Impromptu
Questions
Table Topics for Toastmasters
A balanced mix of impromptu speech topics, perfect for Toastmasters Table Topics sessions. Variety of themes to practice thinking on your feet.
Is it better to be respected or to be liked?
What is the nature of love?
Is it more important to be happy or to be useful?
Can you have progress without conflict?
Is there a limit to human potential?
What is the role of silence in communication?
What is the role of storytelling in human culture?
Is it possible to live a life without regret?
What is the relationship between art and truth?
Is it possible to be truly selfless?
What is your favorite thing to do on a lazy Sunday?
What is a TV show you have binge-watched recently?
What is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
What is your favorite season and why?
If you could only listen to one band or artist for the rest of your life, who would it be?
What is the most useless talent you have?
What is the best piece of trivia you know?
Are you a morning person or a night owl?
What is a place you would love to visit again?
What is a hill you are willing to die on?
If you could be famous for something, what would you want to be famous for?
If you could have a robot assistant, what three tasks would you delegate to it?
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and how would you use it?
If you could live in a treehouse, what would it look like?
If you were given a million dollars that you had to spend in one week, what would you do?
If you could bring one fictional character to life, who would it be and why?
If you could create a new flavor of potato chip, what would it be?
If you could have a personal theme song that played when you entered a room, what would it be?
If you were a film director, what kind of movie would you make?
If you could have a personal chef, what would you have them cook for you?
What are you most curious about right now?
How do you find your inner peace?
Describe a time you had to forgive someone, or ask for forgiveness.
What is a tradition that is important to you and your family?
Describe a time you felt completely in your element or "in the zone."
What is the role of discipline in achieving your goals?
How do you handle constructive criticism?
What is one thing you do to make the world a little better?
What have you learned from your greatest success?
How has your understanding of friendship evolved over the years?
Are video games a waste of time or a valid form of entertainment?
Should we follow our head or our heart when making decisions?
Should celebrities use their platform to speak on political issues?
Should schools teach financial literacy as a core subject?
Is job security more important than job satisfaction?
Is failure necessary for growth?
Should people prioritize their career or their family?
Is it better to give advice or just listen when someone has a problem?
Are rules meant to be followed or challenged?
Should there be limits on free speech?
Describe a time you had to adapt to a new company culture.
What is the role of mentorship in professional development?
How do you keep up with trends and changes in your field?
What does "professionalism" mean to you?
How do you stay productive and avoid procrastination?
What is a piece of career advice you would give to someone just starting out?
What is the most important quality in a teammate?
What is a trend you see emerging in the future of work?
Describe a project you are particularly proud of and explain your role in it.
What is the role of creativity in your work?