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Overcoming Your Fear of Speaking In Front of PeopleFeeling some nervousness before giving a speech is natural and even beneficial. But too much nervousness can be detrimental. Here are some proven tips on how to control your butterflies and give better presentations:
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A Toastmasters club can provide the experience you need in a safe and friendly environment. To find a club located near you, at a time that best suits your your schedule go to www.toastmasters.org.nz Toastmasters can help you gain the confidence to:
Tracy is a member of the Wellington Toastmasters Club, to follow are their details... The 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday of each month, except for the statutory holidays and a Christmas - New Year break. Meetings generally run from 5.30pm - 7.30pm and are held at Turnbll House on Bowen Street in central Wellington. Club No. 1046 District 72 www.wellingtontoastmasters.co.nz Can any Wellington club beat the record held by the Wellington Toastmasters Club They have been meeting weekly, and recently every fortnight, on or near The Terrace for 42 year. This club has helped improve the communication skills of people who have become university professors, authors, politicians an diplomats, even a Cabinet Minister and an Auditor General. But many people just attend to learn how to chair meetings, or to give a speech at a wedding or to their colleagues at work. The Wellington Toastmasters Club was the first Toastmasters club in the Wellington region and only the fourth club in New Zealand. There are now over 40 Toastmasters clubs in the Wellington region. Wellington has probably one of the highest numbers of clubs per head of population in the world and this shows how keen we are to improve our communication skills. The Wellington Toastmasters Club, a non-profit organisation, meets fortnightly on the top floor of Turnbull House. Meetings start at 5:30pm on Monday evenings and finish no later than 7:30pm. The cost to attend such a meeting is not much more than buying a cup of coffee and the meetings do include a cup of coffee, include with a first-class monthly magazine containing articles written by international authorities on communication. Because of the quality of the membership you will learn much and enjoy entertaining and educational talks. The members are friendly, supportive and engaging. There is no pressure to join, just turn up and listen. Visitors are always welcome and no costs are involved. Club numbers are limited. Visit their website www.wellingtontoastmasters.co.nz for dates of meetings and further details. Moss Associates Ltd (inc.1986) |
