Was asked this question at my Bachelor & Bachelorettes
Toastmasters meeting yesterday for the ‘Bedroom Topics’ portion.  Essentially, a question/topic is raised, and
a member is randomly chosen to fire off an impromptu speech whereas they should
sound intelligent, organized, collected etc. Ideally, you’re supposed to sound as if you’ve thought about the topic at great
length.   It was my first night in
attendance, and I was chosen to answer the British/American girlfriend question…   Here we go!

* Dana blacks out for a second - kinda like Will Ferrel’s debate in Old School.*

I ended up winning the impromptu speech / ‘Bedroom Topics’
award.  Couldn’t really tell you exactly
what I said, but had the crowd laughing and giving me constant attention as I strolled aound the room.  I was acting on pure instinct, quick-thought and moxie.  (Highlights of my improv speech included my myspace top 8,
pirates and a mud-wrestling contest between my make-believe British/American
girlfriend.)  Somehow I pulled it together, made it valid and won a sexy little award baby!  Plus made a TON of new professional friends/connections.  I’ll easily be back next week to defend my title haha.  

I’ve noticed something about me, I do much better when I don’t
think about stuff and just fire from the hip. 
Whether it’s speeches, projects, life, love, business/whatever - don’t
think, just do it.  Don’t over analyze, just tackle the issue.  Go with your
instincts, don’t think, don’t let emotion or the ‘power of good’ in.  Oh, and don’t be afraid to wow a crowd.  :) 
 
Impromptu Your Face Off,

–D