Toastless Talkers
Hosted by Rohan Mehta
For people with some speaking experience who want to sharpen persuasion and Q&A.
Thursdays at 19:00 · Weekly · 90 min
Koramangala, Bengaluru · public venue (exact place shown to members)
8-week roadmap
Done: Wk 1 · Your 60-second intro
Done: Wk 2 · Storytelling structure
This week: Wk 3 · Body language
Give a 2-minute talk about a place you love. Use one open-hand gesture on purpose.
Wk 4 · Handling Q&A
Talk for 90 seconds, then take three questions from your partner.
Wk 5 · Voice & pace
Read a paragraph twice: once rushed, once with deliberate pauses.
Wk 6 · Persuasion
Convince your partner to try something new in 2 minutes.
Wk 7 · Speaking without notes
Give a 3-minute talk using only three keywords.
Wk 8 · Final 5-minute talk (level-up)
Deliver your 5-minute talk. Peers verify your level-up.
Upcoming sessions
- Week 3: Body language
Thu, 19 Nov · 19:002/8 - Week 4: Handling Q&A
Thu, 26 Nov · 19:002/8 - Week 5: Voice & pace
Thu, 3 Dec · 19:001/8 - Week 6: Persuasion
Thu, 10 Dec · 19:001/8
Rules: Public venues only · Release your spot 24 h ahead · Be kind with feedback