Looking to develop speaking and leadership skills? Win that job interview? Ignite your career?
Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. Our membership is 270,000 strong. These members improve their speaking and leadership skills by attending one of the 13,000 clubs that make up our global network of meeting locations.
Membership in Toastmasters is one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. At $36 every six months, it is also one of the most cost-effective skill-building tools available anywhere.
How Does It Work?
A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a no-pressure atmosphere.
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Charlene Rhinehart, ACB, ALB
1. Why did you join Toastmasters?
After accomplishing my goal of becoming a CPA, I wanted to push myself even further with a unique personal development opportunity — pageantry! I was selected to be a contestant in the 2011 Miss Illinois USA pageant in November 2010, and a colleague recommended I join Toastmasters to help me do well in the interview-portion of the contest. I was instantly intrigued and immediately signed up.
2. What do you do for a living?
I have one of the most attractive careers in the world. I uphold the integrity of my company’s financial records as a Certified Public Accountant. I am also a cheerleader for the Chicago Mustangs Minor League Football team and am preparing to be a future state pageant titleholder!
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