Journey to Effective Coaching

This cool timer app is designed for online meetings. It can also be used in normal meetings with dual monitor setup, where the timer views all the timing details on one screen, while the speaker views only the timing lights on the 2nd screen. The online speech timer. The speaker view (left), and the timer view (right) The timer app comprises of the master window, and the speaker view. The timer controls all the timing parameters in the master window, while the speaker views only the timing lights. Note:You can run the app without the speaker view. Download the free app from this link. Launch the master window, and initiate the timing lights by clicking on the 'Timing Light' hyperlink. The master window of the timer app The 'Timing Light' window will open as a separate window. The 'Timing Light Window' To test the timing lights, just click on the 'Green', 'Yellow' or 'Red' colored boxes. When you click on one of t

An online speech contest using ZOOM. The spread of corona virus (Covid-19) has changed the global landscape overnight. Governments have rightly put restrictions on social gathering that impacted everyone, including Toastmasters. Things that were unheard of suddenly became a reality. Online meetings and online contests are examples of this reality. Toastmasters International has authorized districts to conduct online contests. District 20 took the initiative early on to encourage its members to continue meetings and contests online. This guide is for contestants to level the playing field and to ensure every contestant gets a fair chance to progress to the next level based on the quality of their speech and delivery, and to ensure it is not impacted by the technological limitations. You have your speech ready and you are qualified for Area, Division or District contest. The contest will be hosted online. How do you prepare? Start at the beginning by getting familiar with th

Online meeting view. As we grapple with the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic in 2020, and working from home (and meeting online), what does it take to create the right environment for a great online meeting? 1. Connectivity: A strong internet connection is the starting point. Without stable and fast internet connection, it will always be a struggle. Find the right plan (wired or wireless) that works for you. 2. Lighting: Find a place with good (and even lighting). This is generally next to a window, with you r face facing the light. If you will have meetings when it is dark, then arrange suitable indoor lighting. LED lights are cheap and work well. In this setup, I placed my table facing the window. During the daytime, I get excellent light by simply opening the curtains. When it is dark, I switch on some extra lights. Any standard LED lamps placed close to the subject will work. Lighting Setup.  3. Video: The built-in cameras on laptops and phones are good enough for decent