Division A Workshop as Trainer, 12th October 2019

On the 12^th October 2019, I was a trainer, at the District 80 Division A workshop.

The organising chairs were Raymond Zhang, and Ernest Lim.  The Toastmaster of the Day was Thomas Chen Jun Ying.  The timer was Kent Abrenica.

Celia Jacqueline Lim, the Division A Director, gave the opening address, welcoming all participants, and set the scope of training.

Hyder bin Muhammad Taufik gave an insightful presentation on the use of body language, and stage presence to command the audience.  He had many take-aways that were subscribable, and relevant, for the audience, and provided the slides for free.

I spoke on the art of rhetoric, how we channel the speaker persona, when we address any audience.  I gave a few examples from historical, and contemporary speeches.  I mentioned the need to see beyond the bubble of Toastmasters, and approach the science of rhetoric from the perspective of practical application in the real world, whether corporate, or social.

Ng Kin Foong engaged the audience, and addressed the use of mastering table topics in the corporate world, which is very useful, and makes what we do, at Toastmasters, relevant.  He drew on his vast experience as a contestant, trainer, and a man of letters to advance his argument in a coherent manner.

The attendance was good, and the programme was well-received.