A Letter from George – Storytelling #5
Betsy Loveless was beating the back out of a piece of meat with a weighty rolling pin. The occasional trapped rabbit with wild vegetables regularly put food on the family […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Breathe; Prepare; Practice – Public Relations #1
Laura McHarrie was the first person to sign up to Casterbridge Speakers when it was founded in 2008. She has completed her Competent Communicators and Competent Leadership manuals. This is […]
The Trouble with Text – (Off The Cuff – Speciality Speeches #2)
I want to share this text I received the other day: “Thx4beinwithme2day.Wasgd2cu,2hearhowur&2swapideas stratpln+lrngPlnbwithuthispm x” Now I am well aware that language changes over the centuries; words evolve according to fashion […]
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