The Flood – Interpretive Reading #3
Laura McHarrie has chosen The Flood, one of The Vagina Monologues, a compilation of plays written and performed originally by Eve Ensler in 1996. This is one that Laura thinks […]
David Bowie is … Interpretive Reading #5
For the purpose of this project, Laura McHarrie, self-confessed, Bowie-obsessed, fan from the age of 15 has chosen Tilda Swinton’s after dinner speech at the opening of ‘David Bowie is’. The exhibition has proved to be one of the most popular exhibitions in the Victoria & Albert Museum’s history. Moreover, Tilda Swinton’s contemporary speech has been voted as one of the top 100 speeches given by women ever. With this project entitled ‘David Bowie is’ please welcome Laura McHarrie
Pah to the Pancreas – Storytelling #3
In 1980, (I know some you weren’t born then); Laura McHarrie was diagnosed with diabetes. She had just turned 18. Had she been born 100 years earlier she would have been […]
Going Public in Dorset – High Performance Leadership part I
Laura McHarrie has chosen this Contest to deliver the first of two speeches in relation to her High Performance Leadership Project. As its name suggests, the aim is for the […]
The Perfect Storm – Storytelling #2
Christmas 1997, I helicoptered into the best year of Excel Clothing’s 10 year history. Full of excitement at taking on my new role as Managing Director of this successful ladies […]
The Emperors New Clothes – Storytelling #1
Tell a folk tale that is entertaining and enjoyable for a specific age group; Use vivid imagery and voice to enhance the tale. For the purpose of this speech, Laura […]
Not in My Back Yard – Public Relations #4
“The Examination Authority completed its inspection of the Navitus Bay Wind Farm 18k page application at 12 midnight on 11 March 2015. The Examination Authority panel reports to the Secretary […]
Reverse Gear – Public Relations #5
Before reading! Please note that this is a staged and fictitious story (albeit based on some truths) for the purpose of an Advanced Toastmasters Public Relations Speech. Good evening ladies […]
The Toastmaster Challenge
I’m frightened to death, most of the time, about thinking out loud in public, so I cover the cracks as best as I can with foundation, powder and paint. I’m […]
So Wot -Speciality Speeches #3
Speciality Speeches #3 – Sell a Product (10:00-12:00 min) Use the four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest, desire, action; Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a […]
Just Listen – Speciality Speeches #2
Uplift the Spirit Objectives: Identify and understand the basic differences between inspirational speeches and other kinds of speeches. Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and develop emotional rapport. Develop a speech style and […]
Talking on Air – Public Relations #2
The second project in the ‘Public Relations’ advanced speakers manual is The Talk Show. For additional publicity, Laura McHarrie, Casterbridge Speakers Vice President of Public Relations persuaded real life Radio […]
Lost for Words – Public Relations #3
I was planning to start my speech with an overused cliché .. Friends, Romans, Countrymen … lend me your ears – except I have nothing to say. This for the […]
A Minute to Win It! – a Toastmasters Speech (8)
A minute to win it …. One of the most commonly used tools cited on the networking circuit is the one minute elevator pitch. Hands up if you’ve heard that? […]
From Woking to Weymouth – a Toastmasters Speech (1)
I’d like to invite you to share my journey from Woking to Weymouth via a 14 year stop over in Worthing. I should say that there was a six-month pit […]
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