Secrets of Being the Toastmaster of the Day
Toastmasters is a great organization for people who want to improve their public speaking skills. But running a successful Toastmasters meeting can be a daunting task, especially if you're new to the organization.
The goal of being the Toastmaster of the Day is to run a FUN and engaging Toastmasters meeting where everyone has an opportunity to speak. The meeting must be timely and engaging.
Here are top secrets that will help you run a fun, engaging, and successful Toastmasters meeting:
Pick a theme.
The first step to running a successful Toastmasters meeting is to pick a theme. This will help you plan the meeting and ensure that it is relevant and interesting to your audience. Some popular themes include current events, holidays, or popular culture.
2. Review the agenda.
Once you have a theme, you need to review the agenda. Make sure that all of the necessary items are included, such as introductions, speeches, and evaluations. You may also want to add some fun activities or games to keep the meeting engaging.
3. Email the club to advertise your meeting.
A week before the meeting, email the club to advertise your meeting. This will help to get people excited about the meeting and encourage them to attend. You can also recruit folks to sign up for roles, such as giving a speech or being a table captain.
4. Run a fun and timely meeting
Keep your eye on the clock and the timing on the agenda. There are timestamps on the agenda that you can use as guideposts. You can let the Table Topics Master know about how many they should do to help keep the meeting on time. If there is only one speaker, you can fit a few extra Table Topics into the meeting.
By following these secrets, you can run a fun, engaging, and successful Toastmasters meeting. So what are you waiting for? Start planning your next meeting today!
