Spring Conference 2010 Workshops
Play to Win. How to stack the odds in your favour in contests - Laura Gagné, ALB-ACB
Saturday, May 1 (9:30)
What does it take to win on the District stage? Hard work? Yes, but there is more. This workshop will teach you the skills you need in order to stand out from your fellow contestants. Seven easy steps will help you improve your performance and earn higher scores from the judges. Learn the secret of champions. Give yourself the edge.
YOU SAY WHAT??? - Jack Gammon, DTM
Saturday, May 1 (9:30)
Your success depends in large part on your ability to communicate well with your entourage. Good communicators are usually effective public speakers and tend to be good leaders. Most people are shy or nervous about speaking in public and would rather have a root canal instead of delivering a speech. According to Toastmasters International, fear of speaking in public, is the second greatest fear after death.
This workshop is designed, and presented by an experienced Toastmaster, Jack Gammon DTM Past District Governor of Toastmasters International, to initiate you to some basic public speaking skills and tips.
Secret key to SUCCESS and HAPPINESS in life: the human TREASURE WITHIN - Simone Aubrey
Saturday, May 1 (9:30)
The power within is expressed through PASSION and true POTENTIAL is the most powerful force to help overcome obstacles and challenges. Learn the 5 secret KEYS to change, discover the steps to PASSION and true POTENTIAL. Fear and self doubt will be defeated by the BELIEF generated by Passion and true Potential.
TAKE ACTION: START NOW! Just DO IT!
How to Be a Great M.C. (Master of Ceremonies) - Gina Cook, DTM
Saturday, May 1 (16:15)
As a toastmaster, you may be asked to host other events – a graduation ceremony, a friend’s wedding, or a retirement dinner. International Director Candidate, Gina Cook DTM, prepares you for the question ‘What do I do when they ask me to be the MC?’ This step-by-step seminar will provide reassurance whether you are a novice or an experienced MC.
“So you think you can Dance … not really!” - Harry Kingston, DTM, ATM-G
Saturday, May 1 (16:15)
An effective Speaker cannot ‘dance’ his way into the hearts of an audience. No amount of theatrics, gestures, voice inflection and props can cover up the core logic and ‘roadmap’ of a clear message – every speech of value must be well-defined and focused. This workshop focuses the aspiring Speaker on practical steps in organizing the speech and understanding the meaning of “transitions” What are the basics of effective structure and content? The experience of this Presenter will enable participants to help understand and hone the future in a very dynamic and professional setting.
The Treasure in Your Voice - Craig Senior, ATM-S
Sunday, May 2 (9:00)
Does vocal variety elude you? Is your voice in a narrow range of speed, volume, pitch, and textures? Unsure what to do? This workshop will give you a basic understanding of how vocal sound is created and gets you to dig and find your vocal treasure. Arrrr! (Be prepared to workout!)
Making Your Goals Work For You - Nicole Savoie, ATM-S
Sunday, May 2 (9:00)
In this workshop, we will become aware of the 5 principal elements that make goals work for you. What is holding us back from achieving our higher goals? You will first understand the basic methods of choosing goals with the S.M.A.R.T. method and next : We will experience together how to get rid of fear, procrastination and whatever it is that is keeping you from reaching those tougher goals.
The Passionate Power of Personal Connections - Sheila Evans, ACG, CL
Sunday, May 2 (9:00)
Do your speeches sometimes leave your audience disconnected, uninspired? Come and learn in a warm hearted, interactive workshop, four ways to inject passion into your next speech that powerfully connects with your audience.
