Engaging Humour Pathway
This path is intended to assist you in the development of your abilities as a public speaker who is both engaging and humorous. It focus on the understanding of your sense of humour and how to use them in engaging audience members. By developing members understanding on how to effectively use humour in a speech, including challenging situations and impromptu speeches.
This path culminates in an extended humorous speech that will allow you to apply what you learned.
It is divided into 5 levels, each with their own requirements and learning materials that can be found inside Toastmasters’ learning portal, Base Camp.
The information listed below is in line with the latest Pathways enhancements in the Club Officer Guide 2025.
Further information can also be found through below links.
Level 1 – Mastering Fundamentals
Level 1 – Speech Requirements ( ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ )
- Ice Breaker ( 4 – 6 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Writing a Speech With Purpose ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Introduction to Vocal Variety and Body Language ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Evaluation and Feedback 1 ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Evaluation and Feedback 2 ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
Required role participation
– TableTopic Speaker, Speech Evaluator, Timer OR Ah-Counter
Level 2 – Learning Your Style
Level 2 – Speech Requirements ( ○ ○ )
- Know Your Senses Of Humour ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Connect With Your Audience ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
Required role participation
– Toastmaster, Speech Evaluator, TableTopic Speaker
Level 3 – Increasing Knowledge
Level 3 – Speech Requirements
( ○ Project, ○ ○ Electives, ○ SCS)
- Engage Your Audience With Humour ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
Select 2 of the following electives:
- Active Listening (TopicsMaster role) – Evaluation Form
- Connect With Storytelling ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Creating Effective Visual Aids ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Deliver Social Speeches 1 ( 3 – 4 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Deliver Social Speeches 2 ( 3 – 4 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Effective Body Language ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Focus On The Positive ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Inspire Your Audience ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Make Connections Through Networking ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Prepare For An Interview ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Understanding Vocal Variety ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Using Descriptive Language ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Using Presentation Software ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Researching and Presenting ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
Level 3 – Successful Club Series
Select 1 of the following presentation:
- Creating The Best Club Climate (10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Meeting Roles And Responsibilities (10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Keeping The Commitment (10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Going Beyond Our Club (10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
Required role participation
– Toastmaster, Speech Evaluator, TableTopics Master, TableTopic Speaker.
Level 4 – Building Skills
Level 4 – Speech Requirements
( ○ Project, ○ Electives, ○ SCS, ○ BSS)
- The Power Of Humour In An Impromptu Speech ( 2 -3 min) – Evaluation Form
- To be delivered twice ( 2 -3 min each) at the same evening, random topic selected by Toastmaster
Select 1 of the following electives:
- Building a Social Media Presence ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Create a Podcast ( 3 min speech, 10 min podcast ) – Evaluation Form
- Requires a 60 min of podcast content recorded.
- Manage Online Meetings ( 20 – 25 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Manage Projects Successfully 1 ( 2 – 3 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Manage Projects Successfully 2 ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Managing A Difficult Audience ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Public Relations Strategies ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Question and Answer Session ( 15 – 20 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Write a Compelling Blog ( 2 – 3 min ) – Evaluation Form
Level 4 – Successful Club Series
Select 1 of the following presentation:
- Finding New Members ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Closing the Sale ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- How to Be a Distinguished Club ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Toastmasters Educational Program ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
Required role participation
– Toastmaster, General Evaluator, Speech Evaluator, TableTopics Master, TableTopic Speaker.
Level 4 – Better Speaker Series
Select 1 of the following presentation:
- Beginning Your Speech ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Concluding Your Speech ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Controlling Your Fear ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Impromptu Speaking ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Selecting Your Topic ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Know Your Audience ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Organizing Your Speech ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Creating An Introduction ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Preparation And Practice ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Using Body Language ( 10 – 15 min) – Evaluation Form & Manual
Level 5 – Demonstrating Expertise
Level 5 – Speech Requirements
(○ Project, ○ Electives, ○ SCS, ○ LES)
- Deliver Your Message With Humour ( 18 – 22 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Reflect On Your Path ( 10 – 12 min ) – Evaluation Form
Select 1 of the following electives:
- Ethical Leadership ( 20 – 40 min ) – Evaluation Form
- High Performance Leadership First Speech ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- High Performance Leadership Second Speech ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Leading In Your Volunteer Organization ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Lessons Learned ( 5 – 7 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Moderate a Panel Discussion ( 20 – 40 min ) – Evaluation Form
- Prepare To Speak Professionally ( 18 – 22 min ) – Evaluation Form
Level 5 – Successful Club Series
Select 1 of the following presentation:
- Moments of Truth ( 60 – 90 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Evaluate to Motivate ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Mentoring ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
Level 5 – Leadership Excellence Series
Select 1 of the following presentation:
- Service and Leadership ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- The Leader as a Coach ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Developing a Mission ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Motivating People ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Building a Team ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Delegate to Empower ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Resolving Conflict ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Visionary Leader ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Values and Leadership ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Goal Setting and Planning ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
- Giving Effective Feedback ( 10 – 15 min ) – Evaluation Form & Manual
Required role participation
– General Evaluator (2x), Toastmasters (2x), Speech Evaluator (2x), TableTopics Master, TableTopic Speaker, Ah-Counter, Grammarian, Club Mentor.