Along with looking good, today’s beauty-pageant contestants have to communicate well. After all, when the judges start asking their questions (“What are your greatest accomplishments in life?”), poise under pressure helps much more than prettiness does. Which is why many contestants turn to Toastmasters, where they learn how to communicate with confidence and clarity. Several pageant winners from around the world share their stories of how Toastmasters improved their speaking skills.
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Their Most Embarrassing Moments
A bad speaking moment has affected all of us. A few Toastmasters take the opportunity to remind us how brave we are when we stand up and speak.
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In these hard times, no job is completely stable. For the past 85 years, Toastmasters International has prepared members to communicate effectively through practice and study, in an environment that is comfortable as well as educational.
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