Make them say “Yes” (2/2)
As a speaker you try to convince the audience of your opinion. They should agree to the major views of the speech. Apart from the contents there are certain techniques …
“PS: I Love You” or How I Broke the Ice
A post by our co-blogger and member of BASF Toastmasters Subhamoy Bhattacharya. Quite aptly the first speech for a new member in a Toastmasters Club is called “The Ice Breaker“. …
Your audience is special?!
Different characters can be convinced by different methods. While writing your speech it is important to know characteristics of your audience and to make sure that the style of your …
Make them say “Yes” (1/2)
By experimental research Robert Cialdini found out major principles of persuasion. He focussed on the behavior of “compliance professionals”, e.g. people working in sales, adertising or marketing. People working in …
Proverbs liven up your speech
Speaking freely in a presentation or a key note you will certainly know the language you are communicating in well. Though, especially in a professional environment, it may not be …
Starting the new Toastmasters blog
In this blog, we want to let you know some information about Toastmasters, advice on improving your public speaking qualities and pointers on how to develop leadership skills. “The Art …
BASF Toastmasters in 2014
Dear colleagues and Toastmasters, best wishes for 2014! Perhaps one of your New Year’s resolutions is to improve your communication skills? Well, you will have to be patient until the …
That’s worth mentioning: New Year’s resolutions
Thinking about a professional development, organising a family reunion, a new hobby? How about becoming a Toastmaster and improving your public speaking skills? Twice a month members of BASFToastmasters improve …
Brochure: More information about BASF Toastmasters & Toastmasters International
We’ve made a little brochure to tell you more about Toastmasters International and the club at The Chemical Company. Read more inside about your benefits of membership, how we conduct …
BASF Toastmasters starts successfully
On Sep 12th 2013 the Toastmasters at The Chemical Company had the very first meeting. With strong support of Mannheim’s Toastmasters the organizers were able to set up a full …