MASTER THE ART OF IMPROMPTU SPEAKING | RISE AND SPEAK PODCAST

Learn how to master impromptu speaking, think on your feet, and speak confidently without preparation. In this episode of Rise and Speak, DTM Mathew Verghese and CM break down the exact Toastmasters-approved frameworks, mental models, and real-time techniques that help you stay calm, structured, and impactful during Table Topics or any spontaneous speaking situation. If you’ve ever frozen on stage, gone blank during a meeting, or struggled to find the right words under pressure, this episode gives you practical tools you can use immediately. 🎯 What You’ll Learn How to organize your thoughts instantly using 4 powerful impromptu speaking frameworks How to open and close a table topic with confidence What to do when you freeze or your mind goes blank How to sound natural, calm, and in control How to handle unfamiliar topics without fear How to turn a table topic into a mini speech How to bring humor, clarity, and structure into spontaneous answers A live table topic demonstration + analysis A proven practice exercise to improve dramatically in days Whether you're preparing for Toastmasters Table Topics, job interviews, client meetings, podcasts, or everyday workplace situations, this episode will help you speak clearly, confidently, and persuasively — even with zero preparation. ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Start 00:58 Intro 04:16 His speaking journey 06:51 How to avoid beginner mistakes 09:09 How to unfreeze 11:44 What to do in the first few seconds 13:52 Do you have a checklist? 15:33 What to do when you lose track 18:51 Handling unfamiliar topics 21:04 Staying organized — frameworks 26:27 Turning table topics into mini speeches 30:30 Story or direct answer? 31:41 Adding humor 35:15 Getting and keeping audience attention 41:00 Live table topic 43:30 Speech breakdown 45:30 Practice exercise 48:44 The one secret to improve 50:00 Content summary 51:45 Connect with DTM Mathew 52:45 Outro 🔗 Connect With Us Follow Rise and Speak on Instagram   / riseandspeakpodcast