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Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and Skills of Professionalism Saint John Toastmasters Monday April 14 2014 Two speeches this week;  one on Gardner's model of Multiple Intelligences and one on three skills of professionalism developed in Toastmasters (inspiring action, dealing with conflict and mentorship). The skill exercised in the first speech was choosing and using organizational techniques, and in the second speech on choosing, defining and making clear the general and specific purpose of the speech. Impromptu speaking practice was about 'flow' and how it relates to managing stress, rebounding from setbacks, occupations such as writing, managing interactions etc. We added a new member and had two guests who appear to be interested in joining the group. We have no meeting on Easter Monday as the school is closed.  Otherwise, We meet each Monday from September through to mid-June in room 002 downstairs at St Macs with the exception of  holidays.   ht...

Good article from the Globe and Mail - this is why I joined Toastmasters many years ago I’m tongue-tied at work. How can I learn to speak more freely? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/career-advice/experts/im-tongue-tied-at-work-how-can-i-learn-to-speak-more-freely/article17875074/?cmpid=rss1 or http://ow.ly/vCjRL