Giving a toast with total confidence using this simple step-by-step guide. Whether it's Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, or a holiday party, this tutorial shows you the essential structure for a memorable, heartfelt toast. You'll learn the difference between a toast and a speech, how to read the room, and how to start strong using confident body language and a warm welcome. Jane breaks down the biggest mistakes people make, including speaking too long, talking about themselves, and ignoring the audience, and shows you exactly how to fix them. You'll also learn how to acknowledge hosts, add meaningful highlights, and close with impact. By the end, you'll have a ready-to-use toast you can deliver at any event with ease. Watch until the end for a practice challenge to build real speaking confidence. If you struggle with giving a toast, this video is for you. Practice this approach and you'll reduce presentation anxiety and improve your delivery. NEW VIDEO: every Thursday 5pm Eastern Time. Foundational Skills playlist: Round table: Faux plant: CHAPTERS ========= 00:00 – Toast vs Speech 01:27 – Avoid These 3 Toast Killers 01:52 – Read the Room Before Speaking 02:48 – Command Attention Before You Speak 04:07 – Start Strong: Welcome and Greet 05:00 – Introduce Yourself With Confidence 06:19 – Acknowledge the Host Early 06:34 – Deliver a Meaningful Toast Message 07:51 – Close Warmly With Thanks 08:33 – End Your Toast With Impact 09:41 – Build Confidence: Practice Your Toast ABOUT ME ========= I’m Jane, and I started this channel to teach people how to become fearless and confident speakers, empowering them to take control of every aspect of their communication. I share usable tools, tips, and techniques to help you overcome public speaking anxiety and learn how to become a poised and powerful communicator. Learn from my experiences to develop your speaking skills. It will empower you to speak up, grow your career, inspire others, and maybe even bring about change. MY COACHING BUSINESS ===================== #publicspeakingtips #toasttips #speakupwithjane #confidencebuilding #speakingmastery