Speech re-writing is very important condition for successful speech. Toastmasters Competent communicator manual also emphasizes the drafting of the speech. Andrew Dlugun ,a famous toast-master also emphasized this point in his multiple blog posts on speech writing. Inspiring and motivating speaker , A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, who won the hearts of millions of Indians… Continue reading A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on Importance of re-writing speeches
Tag: Self-development
“7 Habits” : A Management Guru Stephen Covey – passed away.
Stephen Covey , The author of the best seller “7 Habits of highly effective people” passed away. I hooked to this book ,when I just passed out of engineering college. Since then I kept visiting this book , as well as the workbook and his website often. In my opinion if one is allowed to… Continue reading “7 Habits” : A Management Guru Stephen Covey – passed away.
Personal Branding : Some useful resources
Personal branding is when you take charge of your career. It gels well with protean careers or boundary less careers. You want to take charge of your career. Your commitment to career progress takes primacy than your commitment to the Organization. Personal branding helps in standing out of the crowed. It helps individuals in showing… Continue reading Personal Branding : Some useful resources
How to sale yourself ?
The following speech I made for my toastmasters project-7. Project was targeted at research skills and using the relevant data to drive , convince audience about your point of view. Objectives of Project as mentioned in the toastmasters manual are : Collect information about your topic from numerous sources. Carefully support your points and opinions… Continue reading How to sale yourself ?
Changing the sleeping Blog ..
Currently this blog has infrequent updates, And this is about to change. Basically this blog is a reflective personal journal started as a learning tool. One can see that early topics were scattered all around. Because when I started blogging , I was “exploring” different areas. As time passed , I could narrow down this… Continue reading Changing the sleeping Blog ..
Toastmaster Speech 1 : The Ice Breaker
Thus my journey of developing speaking skills started . Though I used to participate in speech contests in school , I have never done it over long period . I wish to conquer speaking fear as well as acquire public speaking skills , which will help me in all walks of life. Toastmasters prepared speech… Continue reading Toastmaster Speech 1 : The Ice Breaker
Jonathan Livingston Seagull – always inspiring
Jonathan Livingstone seagull – by Richard bach which echoes typical vedantic views ( I think ) about continuous learning and development so as to work towards excellence. And gives the message that perfection is not only life-long but passion beyond life.
Achieving your childhood Dream
This is one of the phenomenal and really inspiring lecture by Carnegie Mellon Professor Randy Pausch. Everyone who wish to achieve his/her dream must watch this .
Happiness at Work
Ravindra Prasad has written an article on employee happiness on rediff.In my opinion “Plan your week on Sunday night or Monday morning” is the most important in this list. It is surely more than mundane “to do list”. Those who are aware of Coveys most popular work “7 habits of highly effective people“, will recognize… Continue reading Happiness at Work