Sunday, July 31, 2011

Alemax Toastmaster Club莫迪里亞尼的饗宴

緣起
PS 本項展覽到9/4號
在電影敘述了義大利的畫家莫迪里亞尼與畢卡索之間的瑜亮情結
但是不得不說這部電影的主角挺英俊的
真實的照片中也是
而我們就在Alemax Toastmaster Club 的聚會中,靜靜的體驗氣質與文化的饗宴

Tuesday, July 26, 2011

2011/07/19 C4 Speech - Sophia Lu (Best Speaker)

Title: Your Positive Words


Dear fellow members and guests, good evening!

Since my project in Competent Communicator manual this time is “How to say it!”, so before starting, I would like all of you to see the following film. Here you are!

~ (Film plays)

“Words are powerful to everyone. We can change our attitude by someone’s words with insight or be healed by someone’s words with comfort. It’s so obvious in this film.

We had this kind of experience since childhood and can see the same situation in the office or at home. Like a mother scolding the child “How can I have such a child as you?” or your boss yelling at you “Even the pig is smarter than you.”

Actually verbal violence, just like physical violence; will injure people. Perhaps it’s even worse, because damage to the body will heal, but damage to the mind lasts forever.

Now let me show you some pictures, they are:

Picture 1: very funny, is it? But if you are the employee, can you laugh comfortably? I doubt it.

Picture 2: Once my teacher told me that a row of bushes, if people walk cross the same place on it, what will that place become? The bush no longer will grow and it will turn to dirt slowly.

My boss likes to say “You only do office work, if even that you cannot do well, then you are really useless."Or my sister always says “How come our looks are like mother like daughter, but the words you say are so stupid." It makes me feel like I am a loser and a total failure. But, I became the loser, because others “MAKE” me so.

Positive language can make us better
Looking at a boss scolding an employee, attacking him for a long time, the boss is indifferent, he does not care, but the verbal damage could have serious consequences. Being an employer, you must be very careful with the way you speak to the employee, do not insult or ridicule the person who is making money for you. Do not use the method of goading someone into action, as they may lack self-confidence, goading them will just make things worse.

Before you scold him with something like “even the pig is smarter than you”, please think twice, is he really that bad? If he will help your business and share sorrow for you, please do not scold him or call him a pig, because a pig cannot do these things.

The new officer team of ALE MAX can hopefully receive positive responses from our members; with your support we will be better and better. Your positive words will be the best gift this coming year.


Toastmaster

Monday, July 11, 2011

2011/07/05 Lillian's A3 Speech

A3 speech: The Persuasive Approach, 5 to 7 minutes
Title: Control Your Nervousness

Day dream: (演)
TM: Ladies and Gentlemen, please join me to welcome the best speaker of ALE MAX, Lillian Tseng.
Lillian Tseng: It’s my honor to get this award; I have worked so hard to memorize my speech and kick away my nervousness. Thank you! Thank you!
TM: Lillian, wake up!

Oops! I am so sorry! Speaking in front of an audience is not easy. My hands are sweaty and getting cold, my heart is pounding, my knees are shaking, and I can’t remember what I wanted to say. Most of you may feel the same when you stand on stage. I have been through it. I delivered my C1 speech in 2003 and C2 in 2005; that's almost 2 years between these speeches. Why? Because I was afraid to delivery a speech. For most of my speeches I had to do them twice. But, I did not run away; I did other assignments such as being TM, TT, or GE to grab every chance I can to speak on stage. I have conquered my fears. Now, I'm here to talk about the 10 tips that can help you control your nervousness.
(show the powerpoint)
1. Know your material. Pick a topic you’re interested in. Use humor, personal story and simple sentences to say it. This way you won’t forget easily what to say.
2. Practice. Practice. Practice. Rehearse; estimate the time; practice with the props you need. This can help you delivery your speech smoothly.
3. Know the audience. Arrive early, greet audience members individually. It’s easier to speak to friends than to strangers.
4. Know the room. Arrive early, walk around the speaking area, test the microphone, set up equipments such as the projector.
5. Relax. Relax your body, take a deep breath, and count to 3 before you say anything.
6. Visualize yourself giving your speech. Imagine yourself speaking, with the right volume and tone. Visualize the audience give you applauses.
7. Realize that people want you to succeed. Audience want to listen to an interesting, informative and entertaining speech, they’re rooting for you.
8. Don’t apologize. Audience may not notice anything unusual until you started to apologize profusely.
9. Concentrate on the message. Focus your attention on the message and the audience, not your nervousness.
10. Gain experience. Your speech reflects you. The more speeches you do the more experience you get. Experience builds confidence.

These 10 tips are all listed on the back of your CC manual.

I was one of the nervous speakers. My mind goes blank when I stand on stage. But there is no easy way or shortcuts to become successful. You will need to do your speech over and over again. Try to get more chances to stand in front of the audience. With practice you get experience, and experience builds confidence. I believe the Toastmasters process can make you become a better speaker. Like the slogan our president set for this year: Affirm Yourself, Surpass Yourself (肯定自己,超越自己). One day, you will say goodbye to your nervousness.
Mr. Toastmaster.

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

2011/6/19 祥園有機生態農場收割之旅


Organic Farm Harvest Outing | 這可是開心農場的真人版!

The weather was hot, but our spirits remained high!
Planking | 仆街男孩

ALE in the field | 田園割出 ALE 字樣