KISS (Here's My Trick by Kazu)

 At the Special Meeting on December 16, Kazu took the stage as the "Here's My Trick" presenter, a role unique to the Senri Toastmasters Club where a member shares his/her tips regarding speeches.

This time, Kazu discussed what he keeps in mind when crafting a speech. KISS, or "Keep It Simple, Stupid." He stressed the importance of keeping our sentences short and simple by eliminating unnecessary words so that it is easier for the audience members to understand the important points of the speech.

What set his presentation apart was his use of examples. He showed two different versions of excerpts from a speech and showed the drafts of these versions, making it visually obvious how the simpler version is easier to follow. In one example, what was over four lines was trimmed down to one line and a half. This demonstrated how short and simple descriptions are powerful in conveying our messages.

Thanks, Kazu, for the superb presentation!