Following are the aspects one need to consider for his/her Icebreaker speech
Objectives of a good Icebreaker
- Icebreaker speech asks you to speak in front of the audience and help your audience to get to know you. That's all !! :)
- How?
- By giving insights into your life- from childhood to your present life
- This should include where you are born, Family details, Education, hobbies, your aspiration etc..
- Why?
- To build a personal connect with audience whom you are going to make friends. Probably for life time!!
- Also, It helps to connect with like minded people
- Ex: same alumni, same state, same future aspirations or hobbies)
- Speech duration : 4 to 6 mins with 30 sec grace time
- Considering the average word count (100/120 words per minute). Recommended word count is 500-550 words
- Have an Opening, Body and Conclusion
Please answer these questions for yourself
- Will audience know me better after my speech?
- Am I speaking about all the important aspects of my life?
- Is there any take away message from my life to the audience? ( optional)
You can find the descriptive Icebreaker document from Toastmaster at this link.
Yours,
Vish
