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  Home icon Pathways Pointer – Number 29 - Febuary 4, 2026  
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PATHWAYS POINTERS OVERVIEW
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The Better Speaker Series
 

The Better Speaker Series is a Toastmasters education resource designed to help members develop strong speaking fundamentals through focused, skill-based presentations. Under the enhanced Pathways program, Better Speaker Series presentations can be used as educational assignments that support Path progress while improving meeting quality.

Each session targets a specific speaking skill—such as organization, vocal variety, or audience engagement— giving members practical tools they can immediately apply to speeches and evaluations.

Helpful Tip

Schedule a Better Speaker Series presentation when your club needs education but has limited speaker availability. One presentation can strengthen skills for the entire club while also supporting Pathways progress.

The Better Speaker Series — What It’s Really About

The Better Speaker Series is not about delivering a single great speech—it’s about helping members understand what makes speeches effective. Each presentation breaks down a specific skill and explains how to use it consistently.

 

Better Speaker Series Modules

Module (Item) Short Description Link
Beginning Your Speech (Item 270) How to open a speech effectively and capture attention View
Concluding Your Speech (Item 271) How to close with impact and leave a lasting impression View
Controlling Your Fear (Item 272) Techniques for managing nervousness and stage fright View
Impromptu Speaking (Item 273) How to think on your feet and respond quickly View
Selecting Your Topic (Item 274) Choosing speech topics that are engaging and relevant View
Know Your Audience (Item 275) Adapting speeches to the needs and interests of listeners View
Organizing Your Speech (Item 276) Structuring a clear and effective speech View
Creating An Introduction (Item 277) Crafting introductions that support and highlight the speaker View
Preparation And Practice (Item 278) Steps to rehearse and refine speeches View
Using Body Language (Item 279) Effective gestures and movement on stage View
 
Why Use the Better Speaker Series?
  • Strengthens core speaking skills for all members

  • Provides ready-made educational content

  • Supports Pathways progress without adding complexity

  • Improves overall meeting quality

Bottom Line

The Better Speaker Series helps clubs build better speakers—one skill at a time. It’s an easy, effective way to combine education, engagement, and Pathways progress in a single meeting.

 

RESOURCES

The Better Speaker Series – my-pathways.info

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Send comments, suggestions, corrections or questions to:
Frank Storey, DTM :  fstorey1943@gmail.com