Publicly Speaking

To mark the 85th anniversary of the world’s leading organization devoted to communications, I invite you to share your stories of growth through Toastmasters.

What's your answer to the question: How has Toastmasters made a difference in your life?

Here's my answer:

"I was bullied into joining a corporate Toastmasters club. By the time I left the company, I was hooked and joined a community club.

I've been a regular attendee for 8 years now and look forward to the almost weekly meetings as my refuge from the busy week.

I've grown not only as a speaker, but also as a person. I've met many people from different backgrounds I would not have had the opportunity to meet. And I'm proud to call these people my friends.

Toastmasters is touted as a place to improve 'communication and leadership skills'. If you think about life, that's really all there is - communication and leadership. So, through Toastmasters we learn to improve our relationships, our careers and our self esteem. I certainly have."

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