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Public Speaking Boot Camp

A Six-Week Program Designed by Toastmasters International

2025-04-22 18:30:00 2025-04-22 20:30:00 America/New_York Public Speaking Boot Camp Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes. Westlake Porter Public Library - Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Tuesday, April 22
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-22 18:30:00 2025-04-22 20:30:00 America/New_York Public Speaking Boot Camp Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes. Westlake Porter Public Library - Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Westlake Porter Public Library

Thomas A. Fox Board Room

Presenters from a local Toastmasters club will use the "Speechcraft" program to help you to improve your ability to give presentations for professional and personal purposes.

Do you need to answer questions in an upcoming job interview?  Give a presentation at work or school?  Make a toast at your sister's wedding?  You can get through these (and so many more speaking scenarios) with average success - or you can be recognized as a polished presenter!

In this six-week program, participants, who are called Speechcrafters, have the opportunity to boost their confidence as they improve their public speaking skills, within the safe, supportive environment of a Toastmasters club. 

Included in the training is: how to organize a speech; using body language; using vocal variety; choosing clear, concise words; introducing and evaluating another speaker; and impromptu speaking.  After completing the course, participants may be inspired to continue their Toastmasters journey by visiting or joining a local club.

This program is open to adults and to teens from Grade 9 and up.

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Since 1924, Toastmasters has been synonymous with excellence in public speaking.  The Speechcraft program was designed to introduce a novice speaker to the Toastmasters approach to public speaking.  It was created to help people turn their speaking skills into a craft - to help them improve their professional and personal communication skills using a condensed version of the Toastmasters member experience.

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This program is designed by Toastmasters International and will be presented by members of local Toastmasters clubs.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Education/Lifelong Learning |

TAGS: | Toastmasters | Public Speaking |

Westlake Porter Public Library

Phone: (440) 871-2600
Fax: (440) 871-6969

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(Memorial Day)
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About the branch

Westlake Porter Public Library is an independent public library serving the residents of the city of Westlake, western Cuyahoga County and eastern Lorain County. The library is located at 27333 Center Ridge Road in Westlake, Ohio. Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or goes to school in Ohio can register for a free library card.

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