The 10 Paths in Pathways
It's official! On February 13, Pathways will launch at Central Austin Toastmasters. Today, we will cover the 10 paths and the elective projects, so that you are ready to embark on your new Toastmasters journey. If you are a member, please check Member Resources for additional information.
1. Motivational Strategies
You will learn to build connections with people around you and understand their motivation. At the end of this path, you will create a team-building project.
Skills Highlights:
Listen actively
Understand emotional intelligence
Motivate others
Build effective teams
2. Presentation Mastery
You will learn how the audience responds to you and how to connect with them. At the end of this path, you will deliver an extended speech.
Skills Highlights:
Build effective body language
Speak persuasively
Manage a difficult audience
Speak professionally
3. Leadership Development
You will focus on managing time and developing and executing a plan. At the end of this path, you will create an event that focuses on applying your leadership skills.
Skills Highlights:
Manage time effectively
Plan and implement
Lead your team
Create successful events
4. Innovative Planning
You will examine the steps to manage a project and create innovative solutions. At the end of this path, you will develop a High Performance Leadership (HPL) project.
Skills Highlights:
Connect with your audience
Present a proposal
Manage projects successfully
High Performance Leadership
5. Visionary Communication
You will develop skills for sharing information and planning communications. At the end of this path, you will launch a long-term personal or professional vision.
Skills Highlights:
Develop a communication plan
Communicate change
Master speech writing and delivery
Execute your vision
6. Strategic Relationships
You will champion diversity through personal and professional connections and develop public relations strategies. At the end of this path, you will lead a volunteer organization.
Skills Highlights:
Understand culture and diversity
Make connections through networking
Build public relations strategies
Lead a volunteer organization
7. Dynamic Leadership
You will understand various communication and leadership styles and learn to resolve conflicts. At the end of this path, you will build a project that focuses on applying your leadership skills.
Skills Highlights:
Know your style
Negotiate the best outcome
Manage change
Lead in any situation
8. Persuasive Influence
You will build strong interpersonal and communication skills needed to lead a group to a positive outcome. At the end of this path, you will develop a High Performance Leadership (HPL) project.
Skills Highlights:
Listen actively
Resolve conflicts
Lead in difficult situations
High Performance Leadership
9. Effective Coaching
You will develop strong interpersonal communication to arrive at consensus and coach others. At the end of this path, you will create a High Performance Leadership (HPL) project.
Skills Highlights:
Know your style
Reach consensus
Be a positive coach
High Performance Leadership
10. Team Collaboration
You will learn to listen actively, motivate others, and collaborate as a team. At the end of this path, you will create a project focused on applying your leadership skills.
Skills Highlights:
Listen actively
Collaborate successfully
Motivate others
Lead in any situation
Elective Projects
In each path, you will complete 4 elective projects out of a list of many. Almost all projects are common to the 10 paths, but keep in mind that each path may consider different objectives.
Level 3 (choose 2):
Connect with your audience
Deliver social speeches
Make connections through networking
Prepare for an interview
Listen actively
Use presentation software
Create effective visual aids
Connect with storytelling
Use effective body language
Use descriptive language
Understand vocal variety
Focus on the positive
Inspire your audience
Level 4 (choose 1):
Manage projects successfully
Build a social media presence
Manage online meetings
Manage a difficult audience
Lead a Q&A Session
Create a podcast
Write a compelling blog
Build public relations strategies
Level 5 (choose 1):
High Performance Leadership
Moderate a panel discussion
Build ethical leadership
Lead a volunteer organization
Prepare to speak professionally
Examine lessons learned
So... What path will you choose?