Friends, when I look at the future I see little people dreaming, yes the same ones that ride the big Yellow Nano bus. I imagine that one day one of those little people will build the Nano powered van in my vision below. My vision, The Toolbox of Ideas is like the power of this venue ( the internet ), it's their brain's. As we fill the box each tool brings new powers as we grow.
Just imagine someone told you that public speaking, is almost as scary as dying?
Imagine someone says you cannot send a message around the world in a nano second?
Imagine a teacher told Albert Einstein's parents he would never amount to anything?
But I think about what Horace Mann said " Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity" .
What if each child knew they could present their idea to the world? Giving them the confidence with the power of public speaking. Is that a victory?
For me each victory is teaching a child how public speaking can change their life. As Toastmasters has taught me, now since 2007 each little Toolbox of Ideas that I teach, is a wonderful thing!
Just imagine having fun while experiencing Youth Speaking to America? See what the students say, or throughout this blog.
One of the most important goals to achieve is overcoming the fear of public speaking.
We are proud to announce YSTA #18
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- Program Goals
- Extemporaneous / impromptu speaking-called Table Topics (T T) perfect for job interviews?
- Some speech title ideas: 1) About Me, 2) My Passion, 3) How could I change the world? 4) Video - Why I want to be a nominee for President of the United States. Speech times 2-4 min.
- Learn the art of speech evaluation - every time you give a speech you get evaluated.?
- Learn to eliminate filler words like: so, and, you-know, like, hm, ah, and more?.
- The Toolbox is a metaphor for the brain. Each time you speak or evaluate, you add another tool to the Toolbox ( another victory ) . Each tool, eye contact, vocal variety, confidence and so much more. See what the students say?
Building a Toolbox # 18
Location: Hope Lutheran Church
1801 62nd Ave N.
St. Petersburg. Fl. 33702
Every Wednesday
Dates: Mar. 30 thru May 25
Time: 6 - 8 pm
Program: 8 classes, May 25, Speech Contest & Graduation
Friends and Families are invited.
Contact: York 727-455-7337 or york.ysta@gmail.com
