Introduction: The Ice Breaker marks the beginning of your new Toastmasters path. It is your opportunity to introduce yourself to your group and share something about yourself. You may choose to share anything from the reason you chose this particular path to something personal about your life.
The Ice Breaker speech is 4 to 6 minutes in length and it is the first one that all Toastmasters present to their clubs. It is also the speech Toastmasters deliver when they embark on a new path.
You will learn to distinguish the basic elements of speech structure and learn about rehearsal techniques that will help you balance preparation and spontaneity.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to introduce yourself to the club and learn the basic structure of a public speech.
Structure: The four elements of a good story are:
- Interesting topic.
- Opening.
- Body.
- Conclusion.
Overview: Write and deliver a speech about any topic to introduce yourself to your club. Your speech may be humorous, informational, or any other style that appeals to you.
Practice: There are many ways to practice. Choose a technique that works for you or develop one of your own.
- Rehearse with Friends or Family.
- Record Yourself.
- Use a Mirror.
- Practice Sections.
- Time Yourself.
