Ripples in the Pond – a President’s Vision
There is a Japanese proverb which says ‘A vision without action is a dream… action without a vision is a nightmare’. Fellow Toastmasters, as your new President, I do not want thisRead More…
Defusing Verbal Criticism
At Toastmasters, we get used to receiving a lot of constructive feedback and very rarely is it critical. This is how we learn and improve. However, at work or home, we mayRead More…
Hidden Benefits of Being a Member
There are the obvious reasons for being a member of Casterbridge Speakers and thereby Toastmasters International; such as: Improving your presentation skills Enhancing your leadership capabilities Meeting like-minded people Accessing amazing materialsRead More…
Reasons and Motivation
There can be many reasons for joining Casterbridge Speakers, as a recent survey of members showed. Being invited and influenced by a current member Having to give a speech at my daughter’sRead More…
The Mentor – Turning Knowledge to Wisdom
One of the greatest benefits of being part of Casterbridge Speakers is the opportunity to be mentored and be a mentor.
Speaking Up with Confidence
The ability to speak confidently in public is an important skill for everyone in business. Whether delivering a presentation, networking, or making a sales pitch, the impact we have on our audienceRead More…
Talking On Air
Steve Bulley, the managing director of Wessex FM is committed to supporting local community activities. On Wednesday 16th October he is joining the Casterbridge Speakers to simulate a radio talk show toRead More…
Tune Up Your Voice
At the weekend I had the privilege to facilitate the Lecture Series at the Good Funeral Awards in Bournemouth. Five fabulous and worthy speakers on a variety of fascinating subjects and anRead More…
Making new friends and Keeping your mind active
Growing older does not mean an inevitable decline in your mental abilities. There’s a lot you can do to keep your mind sharp and alert. Researchers believe that many of the supposedRead More…
Married life starts with a speech
Amongst all the excitement of the wedding announcement there are usually three people celebrating with mixed emotions, the speech makers. The joy of the ‘wedding’ word is tinged by the fear ofRead More…