Have you ever wondered what are the value of the skills you are learning as a Toastmasters Evaluator? As I watched the TEDx Talk of Celeste Headlee, the value of
the skills learned in serving as an Evaluator in Toastmasters became apparent! Celeste is an
exceptional radio host and writer. In
her TEDx talk, she shares from her experiences leading hundreds of interviews to identify "10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation." These are her ten points from the
perspective of a Toastmaster. (CH= she
said it. TM= application to TM
Evaluations.) Master any one of these and you will be a great conversationalist
and a great evaluator. However, note
that Number 9 is the most important way to connect with people, in evaluations
and in conversations.
Let's start with number one.....
- 1 Be present.
TM: Let the message be the speaker’s not yours. Focus on the speakers’ message and delivery for the evaluation.
