Sample Speech Introduction

Northshore Toastmasters

The Following is a sample speech introduction to be written by speaker and given to the Toastmaster before the meeting begins. The Toastmaster will read it aloud:

“Brandon is speaking from the Competent Communication Manual,
Speech # 3 - Get to the Point. Brandon’s objectives are to:
(Objectives are found in the blue sidebar for each speech in the manual.)

Select a speech topic and determine its general and specific purposes
Organize the speech in a manner that best achieves those purposes
Ensure the beginning, body and conclusion reinforce the purposes
Project sincerity and conviction and control any nervousness he may feel.
Strive not to use notes.

Brandon's time is 5-7 minutes.

Introduction:

This year has been a fresh start for Brandon. It all began when he tried a different approach to a common problem at work. Listen and decide what approach you would have taken. Brandon's speech title is: "Was It Worth the Risk?"
Please help me welcome Brandon.”

(Clap, clap, clap)