Spring Conference 2009 Workshops

Toastmasters and You! - Bob Brousseau, DTM

Saturday, April 25 (9:25 – 10:10)

Do you know the names of Toastmasters International Directors for Region VI? Can you name the Past International President of Toastmasters International and this person’s Home Club? Do you know who your Division Governor is or what a Division Governor does? What about an Area Governor?

If you had trouble answering the above questions, then this is the workshop you should be attending … Toastmasters and You!

This workshop will enhance your knowledge of the Toastmasters organization and its composition.

Emotional Intelligence for Self-Improvement - Norma Domey, DTM

Saturday, April 25 (9:25 – 10:10)

Exploring how understanding and using emotional intelligence can help us get more from life at home, work or play …

This workshop features ways to use Emotional Intelligence for self-improvement, creating high performing teams, and developing truly visionary leadership. Want to improve your relationships with others?

Join Norma as she shares how to better perceive emotions, use emotions, understand emotions, and manage emotions.

Make Your Mark - Beverley Miranda, DTM

Saturday, April 25 (9:25 – 10:10)

Managing your brand is critical to achieving success. How well do we know ourselves and know what makes us good brands in society, in our community, and in our clubs. A successful personal brand is not about building a special image it must be authentic. It must resonate in times of adversity and make a mark through strength of character.

Reach Out and Touch Some-one - Jack Gammon, DTM

Saturday, April 25 (16:15 – 17:00)

Are you tired of listening to “put-downs”? Do you leave your positive evaluation “Mode” in your TM Club? If yes, this workshop is for you. We will explore the potential within “US” to reach-out to people with contempt or compassion and to how use “OUR” compassion to give true meaning to: “It’s not what we say, but why and how we say it, that is important.

FreeToastHost – A Professional Website for Your Toastmasters Club - Brian McDonald, ACS, CL

Saturday, April 25 (16:15 – 17:00)

Since January of 2004, FreeToastHost.org has been helping clubs attract new members, operate more efficiently, and keep current members informed and interested. Over 6,900 Toastmasters clubs around the world have benefitted from the no-cost websites and on-line tools provided by FreeToastHost.org such as the duty roster, member directory, e-mail lists, discussion boards, club calendars, and much more. Come and watch the support of FreeToastHost put a site together.

The Secret of Lasting Changes: A Practical Tool - Saeed Shobeiri, CC, MBA

Saturday, April 25 (16:15 – 17:00)

We all want to make a few important changes in our lives and in fact, most of us have already taken steps to do so. However, the problem is that most of those changes do not last for long time. You probably have seen people who change a habit or behaviour for some time but later they go back to their old ones again.

This workshop pulls together different experts’ viewpoints on this question and suggests a practical tool for lasting change called “Experiential Change Tool (ECT).” Using this tool is both inspiring and fun! During the workshop, audience will learn about this tool and apply it to a real life desired change.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly Evaluations - Gina Cook, DTM

Sunday, April 26 (09:00 – 09:45)

Through this evaluation workshop, you will gain insight on how to make you a better evaluator by learning some tricks of the trade. Helpful do’s and don’ts will show you what works for both inside and outside of a Toastmasters environment.

Building a Professional Work Presentation Demeanour and Profile - Harry Kingston, DTM

Sunday, April 26 (09:00 – 09:45)

Do you really take advantage of our Program to develop high quality consistent delivery of Presentations at work, in the community, and in Leadership roles? How much time and effort do you really invest in understanding the “professional” skills that are translated into GROWTH in your career? This interactive Workshop will challenge you to reach your potential, by investing time in honing skills offered by an in-depth appreciation of real skills translated to the job market. Presented by one of our top District presenters, you will be energized for Success!

Advancing Your Toastmaster’s Experience - Nena Nera, DTM and Diann Franklin, DTM

Sunday, April 26 (09:00 – 09:45)

Learn about the value of membership in an advanced club, the development of higher level of communication and leadership skills, and the opportunity to deliver complex projects from advanced manuals. Listen to effective feedback from experienced Toastmasters as they guide members who wish to take their Toastmasters experience to a higher level. You won’t want to miss this interactive, educational session!

EMPOWERmeter™: Tracking the strength of your Toastmasters Club, Unleash the power and potential of your club members - Angie Arciero, CC, CL

Sunday, April 26 (10:00 – 10:45)

With so much riding on achieving your club’s Distinguished Club Program, can you afford not learn how to empower your club members? Like the physical law of “creative power,” we experience a different kind of “creative power” when “Empowerment” is integrated in the life of a Toastmasters Club.

Come see how the “EMPOWERmeter™” can support and facilitate the achievement of a high performance club.

Speaking Like Obama - Simon Parcher, DTM and Sylvia Larass

Sunday, April 26 (10:00 – 10:45)

Barack Obama is without question the greatest English speaking orator in public life at the present time. This workshop will explain and demonstrate his many speaking skills. Video clips will be used as Sylvia acquaints you with his polished voice techniques and Simon reveals his powerful semantic methods. Come feel the passion and spice up your speech with Simon and Sylvia (and Obama!)