Educational tips should focus on issues specific to the development of such Toastmaster skills as speaking, listening, gestures, timing, developing your speech content, evaluating a speech, or others.

Preparation: (very much like a speech)

• Go over your talk with a coach/mentor, or fellow Toastmaster (the Meeting Toastmaster would be a good choice).
• Note cards or a script can be helpful. Use a large typeface.
• Practice as many times as you need in order to feel confident (by yourself and/or with an audience).

When introduced, go to the lectern and greet the Toastmaster with a handshake. Acknowledge the Toastmaster, fellow Toastmasters, and guests (if any).

Educational tips organization

• Strong beginning
• Organized body with definite, flowing transitions
• Strong ending (no thank you's).

Wait for the Toastmaster to come to the lectern for another handshake and then return to your seat.

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