
Member Spotlight: A Clear Voice
"I no longer turn down speaking opportunities; I even seek them out."
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"I no longer turn down speaking opportunities; I even seek them out."
“When people laugh, I have more confidence and know that they are listening.”
“At my club, we share our passion for learning, and I feel invigorated every time I participate in a meeting.”
“You need a safe place, such as Toastmasters, to get up as often as possible to break in your material and work on your timing.”
“Because I am so passionate about the REP and where it is headed, my enthusiasm can only ignite the passion of others.”
"I tell people that public speaking is important in every facet of your professional career, and it is never too early or late to start."
“With 20 people performing in my show, the leadership track in Toastmasters has had a huge influence on my ability to lead.”
"Toastmasters gives you the confidence to speak in public."
"I have learned to reach out effectively to deliver my message by using my voice and body language."
“Joining Toastmasters can transform you.”
"My club offers a supportive environment and an atmosphere I enjoy—I feel safe there."
“Toastmasters has made me aware of the level of responsibility I have to give back to this leader-making hub.”
“Toastmasters opened up another opportunity for me to use my voice through professional speaking.”
“Toastmasters was and is the medicine for my weakness as far as articulation is concerned.”
“Toastmasters in Brazil has continued to expand within the last year, with 11 chartered clubs, one Gavel club and six prospective clubs.”
"I believe Toastmasters has an excellent platform and tools that offer skills for life."
"I want more people to know they can tell their story, share their knowledge, connect with opportunities and ultimately make a bigger difference."
"So much of what I do hinges on communicating ideas, techniques and strategies in as succinct and meaningful a way as possible."
“Practice does make perfect, so I have gotten better at structuring speeches and I’m getting the audience more involved with difficult topics.”
“Toastmasters accepts you for who you are, and helps you become whatever you aspire to be.”
“I’ve become convinced that a person’s impact in the world is much greater when he or she is a good communicator and leader.”
"The thing I love the most about our Toastmasters journey as a family is that we get to see each other in ways that we have never seen before.”—Sheetal Bahirat
“As our founder Dr. Smedley so aptly said, ‘We learn in moments of enjoyment’.”
"I have been a natural leader most of my life, so the opportunity to learn new aspects of leadership was helpful."
“Once you become a member, your life transforms and a new world emerges—one that’s full of learning, fun and friends.”
“One of the main things Toastmasters has taught me is there are no impossible tasks.”
"Toastmasters helped me to polish my communication and speaking skills.”
“Being a member has not only helped me become a better oral communicator in presentations and interviews, but also to communicate better in written reports.”
“Toastmasters is a great place to fail, while gaining the skills to improve.”
“Toastmasters provides a supportive environment in which to fail and learn from failures.”
“Toastmasters has empowered me by giving me the right tools to grow personally and professionally.”
“Using the body to articulate parts of your speech brings a rare element to the story.”
“Each turn on stage is an opportunity to try out something new and encourage others to do likewise.”
"I tell people that public speaking is important in every facet of your professional career, and it is never too early or late to start."
“Being able to speak passionately, with grace and poise, are traits I picked up in Toastmasters.”
"Toastmasters has allowed me to meet wonderful people who will be friends for life."