The Inspiration is the first scheduled speaking role of the meeting. It is intended to get the meeting started on a high note. The Inspiration is a two minute speech. It can be about any topic at all that you would like to use.

Some past topics have included:

• Response to a current event 
• Your favourite TV show 
• An introduction to one of your hobbies 
• Tell us about a book you’ve read recently.
• Why did you join Toastmasters?
• Your interpretation of an inspirational quote
• A short story

Basically, it can be anything at all. The content of the Inspiration speech does not necessarily have to be inspiring, but it will set the tone of the meeting so best to be somewhat up-beat as a way to kick the meeting off to a bright start.

The trick with these small roles is to remember that less is best. It’s only 2 minutes and you need to focus on what point you are trying to make to your audience.