This year the Toastmaster magazine explored topics beyond the realm of conventional communication. As the world continued to shift, so did the content. From how to be productive at your new home office to livening up your online meetings to highlighting healthcare workers during the pandemic. Below is a list of the top 12 articles you, the readers, enjoyed the most.
January
Is There a Podcast in Your Future?
This convenient medium is a gold mine if you want to boost your communication skills.
February
The Formula for Funny
Try different humor tactics to win grins, giggles, and guffaws from your audience.
March
Zoom Fatigue, Be Gone!
Keep your online meetings fresh by shaking things up.
April
Scared of Public Speaking?
You’re not alone. Learn why giving speeches can be terrifying—and how to tame the fear.
May
Speech Topics Are Everywhere
Pay attention to your life and the ideas will come.
June
Paging All Health-Care Practitioners!
How Toastmasters communication skills helps a variety of medical professionals.
July
Ringing in the New Year
It’s a new Toastmasters program year! Take time to reflect and recharge.
August
Revamp Your Resume
How to showcase the skills and achievements you’ve gained through Toastmasters.
September
How to Quit Talking Quickly
6 tactics to help you slow your speaking speedometer.
October
Get to the Point
The difference between a meaningful presentation and a forgettable collection of words may not be what you think.
November
Build a Great Speech
Gain valuable tips for constructing a presentation from start to finish.
December
A Toastmaster’s Best Friend
Pets provide loyalty, laughs, and “pawsitive” reinforcement to members around the world.
Shannon Dewey is digital strategy and engagement editor for the Toastmaster magazine. Reach her at sdewey@toastmasters.org.
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