MASTER THE ART OF IMPROMPTU SPEAKING | RISE AND SPEAK PODCAST

Описание: Learn how to master impromptu speaking, think on your feet, and speak confidently without preparation. In this episode of Rise and Speak, DTM Mathew Verghese and CM break down the exact Toastmasters-approved frameworks, mental models, and real-time techniques that help you stay calm, structured, and impactful during Table Topics or any spontaneous speaking situation.

If you’ve ever frozen on stage, gone blank during a meeting, or struggled to find the right words under pressure, this episode gives you practical tools you can use immediately.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

How to organize your thoughts instantly using 4 powerful impromptu speaking frameworks

How to open and close a table topic with confidence

What to do when you freeze or your mind goes blank

How to sound natural, calm, and in control

How to handle unfamiliar topics without fear

How to turn a table topic into a mini speech

How to bring humor, clarity, and structure into spontaneous answers

A live table topic demonstration + analysis

A proven practice exercise to improve dramatically in days

Whether you're preparing for Toastmasters Table Topics, job interviews, client meetings, podcasts, or everyday workplace situations, this episode will help you speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively — even with zero preparation.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 Start
00:58 Intro
04:16 His speaking journey
06:51 How to avoid beginner mistakes
09:09 How to unfreeze
11:44 What to do in the first few seconds
13:52 Do you have a checklist?
15:33 What to do when you lose track
18:51 Handling unfamiliar topics
21:04 Staying organized — frameworks
26:27 Turning table topics into mini speeches
30:30 Story or direct answer?
31:41 Adding humor
35:15 Getting and keeping audience attention
41:00 Live table topic
43:30 Speech breakdown
45:30 Practice exercise
48:44 The one secret to improve
50:00 Content summary
51:45 Connect with DTM Mathew
52:45 Outro

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