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Click here to read just the story, A Good Harvest, without all of the staging cues. A GOOD HARVEST Final draft: August 20, 2013 • Read-through time: 6:45 (Speech text with === [stage directions] ===) === OPENING OF SPEECH === === CENTER-STAGE BACK === [Starting at the back of the stage, walk to the front…
Good public speaking demo at this evening’s Capital City Toastmasters – Midtown Sacramento in-person meeting! Two guests, and a 3rd that wished to participate but we ran out of time. Address sweaty palms and a flush face with an equally-physical response: a deep breath. It allows you to mentally reset, adds a purposeful pause, and…
Reid Walley answering Helena Rhim’s Toastmasters Table Topics question: “Do you have a favorite stock pick?” Capital City Toastmasters #142, Sacramento, CA
Since I evaluated Helena Rhim’s Toastmasters speech, I asked her what she was physically experiencing while she was speaking: My body was shaking When I paused I could feel my face turning red I felt the vein in neck throbbing My hands were clammy Even though she was nervous and experienced all of these symptoms,…
Reid Walley 2017 Keynote: When You Grow, Your Club Grows2017 Toastmasters District 39 Division C Leadership Dinner, Chico, CA
Want to know how to grow your Toastmasters club? You didn’t join Toastmasters to get good at Toastmasters. You joined to get better at your real life! Why did you join? And the newest members in your club, why did they join? If you want to grow your Toastmasters club, make sure and keep their…
Why is embracing panic so important? Because… Appearing calm under pressure is a sign of leadership. Not knowing how to respond to panic can prevent you from starting in the first place. Fear of public speaking. Fear of failure. Fear of getting punched in the face. Fear of starting your own business. Fear of looking stupid…