I realised I have to script my evaluation if I have to give a good evaluation. That’s when I started scripting my evaluations during the break. I made points during the speech. Then those points are crafted in to evaluation keeping in mind the rules of evaluation.
3 positive points, 2 suggestion and end it up with summary.
I also started looking for good quotes that I can use in my evaluations which I noted it down in my communication manual. I can say there was a difference in my evaluations. My evaluations became more organised, I could reduce my Ah’s, Umm’s and other filler words. Also it helped me script my evaluations for the contest in that given stipulated time.
the business and I’m still learning every day. But I believe each and every role in toastmaster manual needs certain amount of home work. Ending my article with the hope that it might help you in a little way towards becoming a competent speaker.
I realise I’m not the best in
Win Your Fears Treasurer — Arun Damodar Life is full of surprises and challenges. Sometimes the challenges seem so big that they instill fear in you. Fear is by far the biggest obstacle to growth. The way you handle your fears, determines the altitude you reach in your life. So what’s the best way to handle one fears? A small story on this subject by one of my favorite inspirational authors, Robin Sharma : Once there was a wise monk living deep in the mountains .One day, he was on his way walking to a temple in the mountains .After walking for a long time, he finally reached the gates of the Issue 3, 2015
isolated temple.As he walked towards the temple , he suddenly noticed five black dogs .The dogs looked scary with blood shot eyes and salivating at their mouths.Suddenly they started running towards the monk. The wise man saw the dogs running towards him and did something strange. He started running towards the dogs !! Now it was an extraordinary scene !! The dogs running towards the monk and the monk running towards them .The dogs had never experienced anything like this before .They saw the man running towards them and scattered away into the forest!!
In life , when you face fearful situations do not avoid them. Run towards your fears and they will run away from you !! Always remember to run towards your fears!
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