Tag Archives: Vancore Toastmasters Downtown

The Thriller on Pender

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Vancore Toastmasters

Why contests? Because most of us find our best selves when the stakes are raised. This week, we departed from our usual format and devoted the meeting to a Table Topics competition – with the winner to advance and represent … Continue reading →

Posted in Guests, Members, Vancore General | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Lessons From A World Champion Public Speaker

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Vancore Toastmasters

In 2001, Darren LaCroix outspoke 25,000 contestants from 14 countries to become the World Champion of Public Speaking. Since that victory, Darren has traveled the world demystifying the process of creating a powerful speech. “When you humorize, you humanize,” he … Continue reading →

Posted in Speaking Tips, Vancore General | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment