Free Resources

You have questions. We have answers!

Take advantage of our vast library of information, available to the public for the first time. While the key to success as a speaker is regular practice (preferably in a Toastmasters meeting), we offer these time-tested resources to help you.

The Toastmaster magazine archive is a particularly valuable source for material on any topic related to communication and leadership. Article authors are often Toastmasters members, but they also include subject experts such as professional speakers and speechwriters, language experts, actors and performers who share from personal experience techniques from the trenches. Be sure to check back often as more information is added regularly!

• 10 Tips for Public Speaking
• A Funny Thing Happened...
• 10 Biggest Public Speaking Mistakes
• Accepting an Award
• When Things go Wrong

Special Occasions
 
How to dazzle at that special event

An ancient curse says, “May you live in interesting times.” With a life full of special occasions – from births to weddings to funerals – speaking up at these special occasions can indeed be a curse for the unprepared.

Whether you’re presenting or accepting an award, you need to know the right words to fit the bill. Toasting without testing everyone’s patience is a party-saving skill. And if you find yourself called upon to give a eulogy, here’s how to get through this difficult assignment.

• Giving a Eulogy
• Toasting Tips
• Presenting an Award
• Accepting an Award