Almost every one of us uses one of the myriad of different softwares available to us for the purpose of enhancing our personal and professional lives. That is definitely a problem for me because I know that the ed sessions are important for marketing. He is the author of Rainbow Trails a Tarot Coloring Book, How to Own the Stage and SAGE. Regardless of what type of financial situation youre in, many people struggle because of lack of love in their life. She mentors and coaches other entrepreneurs on how to fill their calendars with speaking gigs and then helps them prepare engaging presentations that magnetically attract their ideal clients. Her authentic and playful presence has touched thousandsinternationally (live, radio and TV) for 40 years. A business development leader for over 30 years in the Specialty and Natural Food Industry. If youre interested in storytelling, that might be the one education session you want to attend, right? Body language is responsible for more than 55% of non-verbal communication. Garys educational session will explore how to use the stage, speaking area and body language effectively. This year, she is serving as Public Relations Manager for District 57, actively working to create more brand awareness of Toastmasters within the district. Don Franceschi, ACB, joined Toastmasters five years ago. At one time or another, weve all blanked out on a key element of one of our speeches. Jons educational session will explore how stand-up comedians connect with an audience, how you can generate more laughs per minute, improve your comedic timing and your public speaking. Learn what works (and what doesnt) when crossing over from the Toastmaster meeting to the comedy stageand back again! I wrote it. Too wordy. It doesnt need to be anything more than a good smart-phone video. Allow Change to Unblock Your Brilliance. Currently he specializes in coaching self-esteem, presentation evaluations and curing Seriousitis. Have you ever noticed there are some people that you instantly click withand some you instantly clash with? She is passionate about empowering women by helping them clarify their vision, reach their goals and live the life they really want. Its no reflection on you or your memory. She loves to get up in front of a room to entertain and educate her audience. Our annual conference is now accepting applications for the education sessions! In 2015, Jon accepted the challenge of performing as a stand-up comedian and has appeared in shows at The Punchline, The Foundry, Sally Tomatoes, and other venues in the North Bay and San Francisco. In this highly-interactive session, you will learn how to turn your speeches into a series of highly-memorizable images that work in sync with your brains wiring, making the whole process much easier, more effective and more fun. Dons motto Lets save the worldone presentation at a time!, Dr. Michelle Peticolas He works with the Board to develop, support and modify the policies and procedures that guide Toastmasters International in fulfilling its mission. Adrian Jefferson Chofor is a performance and empowerment coach. Bett speaks and writes on software design and is the author of several books including How to Write, Self-Publish and Market Your Book. She is a national speaker and leads workshops for organizations and groups including: The Commonwealth Club of San Francisco, UCSF Medical Center, JFK University, and UC Berkeley. At a loss for finding win-win solutions, you may either forego your needs or impose your needs over others. There are pre-written slide decks with the information on them. Better question: Would you pick it? Kevin conducts qualitative research on competitors and buyers. Meredith Crawford is the founder of Solerno Media, a marketing agency that empowers non-profits, small businesses and entrepreneurs doing business with heart to tell and share their stories. Leadership skills. That may be part of the application requirements. Jon Lehre has been a presenter, marketing professional and graphic designer for over twenty years. He has received multiple awards from GE for patent authoring and co-authoring, product development and accomplishments relating to excellence in team morale. But was the worst was being late. Founder and President of Dr. ClueTreasure Hunts, the worlds largest team-building treasure hunt company, Dave Blum earned a B.A. Having a book allows you to have back of the room sales on top of your speaking fee, or if you are speaking for free, allows you to make money. Being first was not worse that being last, and being last wasnt better than being second to last. Let me know on the Toastmasters 101 Facebook page. Usually, I selected from the proposals on the day after the deadline and submitted them immediately. Don Franceschi If youre talking about a specific presentation skill, will your speech include a workshop that will interest your listeners beginners and advanced? More than 500 Million use PowerPoint to create 30 Million presentations everyday. Most of us rely on rote memorization to practice our speechesan out-dated method that doesnt work very well with the way our brains are actually wired. Use a great title for your presentation and use a click-bait subtitle. She mentors and coaches other entrepreneurs on how to fill their calendars with speaking gigs and then helps them prepare engaging presentations that magnetically attract their ideal clients. Before writing or speaking in any setting, you must connect your content and message to the needs and expectations of your audience. Bett cohosted the popular Software Architecture Concepts podcast for two years and is the co-host of the GE Digital podcast IOT Goes Industrial. Next week, well talk about how to find speech topics and how to title your speeches. In this session, Gary will share with you how to overcome speech flu and create great speeches effortlessly. Then, at the second, the president, VPPR, VPE and Sergeant at Arms get trained. Gary C. Smith has an over 50 year portfolio career. Having joined Toastmasters in 2013, Jon came in third in the International Speech Contest at the 2015 District 57 Conference. Whether new or advanced Toastmaster, this program will deliver a deep dive into the techniques that anyone can use in speeches or Table Topics . These life lessons have helped Orlando maintain a sense of being centered and grounded, especially in difficult situations where it may be needed the most. Id probably talk about how we have stories that are worth telling every day, even on the days that are ordinary. What do you want to learn about at an officer training or at the annual conference? He is a Toastmaster who has jumped into the new Pathways program. Gain a deeper understanding of why brand storytelling is an effective marketing tool, how to develop your businesss story, and how to share it with prospects and customers. Authors get paid up to twice as much as a speaker without a book. Jim Kohli, DTM, of San Ramon, California, is a principal architect at GE Healthcare, where he has worked since 1982. With a Ph.D. in Sociology and over 18 years experience, Michelle coaches people through major life challenges. JackNguyen has been an avid Toastmaster since 2013. Two clients, a Fortune 500 company and a business training company had banner revenue years. In this fun and interactive magic show and workshop, magician Robert Strong shows and explains both moments when your brain struggles with the wrong assumptions and when a new reality is revealed to create magic. Toastmasters Leadership Institutes are held twice a year once before the beginning of the Toastmaster year which starts on July 1, and another in November. Finally, we will touch on many of the challenges involved with humor and the secret to developing unshakeable confidence. In this workshop, you will learn and practice a framework to create a connection in which your conflicts dissolve and get resolved to everyones satisfaction. If your answer is yes, youre not alone. Dave is the President of Santa Rosa Toastmasters Club 182. Have you ever been to your districts annual conference? Everyone has a story. Your story may be of fame and fortune, or fear and famine. How about: Three Stories: Youve got them in you now get them out. Tala Beigi will provide valuable insights based on her experiences in order to help you in delivering organized, concise and effective evaluations that will assist you beyond Toastmasters and well into your everyday life. He has been a Toastmasters keynote speaker, trainer, and a District Humorous Speech Contest Finalist. This session will use Google as the example software for taking a closer look at how our clubs (or life) can run more efficiently using a cloud-based platform. Or I might just skip all the intro and go right into the story creation method. Learn how to use new tools to fashion a new outlook and a new you! By the end of this session, you will know how to: Suzanne is a Career Advancement Coach and the Founder and CEO of LevelUp Careers, which she established to provide greater awareness, understanding and tools for aspiring executives to achieve their goals. Great presentation. Learn how to discover and apply these insights to alleviate any anxiety or stage fright, maximize audience engagement and deliver an impactful presentation. Having joined Toastmasters in 2013, Jon came in third in the International Speech Contest at the 2015 District 57 Conference. Bio: Tala Beigi has been a member of Toastmasters for 4 years. Or maybe your district hosts another annual event that focuses on marketing, club growth, or other specific topic? Dont wait for the last minute to submit. If youre discussing leadership opportunities such as Speechcraft or the Youth Leadership Program, youre going to have a more advanced audience you can be a lot more in depth because you can start at a more advanced level. You have members who are DTMs. She began as one of the founding members of Voice of the Vikings at Diablo Valley College, and currently she is a dual-member of Walnut Creek Toastmasters and Las Juntas Toastmasters. Do you want to discover the leader inside you? This is not top secret rocket science. Find your topic and how you make it different from everyone else. The Distinguished Club Program requires 4 of the 7 club officers to be trained at both sessions. Description: Brand is a reflection of the quality of the product. Those techniques have served him in developing careers as an award winning metaphysical book seller, carpenter, building contractor, dancer, human potential trainer, professional bowler, salon owner, sales trainer and marketing director. Put together a panel and youve really got my interest. Writing a short blurb about your proposed education session less than 200 words along with a very short biography that can be used in marketing or the conference program less than 100 words is good, less than 75 is better really helps the education chair out. Learn how to achieve goals, produce results and make BIG things happen in your life using the G.R.O.W. Lets talk about the conference slots first. In District 10, we have the District training and have breakouts for each club officer role, along with critical keynotes about the Distinguished Club Program, Pathways, and other important topics. Often the reason is a difference in behavioral styles. Speaker Bio:Gary C. Smith has an over 50 year portfolio career. Find out How Two Words Can Reveal Your Excellence. Or it could be that with a couple of changes, youd be able to put together a better proposal next time. I know there are a lot of people who are interested in storytelling, especially with the growth of storytelling podcasts and story slams like The Moth. The TLI keynotes are geared for Toastmasters training and leadership so propose topics in line with that. Prepare a proposal that you can email to someone or use the content to fill out the application form. Technology: Your Partner to A Successful Club. Your application is probably coming right out of the blue to them. I know people who have used those. Upon returning to the U.S., he entered the financial services industry and helped pioneer the fledgling financial planning movement. She will share 3 strategies we can adopt to reduce fear and shift our mindset to more easily embrace change and achieve excellence. With 30 years experience in sales, business and marketing Katrina speaks to groups of all sizes and works with dozens of different kinds of industries and businesses. Here is the list of speakers and their bios More to come: Description:Body language is responsible for more than 55% of non-verbal communication. From Conflict to Connection: Communicating Collaboratively. Making your proposal stand out doesnt have to take a lot of work. If youre interested in doing these education session presentations, talk to the division director or the districts program quality director. Kevin currently serves as Public Relations Manager for District 57 Toastmasters and supports member and leadership development at contests, speechcrafts, open houses and officer training. But dont make the ed chair hate themselves for opening it make your proposal shine! He currently hosts two Open Mic Comedy nights in Sonoma County where beginners and experienced comedians improve their comedic skills. Prior to executive recruiting, Suzanne managed the strategic services program for the New Zealand Government in North America. He served as a board member of Hospice of the East Bay Foundation from 2005-2014 and an Area Governor of Toastmaster International in 2015. He says, My Toastmasters experience has expanded my professional horizons and is directly linked to a promotion that moved me from Wisconsin to California for a job that required greater communications skills in addition to technology skills.. Evaluate your current approach to career management, and identify gaps, Improve how you approach your job search to maximize access to the right opportunities, Understand the key parts of a compelling story, Create unforgettable mental images for each element of your speech, Link these images into a vivid and memorable story. Can you do that? Join Kim as you work through this interactive workshop with tools youll use every time you tell a story. Robert has been crisscrossing the world since 1985 entertaining audiences large and small, young and old, formal and casual, and everything in between! Because if you want to see it so do others. These generally cover specific topics: If you can talk about these topics, these division directors are looking for you for an education session or keynote. Her writing on nonviolence and yoga has been published in India West. The program raised self-esteem, developed goals and created stress free educational and work programs. Katrina Sawa is known as The JumpStart Your Biz Coach because she literally kicks her clients and their businesses into high gear. The application may be complicated. Randy is a Toastmaster since 2006, Randy splits his time as an author, inventor and award-winning speaker. Dr. Larsen travels all over the world marketing her data visualization consulting and training business through professional speaking. He began his speaking career while at Portland State University as spokesperson for Dr. Warren Wilcox Clinical Psychologist during which he a visualization and relaxation program to the high schools in Portland, Oregon. Having gone from being an unfunny dude who took six months to work up the nerve to give his icebreaker to being a district humorous speech champion he believes hes one of those people. The same emotions and mindset that feed our resistance to change can also block our brilliance. Orlando is a passionate speaker and strong advocate for self- improvement and communication. What do you want to see at a conference? So respect the deadline. Add to that anywhere from 6 to 12 education sessions at the Annual Conferences and were talking from 48 to close to 60 stages to be filled. Using a creative tool that you will use frequently any time you need to write a speech or get clarity surrounding a personal or business issue you need to solve. A little editing and moving this new part to the top and Ive got a good pitch at around 140 words. Shes a featured contributor to the Women Speakers Association and the Public Speakers Association of which she was awarded the National Collaborator of the Year Award in 2016. Selling yourself is not misleading your audience about what youre going to cover in your education session. Her award-winning documentary series Secrets of Life and Death is screened in universities throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Randy established the gold standard for sales performance. In her spare time, Suzanne has served on the board of MBA Women International and has also served on the Graduate Management African Pipeline Advisory Group, along with representatives from top business schools including Kellogg, Booth, Maryland, Wharton and Stanford. Description: Brendan Murphy and Dennis Dawson discuss and demonstrate how to tell stories in a lively and engaging way without going over the top. This is Toastmasters 101 and Im your host, Kim Krajci. With just two words, he will show you how to change your point of view and capture excellence. I make an effort when Im the education chair to recruit all year long. Teresas educational session will explore common mistakes to avoid, best practices, tips and hacks to make your presentation stand out and how to become a rock star presenter. There are many, many ways to give an effective and supportive evaluation; however, there are also many, many ways to give a destructive evaluation. Your Story Matters, Tell It. She draws on her vast training in Western and Eastern traditionsMA in Social Psychology, advanced yoga teacher certification, mediation certification, year-long Nonviolent Communication leadership training and prejudice reduction train-the-trainer. Good, Ill add a bit more. She has appeared on Voice Americas Empowering Women, KDIAs Aging By the Bay, BBM Global Networks Courage to Overcome, Money 1055s Rush Hour For Success, and KPFAs Womens Magazine. Previously, as an Executive Recruiter for the Toft Group and Renaissance Leadership, Suzanne led VP and C-Level searches with some of Silicon Valleys most exciting tech companies backed by Sequoia, Bessemer, and Lightspeed Partners, Khosla Ventures and NEA. He embodies this passion for communication, leadership and helping others through his journey in Toastmasters. Communication skills. If I were picking education sessions, Id consider this one. You will see how you gain greater control by letting go. Jim Kohli, DTM We will learn what Labeling and Reframing is and how to use it to change the way the world impacts us. You likely already use some of these, now learn how to be a power user for your club by working smarter, not harder. In this session, you will find out how the program is set up, when it starts, how the transition from our current program to the new one will take place, and how to get more information for your club. It could be as simple as there were too many applications and yours was sadly not picked. I dont know how many other ed chairs do the same. She began as one of the founding members of Voice of the Vikings at Diablo Valley College, and currently she is a dual-member of Walnut Creek Toastmasters and Las Juntas Toastmasters. A strong brand expands professional opportunities and improves club quality. He will demonstrate how to write a great speech faster than can be imagined, while learning about the greatest problem-solving tool ever invented. : Tala Beigi has been a member of Toastmasters for 4 years. Robert Strong Conference slots need to be filled with a lot of variety. Just make sure you follow through on your promise! Within the course of his studies, he has become a Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner and has also completed a coaching certificate from Robbins-Madanes Training. Teresas educational session will explore common mistakes to avoid, best practices, tips and hacks to make your presentation stand out and how to become a rock star presenter. Bring your personal challenges and leave feeling relieved and hopeful. He is also the District Statistician, and maintains in-depth information on member accomplishments.

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