Wise words

Very fortunate to meet with my toastmasters mentor, Bobby Williams this weekend. He had some great insight for me that you will buy in a book from me some day. Don’t you love it when someone just turns the light on for you and you clearly see it in a different light? The best thing is its free you just have to seek out a mentor.

Ok so here is the gem. We have been studying the miracle of 3’s in public speaking. You always make 3 points and 3 supporting details to each point lasting 5 to 7 min. that’s the toastmaster way. Now taking it to the next level of being a effective speaker who can hold their attention for 45 min to an hour.

The key to not losing them is to build and move, revisit and tie together then build and move again. Build in blocks of 3, cement with stories and humor. Work in the 5 to 7 min blocks with 2 to 3 min review and tie together before you add on.

Use a hook or catch phrase and have them repeat it after each segment. This will drive it home and this is the first thing they will recall about the speech.