This article is based on a speech delivered on December 4, 2006. The topic was inspired by Leil Lowndes book “How to Talk to Anyone – 92 little tricks for big success in relationships”.
As a child did you have the experience of being out somewhere with your mother when an unknown grown-up spoke to you [...]
Archive for August, 2009
How to Talk to a Stranger
August 27, 2009Take the Terror Out of a Talk
August 27, 2009An educational session delivered on 6th November 2007
I remember my first experience of asking a girl out on a date. My heart was racing, palms sweaty, and knees trembling. I struggled to say the words I had so carefully rehearsed.
Sounds a bit like our first speeches doesn’t it? Nervous and possibly terrified. It is common [...]
Eat, Drink, Commute
August 25, 2009This speech was delivered in a Humorous Speech Contest in 2005
Every day I’m seeing more and more people afflicted with mad cow disease. That’s right people are turning into cows …why? they are constantly chewing, chewing, chewing. Ladies and gentlemen, we have been invaded by the American invention of chewing gum.
The Ride of your Life!
August 18, 2009This speech was given at the Chatswood Early Risers Humorous Speech Contest on the 18th August 2009.
Who likes Disneyland, Dream World or Sydney’s own Luna Park?
The adrenalin rush of the rides, the noise noise and the crowds?
If this appeals to your sense of adventure, but you can’t get to an amusement park – I have [...]
Young Again – Humorous Speech Contest 2007
August 15, 2009Speech given at the Area 34 Humorous Speech Competition 6th October 2007
I was driving to work the other day when I saw a bumper sticker on the car in front.
HIRE A TEENAGER WHILE THEY STILL KNOW EVERYTHING.
The more I thought about it, I realised that life can be exciting from a teenage viewpoint.
I took [...]
Success Secrets of Christopher Columbus
August 15, 2009A speech by Charles Cave given on 20th February 2008 to Chatswood Early Risers Toastmasters and the Area 34 International Speech Contest.
In fourteen ninety two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.
Imagine a ship. It is just before sunrise. Sailors are standing on deck, staring into a fog. As the sun rises, the fog lifts, revealing a [...]
Confessions of a House husband
August 14, 2009A speech delivered to Mosman Toastmasters in 1990.
Most of you in this room work for someone else – you have to report to a boss. And we all know what bosses are like!
When you apply for a job, how do you know what the person will be like? Can you interview him and ask if [...]
Why you need to set goals
August 14, 2009A speech delivered to Mosman Toastmasters in 1989
Do you remember Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?
Do you remember her conversation with the Cheshire Cat? Alice was lost and asked…
“Cheshire Puss.. .would you tell me please which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to”, said the cat.
“I [...]
Photograph your life!
August 14, 2009A speech given at Mosman Toastmasters club in 1989
How many of you own a camera?
How many of you would like to take photographs that show creativity and say what you mean?
I want to talk to you about photography – being able to make creative photographs that communicate your vision and to make a visual statement.
Yes [...]
My very first Toastmasters icebreaker speech
August 11, 2009Icebreaker Speech presented to Mosman Toastmasters 1987
Guests and fellow toastmasters … My name is Charles Cave and I would like to introduce myself by giving you a portrayal of my job, my interests in Japan and music, and my penchant for being a perpetual student.
