Toastmaster - 2nd Speech

Ahhhhhhhhhhhh, Finally - I am all done with this speech.
It was way to complicated, because I have to give an organized speech.
Have a good structure of Intro, letting audience know what I am about to talk about.
Then talk about my 3 main points.
And finally wrap up the speech reminding them what I was talking to them about.

It took me a long time to think about what to talk about.
But many helpful friends, told me to just go over what I know. And make it interesting.
Finally, after a long time of brainstorming, I decided to talk about "Internet Blog"

I spent a whole week writing my content.
Then writing a rough draft, and find areas where I can improve on.
I tried a few methods on how I can remember the things I need to talk about.
I tried bullet points, bubble words, or just wrote the whole speech over and over again.
None of these tricks worked, Komal said "kiko just keep it simple, you dont have to over do it"
Once she said that, it finally clicked.
Since I work well with visuals, I have a way of talking when looking at my source.
Example, I can give a comfortable feedback, when reviewing animations.
I am able to talk about my favorite movies.

I created my own visual note card, that i folded into 4.
I drew pictures and arrows on how my speech will flow.
I really invested alot of time, into drawing my speech.
By doing this, I was able to connect better.
And changed my thought process in organizing my speech.
I have fun drawing and it was enjoyable to draw my thought.

Now I am able to give a more improved speech by remembering the pictures I made.
When practicing, I was able to vision and anticipate whats going to happen next.
My gestures became more clear. I was able to feel comfortable to hear my voice.

I think I practiced way to much.
But from my experience. Its good to at least practice before you sleep. And that way you are able to integrate it into your mind.
And when you wake up in the morning, say something from your speech and it will flow out naturally as your getting out of bed.

Im really excited about, structuring my speeches. Make it clear what your speeches are going to be about.

So when ever I get more time, Ill talk about my experience delivering my speech.
Getting comfortable with my environment.
Giving the speech.
Got the feedback.
Things that I learned about myself that day.

I am not able to succeed without the help from my friend Mookie, and with Komal. Thank you so much guys for giving me encouragement and confidence. With your help, I was able to deliver and get a "Best Speaker" award out of it......

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Getting comfortable with my environment

• Make new friends
• Participated in Theme
• Ah Grammarian, which is pretty tough but a great way to listen and catch their AH/UM

Giving the speech.

• Nervous as hell

The Feedback

• It was a constructed speech, with intro, 3 points, and conclusion
• But, I didnt have good transitions into the 3 points. I need to make sure the audience knows, I'm getting into my next topic. And have a pause between the points.
• They loved my examples / visual aids.
• They enjoyed the touch of humor I added with the postit notes. Making that audience laugh, makes everyone even more interested in your topic, and it creates a friendly environment.
• Everyone can tell I was nervous, through my shaky hands. I need to try and master it.
• I made great use of the floor.