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The Speechcraft Club is a fully chartered Toastmasters Club which is dedicated to running continual Speechcraft courses. The club is ideal for people wanting a fast-start introduction to and training in communication, leadership and public speaking skills.
Speechcraft is a public speaking development and confidence course presented within a Toastmasters club environment. The club is an affiliate of Toastmasters International, the world's largest organisation devoted to success through communication and leadership development.
In addition to the standard – Introductory – Speechcraft course, developed by Toastmasters International, and presented by Toastmasters clubs around New Zealand and the world, The Speechcraft Club has recently added two extension courses – Speechcraft 201 and 301 – to take graduates of the Introductory course further in public speaking, leadership and confidence development.
Details of the Introductory and extension 201 and 301 courses are outlined below. back to top
Speechcraft helps you to speak more effectively at work and at home. On the job, you will be able to communicate more productively with your employer, associates, subordinates, and customers. And your conversation at home with the family will be more fun and rewarding. You will be more successful in your community activities, too.
Speechcraft can also help you improve your performance in:
· Problem-solving
· Meeting in larger groups
· Motivating people
· Interviewing for jobs
· Selling ideas or products
· Conducting business meetings
During the 8-week course, you will cover the following topics:
· Impromptu Speaking
· Taking the Terror out of Talk
· Introducing a Speaker
· Preparation & Practice
· Speech Structure & Organisation
· Evaluation Skills
· Body Language
· Vocal Variety
· Knowing Your Audience
Upon completion of the course, we encourage you to transfer the six-month Toastmasters membership you obtained with the course, to whichever Toastmasters club in or around Auckland suits you best in terms of geography, day of the week or time of the day.
Next available course:
· 5 February – 26 March 2009 ( booking form )
For more information on Speechcraft courses, click here . This link lists Speechcraft courses being offered by Toastmasters club throughout Auckland and New Zealand, usually including " Auckland : The Speechcraft Club" . back to top
Speechcraft 201 builds on the introductory course and explores the purposes for giving speeches, provides an opportunity to experience running a meeting and prepares the platform for determining what your specific communications and leadership skills and needs are.
During the 7-week course, you will cover the following topics:
· Reviewing the Introductory Course
· Working with Words
· Losing the Notes / Speaking at Short Notice
· Talking Like You Mean It (advanced Vocal Variety)
· The Unfamiliar Topic
· Visual Aids
Although Speechcraft 201 is designed for people who have already been on the Introductory course, and been credited with 3 speeches, the course would also suit "lapsed" Toastmasters looking for a kick start back into the organisation.
Remaining c ourse this year:
· 18 September – 30 October ( booking form )
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This course is designed for people who have already been on the Introductory Speechcraft course, and gone on to join a Toastmasters club, or recently attended Speechcraft 201.
Either way, the course is suitable for any Toastmaster who has completed around 7 speeches from the basic Competent Communicator manual, and is looking for a structured opportunity to complete the manual.
Featuring educationals which focus on the four general purposes of a speech – to Persuade, to Entertain, to Inspire and to Inform – and on the opportunities available to you through the advanced communication manuals, this course will take you through the last 3 speeches of the introductory manual – you will finish as a certified Competent Communicator!
During the 5-week course, you will cover the following topics:
· Speaking to Persuade
· The Entertaining Speech
· The Inspirational Speech
· Delivering an Informative Educational
(Adult Learning approach)
Remaining course this year:
· 13 November–11 December ( booking form )
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Opportunity for Experienced TMs & non-TM Trainers
As well as focussing on providing a fast-start introduction to Toastmasters and developing public speaking and leadership skills, the Club is also ideal for experienced Toastmasters or non-Toastmasters, who either have passion for educating, or are looking for opportunities to expand their training skills.
As an experienced Toastmaster within the Speechcraft Club, there are several benefits:
· Co-ordinate an entire course... hone your planning and organisational skills, plus achieve a key requirement of the Advanced Communicator Gold award
· Present Successful Club educationals required for your Advanced Leader Bronze
· Present Better Speaker/Successful Club educationals required for your Advanced Communicator Silver
· Gain experience to run a Speechcraft in your own club, or at a later time at the Speechcraft Club
· Improve your leadership skills, to take with you into workplace and beyond.
As a new Toastmaster, looking to develop your training skills, we will put on the next Introductory course we are running – so you know what it’s all about – and then you’ll be contributing and developing your training your skills from the next course after that. back to top
As the “Educators” club of Auckland , New Zealand , we endeavour to provide, or assist in the provision of, a full range of Toastmasters and other training services, in the areas of communication and leadership.
Chief among these is Youth Speechcraft, providing public speaking and confidence training for young people, targeted in two age-bands: 10-13 years and 14-17 years. One of our club founders, Claire Read , has set up an independent provider, Dynamic People , specifically focussing on the communication and leadership needs of young people. Contact Claire , or her website , for further information on these services.
Other half-day courses are available depending on request and availability of presenters. Examples of such courses are:
· From Speaker to Trainer
· Leadership Excellence
· Building Your Leadership Power
· How to Listen Effectively
· The Art of Effective Evaluation
· Improving Your Management Power
· Building Your Thinking Power
If you have another communication or leadership topic in mind, not covered in this list, contact us to discuss whether we can develop and provide the training. back to top
We meet on Thursdays from 7:00pm to 9:15pm (for 201 & 301) and 7:00 to 9:30 pm (for Introductory course)
at the: Kohia Teachers Centre
Education Faculty
University of Auckland
Gate 2,
76 Epsom Ave , Epsom
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For further information, contact:
Alistair Munro – VP Public Relations & Webmaster
Adrian Joe – President
Connee Robertson – VP Membership & Treasurer
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Please note: The names "Toastmasters International", "Toastmasters" and the Toastmasters International trademarks are protected in the United States , Canada and other countries where Toastmasters clubs exist.
Last updated: 14 June 2008 | 
