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…
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…
On 16th October 2013, our very own Natalie Haigh, took on the role of TopicsMaster at The Achievers Toastmasters in Marbella. The Topicsmaster chairs a session of impromptu speaking topics. The purpose is toRead More…
Caroline Brewer, President of Casterbridge Speakers 2013/4 selected ‘Goal Setting and Planning’ from the Leadership Excellence Series for the Education Slot 6th November. It is Caroline firm belief that the club will be even moreRead More…
Paul Hutchings loves the laughter that is inherent within the Casterbridge Speakers club. It has inspired him to hone his humorous speaking skills. He won the club contest last year, but missedRead More…
This is a video link to Rachel Knowles fourth speech from the Competent Communicators manual. This assignment asks you to use words that effectively communicate your message to the audience. You shouldRead More…
This is Nick Fox’s second speech. His assignment: to focus on effective organising so that it leads the audience to a clearly defined goal. The speech should include a beginning, a bodyRead More…
For the first time ever I prepared my evaluation ‘speech’. Whilst I can’t prepare the evaluation itself, lets face it I haven’t heard the speech, I discovered that I can prepare howRead More…
I have been involved with Casterbridge Speakers since it started in 2008 – that’s getting on for four years. It was never my intention to complete the Competent Communicators manual within myRead More…
What a lovely load of members ready, willing and able to speak at last week’s Casterbridge Speakers meeting. A bitter/sweet meeting as one of our founder members Carole Whittaker announced her relocationRead More…
Two winners emerged from the last Casterbridge Speakers speech competition. Steve Richards with the most humorous speech and Steve Graham with the best table topics speech.