The Toastmaster Whisperer
The best evaluators know which comments should be shared privately.
By Craig Harrison, DTM
Horse Whisperer: A trainer who builds trust and rapport with a horse to elicit the best performance possibleToastmaster Whisperer: The speech evaluator who emphasizes private coaching and feedback, and encourages dialogue to supplement a public speech evaluation
Have you ever given a speech and been stung by a public comment made by your official evaluator a few minutes later? It first happened to me when, after my fourth speech, my evaluator loudly announced to the club that I had a nervous twitch with my right shoulder that occurred 11 times in my five-to-seven-minute speech. Was it accurate? Yes. Was he right to make me aware of it? Yes. Did he have to do it publicly? No! I would have preferred him to pull me aside afterward and let me know privately, or write his observation in a private note or on my evaluation form.
By being publicly “outed,” I felt shame. I was embarrassed and humiliated. Furthermore, I became fearful of ever speaking at that club again. Thankfully, my mentor at another club interceded when I told her about this experience. She gave me the courage and encouragement to speak again at my home club. Yet 22 years later I still remember the sting of that public remark.
The Public-Private Distinction
The role of speech evaluator is vital to the development of members giving prepared speeches. And the evaluation component of Toastmasters will be even stronger in the Pathways learning experience, which launches this year. In Pathways, evaluators will use guidelines that are more expansive and rigorous than in the current education program.
Yet not all feedback from an evaluator is best delivered publicly during a meeting’s two-to-three-minute evaluation slot. Some conversations are best held privately, after the speaker has processed his or her presentation and gained some perspective.
To read the whole article checkout Toastmasters Magazine January 2017.
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BeGe's Upcoming Contest- February 17th Evaluation Contest
- Contact Joan Newcomb VP of Education to register!
- February 24th International Speech Contest
- Contact Janae Gillespie VP of Public Relations to register!
KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR THE CONTEST FLYERS
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Talk Up Toastmasters
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31
Talk Up Toastmasters
Program Dates: February 1 – March 31
Toastmasters love to connect, so take advantage of it. The "Talk Up Toastmasters" membership program is the chance to encourage members to invite guests to a meeting where they can learn about Toastmasters' many benefits.
If we add five new, dual or reinstated members with a join date between February 1 and March 31, we'll receive a special "Talk up Toastmasters" ribbon.
Click here for fliers you can hang around your office!
If we add five new, dual or reinstated members with a join date between February 1 and March 31, we'll receive a special "Talk up Toastmasters" ribbon.
Click here for fliers you can hang around your office!
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Eric received Competent Communicator and Advanced Communicator Bronze awards
Joan received a Competent Communicator award
Mary received an Advanced Leader Bronze.
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March Focus- Gestures: Your Body Speaks
BeGe's Club Updates
Eric received Competent Communicator and Advanced Communicator Bronze awardsJoan received a Competent Communicator award
Mary received an Advanced Leader Bronze.
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March Focus- Gestures: Your Body Speaks
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OFFICER ROLES
Ever wonder what goes into making a Toastmasters Club run smoothly? The following
are descriptions of the officer roles.
are descriptions of the officer roles.
President "C.E.O." of this club, responsible for fulfilling the club's mission.
VP -Education Second ranking club officer, responsible for planning, organizing and directing a club program meeting members' educational needs.
VP – Membership (needed) Official Third ranking club officer, responsible for planning, organizing and directing a program ensuring member retention and growth.
VP – Public Relations Fourth ranking club officer, responsible for developing and directing publicity informing members and the public about Toastmasters International.
Secretary Official Fifth ranking club officer, is responsible for club records and correspondence.
Treasurer Official Officer Sixth ranking club officer, responsible for club financial policies, procedures and controls.
Sergeant at Arms Seventh ranking club officer, responsible for club property management, meeting room preparation and hospitality. The sergeant at arms chairs the social and reception committee
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VP -Education Second ranking club officer, responsible for planning, organizing and directing a club program meeting members' educational needs.
VP – Membership (needed) Official Third ranking club officer, responsible for planning, organizing and directing a program ensuring member retention and growth.
VP – Public Relations Fourth ranking club officer, responsible for developing and directing publicity informing members and the public about Toastmasters International.
Secretary Official Fifth ranking club officer, is responsible for club records and correspondence.
Treasurer Official Officer Sixth ranking club officer, responsible for club financial policies, procedures and controls.
Sergeant at Arms Seventh ranking club officer, responsible for club property management, meeting room preparation and hospitality. The sergeant at arms chairs the social and reception committee
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