Master the Skills of Being a Toastmasters Evaluator and You will be a Great Conversationalist Too!

         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.

CH: Don’t multitask, even in your head. Be in the moment.
TM: Let the message be the speaker’s not yours.  Focus on the speakers’ message and delivery for the evaluation.

LACE provides Club Officer and Leadership Training

We are excited for the next LACE events! January 9, 2016 at Chapman University in Orange and January 30, 2016 at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) in Pasadena.

 YOU CAN REGISTER NOW! HERE

 As an officer of a club in Founders District, YOU will have the opportunity to network with like-minded and experienced officers during the various sessions throughout the day. Even if you have been to officers training before, you will be glad you attended because you will learn practical and helpful tips that you didn't know before. New and qualified presenters will share from their wisdom and engage the entire audience to identify useful strategies to improve your club environment. There is an Advanced Presidents Training, and Advanced Vice President of Education Training for those who have served and attended training for more than a full year.

Even if you are not currently an officer, learn the skills of the role you want to play next, or think you might want to try.

 There are featured workshops for everyone, and a special keynote presenter at each event.

 Chapman University LACE will host Ricky Powell, DTM, Actor, Author and Professional Speaker, for "Happiness: The Secret Sauce for True Success. Learn more about Ricky. Sign up for his daily dose of happiness and inspiration. Every day has a treasured tidbit of wisdom that will cause you to smile and have a happy day! His breakout session will enlighten you on "How to Create Your Own 'Successponential' Empire in the Next 30 Days" Check him out!

 Caltech LACE will host Judy Carter, Author, Speaker and Coach for her presentation, "Turning your mess into a MESSage". Judy understands the value of using daily experiences, even failures and turning them into a powerful message. Her humorous manner and insightful strategies will change how you tell stories in your next speech! Her session starts at 8 am and you won't want to miss it! She will also share in the breakout workshop, "Finding Extraordinary Stories in Ordinary Days".

 Watch for more LACE highlights in blog posts.