Busting myths about public speaking
We’ve all heard various pieces of advice about public speaking, but how many of these tips and tricks are actually myths? This month, I will debunk four...
Public speaking tips for introverts
I consider myself to be an introverted person. That may seem odd considering my YouTube channel and monthly Castanet column is dedicated to encouraging people...
Get over your fear of recording video content
Let’s pretend you need to change the battery in your vehicle, but you’ve never done it before and you’re not exactly mechanically inclined....
Five ways to create a persuasive speech?
The term “persuasion” can sometimes have a negative connotation. But persuading somebody to do something we truly believe in isn’t a bad...
Answering a Toastmasters Table Topics question
“What is a hormone that has given you challenges recently?” Imagine being asked that question and then, within seconds, a room full of people begin...
Mastering the five essentials of public speaking
Over the past decade, I’ve worked hard to improve my public speaking skills. Throughout that time, I’ve observed there are five essential categories...
Handling difficult audience questions?
One of the most difficult aspects of public speaking is handling questions that may come from your audience after you’ve delivered your presentation. For...
How to keep your audience engaged
People’s attention spans seem to keep getting shorter and shorter. In fact, you are probably already debating whether you’re going to continue...
Self-deprecation and humour are powerful talking tools
What’s your most embarrassing story? While many people cringe at the thought of reliving an embarrassing moment, what I’ve come to realize is that...
Real life skills you gain from Toastmasters?
Within a typical Toastmasters meeting, there are a number of different roles that club members can sign up for. A few examples are: Toastmaster, Humourist,...