Our filler words make us human because humans are an imperfect bunch. And we spend a lifetime correcting our imperfections, don’t we? In Toastmasters, we help ...
Author: tinaparekh321
Table topics on motivation
There is no dearth of motivation out there in the world. We have movies, biographies, YouTube videos and of course a ticket to the Tony Robbins seminar. In fact, if we think about it, we get enough doses of it in Toastmasters ...
Table Topics on leadership
In Toastmasters, we are so focused about public speaking that we often forget that Toastmasters is as much about leadership as it is about public speaking. In fact, as a member, if you don’t utilise the platform to hone ...
Table topics on talent
For a long time, I was absolutely convinced that I had no talents. There was not one activity I could do and not be ashamed of the outcome. Thanks to Toastmasters that changed. Now, every time someone asks me my talents, I say ...
A Timer’s script based on Shakespeare’s quote
Shakespeare has said “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” You could replace the phrase “All the world” with ...
Table topics on alcohol stories
The first time I tried alcohol, I puked all the way home. When I rang the bell, I smelled equal parts puke and equal parts alcohol. My brother answered the door and he did not do a good job about hiding the fact. I do not remember much ...
A Table Topic session on theme of “Pets”
We already know the TMOD loves pets. The theme for this meeting and that moment when he shared the screen with his dog made it crystal clear. We also know many of our club members own pets. Sadly, I am not amongst them. If I did own a pet ...
An interesting and humorous script for the role of Grammarian
You can either be on the good books of grammar or the bad books of grammar. Unfortunately there are no bad books on grammar. So you would have the undisputed ...
An Ah counter script with a demonstration
I am here to introduce my role as the Ah counter but for a moment forget how I just started this introduction and imagine I had said “I am umm here to ahh introduce my role” - that would be two ...
An unusual Timer’s script on striking the right balance
Time is incredibly valuable, more so when you have it from a room of people. It’s therefore foolish to take only 5 minutes from them when you can take 7. At the same time, take 8 and you risk being selfish and ...
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