Toastmasters International has introduced a new educational program entitled “Pathways”. It is designed to fit in more with the way people learn and work by choosing a new path instead of following the old manuals. Those who have been using the old or Legacy program for years are having some difficulty with the new program,…
There are many videos on public speaking and I encourage you to spend some time reviewing them as you will gain many insights into ways to develop and enhance your speeches. More videos on choosing a speech topic… Tom Antion’s tips When I first got online and was looking at information about Public Speaking, I…
Practice Makes Perfect in Public Speaking and Presentations Why is it that some speakers captivate our attention and move us to action, while others put us to sleep? How can you learn to be one of the good ones? It takes Practice!! Contrary to popular opinion, great speakers are not born—they are made. You…
Do you realize people fear speaking in public more than they fear dying? Maybe because dying is abstract and appears far away while the lectern is right in front of them. Either way, you really can come to grips with your fear and maybe you won’t enjoy it, but you’ll be able to get through…
Keep Positive People Close to You – Keep positive friends close by and reel them in when you need a boost. Your attitude will directly affect your day; so if you are being sour and negative, your day will spiral into a sour and negative day. Don’t be ashamed of your bad moods, just take…
Having Fun Helps Cultivate Positive & Creative Thinking A few days ago, we talked about the culture at Google and how it promotes creative thinking. One of the things you hear again and again is how much fun it is to work there. As it turns out, having fun is an important part of…
The Power Of Open Ended Questions And Discussion There’s a lot you can do to encourage creative thinking in all areas of your life. In yesterday’s post, we talked about changing the climate and culture around you, as well as, your environment. That’s one strategy to get you there. Today I have another one…
How Journaling Can Help You Cultivate Positive Thinking Habits Do you keep a journal? It’s a great way to think things through and find patterns in your life. It’s a great way to record memories and personal growth. It’s also an excellent way to cultivate positive thinking habits. “Habits” is the key word here. How…
Affirmations Can Help You Stay On Track Creating new habits is hard. Changing your thought patterns is even harder. It takes dedication and constant reminders to make it happen. Without those, it’s too easy to fall back into our old ways. That’s where affirmations come in. They can help you stay on track and serve…
Welcome And Why What You Think Is Important Over the coming 30 days, we’ll be talking a lot about positive and creative thinking. It has a huge impact on every aspect of our lives and something we should all strive towards. Come back daily for more blog posts and information on the topic here at…