Pathways Paths and Projects
Effective Coaching
This path helps you build your skills as a positive communicator and leader. The projects on this path focus on understanding and building consensus, contributing to the development of others by coaching and establishing strong public speaking skills. Each project emphasizes the importance of effective interpersonal communication. This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership” project of your design.
Level 1: Mastering Fundamentals
LEVEL 1 PROJECTS (Required)
Level 2: Learning Your Style
LEVEL 2 PROJECTS (Required)
Level 3: Increasing Knowledge
LEVEL 3 MEETING ROLES (Required)
This project focuses on reaching consensus and the importance of including all group members in the decision-making process.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to work with a group to practice reaching consensus on any topic.
Overview: Apply the techniques described in the project to practice leading a group of people toward consensus at a club meeting in 20 minutes. Choose a topic that will offer you and your group a challenge, but avoid topics that you know are unlikely to reach consensus in the timeframe. (Note: It is okay if you cannot reach consensus in 20 minutes.) Then, give a 2- to 3-minute closing statement on the experience or the decision.
You may also choose to lead a non-Toastmasters group toward consensus. Apply the techniques described in the project. Choose a topic that will offer you and your group a challenge. At a club meeting, deliver a 5- to 7-minute speech about the experience. Your speech can be persuasive, humorous, informational, or crafted in any style that appeals to you and supports your speech content. Submit your signed Project Completion Form to the vice president education.
This project includes:
- Leading a non-Toastmasters group toward consensus
- A 5- to 7-minute speech
- The Project Completion Form
LEVEL 3 PROJECTS (Required)
LEVEL 4 PROJECT (Required)
LEVEL 4 MEETING ROLES (Required)
This project focuses on how your actions can positively affect others and how to nurture relationships and assist an individual in reaching a goal.
Purpose: The purpose of this project is to develop and apply skills for coaching a fellow member or a person outside of Toastmasters who can benefit from your expertise.
Overview: Outside of club meetings, coach an individual through a project. Speak with your vice president education to develop a plan for coaching a club member versus an individual outside of Toastmasters. After your coaching commitment, present a 5- to 7-minute speech at a club meeting about your experience as a coach. Your speech may be humorous, informational, or any style that appeals to you and is appropriate for your content.
This project includes:
- Coaching an individual through a project
- A 5- to 7-minute speech