Shaping a New Era of Public Speaking: The NET Approach
Concurrent Education Session repeated twice on Thursday, August 21, at 10:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -4
Session Description
Imagine stepping into the next era of communication excellence—what does it look like for you? How will your voice shape the future of Toastmasters and beyond? As we move into the next century of public speaking mastery, now is the time to refine your skills, elevate your presence, and embrace new opportunities to lead with confidence.
Join award-winning facilitator Melinda Lee for an interactive and future-focused session where you’ll explore the NET Approach (Notice, Extract, Transform)—a powerful framework designed to help you speak with impact, clarity, and influence in any setting. Through guided reflection, live exercises, and interactive discussion, you’ll be able to envision your future as a communicator and leader in this next era while mastering techniques to stay composed, confident, and engaging in high-stakes moments. The future of public speaking is being shaped right now—and your voice is a part of it.
Biography
Melinda Lee
Organizational psychologist, presentation skills expert, speaker, researcher
Melinda Lee is a presentation skills expert and nationally renowned speaker who helps build a powerful force of leaders and executive teams, strengthening relationships, enhancing reputations, and helping her clients win more work.
Lee is an Insights Practitioner, Certified Professional in Talent Development, and Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, she has researched the state of “flow” to help leaders amplify their voices and present their mission with impact. She has empowered teams from Facebook, Google, Deloitte, BART, and more.
Based in San Francisco, she is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence rooted deeply in her cultural heritage, helping her clients embrace authenticity and depth in their messaging.
Learn more about Lee on her website: speakinflow.com.