Learn to speak with confidence
Speaking with confidence can be such an asset in life so why not develop your skills and practice in the friendly atmosphere of the Rostrum Public Speaking Club of Cairns. Public speaking does not have to be daunting, there are fun ways to develop mental dexterity as well as the delivery of important topics by joining this friendly group.
Conquer yours fears and create a more confident you
Our experienced presenters will help you
* control your nerves
* become a confident communicator
* express your ideas with pizazz
Maintain your public speaking skills and help others
You may already have skills as a public speaker and want to practice in a friendly environment. Your skills can help others to learn too. Everyone has something to contribute and you may learn something that improves yous skills or presentations too.
The advantages of speaking well are many
You can improve your prospects for employment as well as ehance your social life and interpesonal relationships.
What happens at a Rostrum meeting?
Although the atmosphere is friendly and informal the protocol of a general meeting is followed and members learn the essentials of meeting etiquette such as standing up when speaking and addressing relevant people. Once the business of the club has been attended to a series of exercises are conducted which help members to hone their speaking skills. There are varying levels of participation, those who are not so experienced are not expected to launch into a ten minute speech on their first meeting as a member but there is plenty to offer all levels to help speakers develop and exercise their skills. Below are some examples;
The pertinent question: This is a question posed by a member to the meeting. The question is read out and members are given some time to reflect upon it. Usually another exercise follows the reading of the question and then the chair calls upon certain members to answer the pertinent question in the affirmative or negative. This helps members to develop skills in forming opinions and verbalising them in a very short period of time. A sample question might be; mobile phones, are they a help or a hindrance?
Demonstrations: Members can do demonstrations which help to develop speaking skills whilst showing others how to do something of their choice. The object is obviously to develop skills at conveying information and instructions to others.
Word Definition: A member chooses an unusual word, one which is not in the dictionary and one which most people would not know the meaning of. This word is given, prior to the meeting, to three members. One will speak on the true meaning of the word, the other two must make a convincing story about the meaning of the word and deliver this to the audience. At the end of the delivery the audience votes for whom they believe is telling the true story. This exercise certainly stretches the imagination and develops creativity.
Speeches: Usually there are two main prepared speeches given each week. Members are given several
weeks notice in advance to enable them to prepare and rehearse their
speeches well beforehand.
Reviews: A member may review a book, play or perhaps a movie they have seen. The choice of material is entirely theirs and is an easy introduction to speaking in front of others. If a person is passionate or enthusiastic about something then they are more likely to bring this into their speech and delivery.
Constructive Evaluation: As part of the training process an Accredited Coach/Mentor evaluates and comments on all speakers including The Chair.
Socialising is also part of the after meeting scene as members sit and chat with each other, sharing skills and stories in the process. Usually members have after meeting drinks downstairs in the RSL club where the comaraderie continues.
Training and Learning is a continual process with Rostrum, you can learn proven skills to communicate with confidence in an enjoyable inexpensive, relaxed and encouraging atmosphere.
