous and more difficult than prepared speaking – but it is a very important life skill. Imagine your boss asks you where you were when you returned after a long lunch break, or imagine your […]
Importance of Active Listening in Communication “When you talk, you are only repeating what you know. But if you listen, you may learn something which you don’t know.” Women often say that their husbands are the best secret keepers – they do not tell anyone because they themselves did not listen in the first place! […]