Last Minute Toast Tips

Thom Singer is a professional speaker who shares his tips for how to prepare for a last minute toast that has been sprung upon you! This would be a great tutorial to watch on your iPhone just a few minutes before you get up to speak.

Thom Singer has more than 18 years of sales and marketing experience with firms such as RR Donnelley, Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP, Andrews Kurth LLP, Marsh, Inc., and Wells Fargo Bank. He is an expert in branding, positioning and networking, and has trained thousands of professionals in the art of building professional contacts that lead to increased business.

Thom has authored numerous articles for business and marketing publications, including The Austin Business Journal, The Legal Marketing Portal and Professional Marketers Forum Magazine. An accomplished speaker and presenter, Thom was a semi-finalist in the 2002 Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking,...

Tips from a Pro

06/17/2008

~ Judd

I found this lesson quite helpful as it's easy to get nervous and forget things.

I liked Thom's tips of using a business card to jot down notes, as well as making your relationship to the person you're toasting clear for those who don't know you.

By the way, Bob sounds like one heck of a brother. ;)

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