Monday, July 17, 2017
My Mentor and My Musical Props & Flags
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My first mentor was Indra who taught me to use props.
My first speech described how I was an author. He asked, "Have you any props, books?" I had several books but the most relevant to an audience of speakers was my book on Wedding Speeches and Toasts.
I mentioned living in the USA. He asked me, "Do you have a flag?
Or hat or piece of clothing?" I had a cowgirl hat.
Then I went on to take about Singapore. He asked, "Do you have any prop, flag, map, clothing, or hat?" I had a Chinese Coolie hat.
I am obsessive about props. They have proved valuable when performing on You tube and doing stand up comedy and humorous speeches. I have dozens of hats, musical instruments such as miniature pianos which play Happy Birthday To You.
I ought to bring one to a meeting every time somebody has a birthday. Statistics say that with 31 members and a meeting every month or fortnight, we must have a birthday nearly every meeting.
Being a mentor or mentee can start or cement a friendship and status. My mentee Warren Sheng used to mention at meetings how I had helped him with his speeches. I still frequently mention my first mentor Indra.
Angela Lansbury, Advanced Communicator Gold, Competent Leader. Secretary of HOD, mentor co-ordinator at Harrovians. Member of Braddell Heights Advanced Toastmasters in Singapore.
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