Better Speaker Series Overview
The Better Speaker Series is a set of educational speeches on speaking-related topics. They give practical tips that can be of benefit to all members. This program is usually presented during a club meeting either by the Vice President Education or by any other member.
Included in the program are a script outlining the module and a PowerPoint presentation. Each module is designed to be presented as a 10 - 15 minute speech.
Presentation of a Better Speaker Series module can help fulfill one of the requirements for Advanced Communicator Silver award. The chart below lists the title of the presentation,
a brief description. The entire Better Speaker Series is also available as a set under catalog no. 269.
| Presentation | Description |
| Beginning Your Speech | Suggestions for starting off your speech right. |
| Concluding Your Speech | Tips for ending your speech with power. Includes a script and a PowerPoint presentation. |
| Controlling Your Fear | Techniques for overcoming nervousness when speaking. |
| Impromptu Speaking | Don’t be caught off balance when speaking off-the-cuff! |
| Selecting Your Topic | Running out of speech ideas? Here’s how to develop new ones. |
| Know Your Audience | If you can relate to your audience, they will relate to you. |
| Organizing Your Speech | Once you know what to say, consider next the when and the how. |
| Creating an Introduction | Great introductions should precede great speeches. |
| Preparation and Practice | Techniques for preparing and rehearsing your next speech. |
| Using Body Language | Techniques that will help speakers add impact and reduce distractions through appropriate body language. |