Toastmasters at UoK
Shape your words and your future – master the key skills employers want.
The University of Kent Toastmasters Club – Cathedral View - is a friendly and supportive way to practice and hone your leadership and communication skills. The club is designed to help you:
· Gain the confidence you need to express yourself
· Be more effective and persuasive when delivering presentations
· Develop keen listening skills and give constructive feedback
Every Wednesday 4.00pm – 5.00 at The Bulb, Canterbury Innovation Centre. www.cathedralviewtm.co.uk/
The University of Kent Toastmasters Club meets weekly for about an hour. Each meeting allows everyone an opportunity to practice:
- Giving impromptu speeches- present a 1-2 minute off the cuff speech around the table with assigned Table Topics.
- Presenting prepared speeches- deliver a speech based on topics such as speech organization, voice, language, gestures and persuasion.
- Offering constructive evaluation- feedback the strengths of a speech and offer suggestions for improvement.
No one is forced to speak within meetings and only do so when comfortable.
As a member you will receive a variety of resources on speaking. Toastmasters International Educational Program provides a structured way to monitor your achievements. After presenting the first 10 speeches, you are recognized as a Competent Communicator; from here you can progress along the leadership and communication program.
For further information about the Club and requests to join please contact Rebecca Sangster-Kelly: email, R.Sangster-Kelly@kent.ac.uk or telephone 01227 824641.
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