Who doesn't love a good story?
Storytelling is at the core of Toastmasters International, just as it is at the heart of humanity. The world leader in public speaking and communication invites you to be a part of its first-ever hybrid convention. Hear amazing tales and insight from speakers, honored guests, and fellow attendees. Learn with like-minded peers and professionals from around the globe. All who value the art, the skill, the science behind storytelling—join us and reshape your narrative!
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Live Session from Professional Development Track
Kevin Cokley, PhDPsychologist, researcher, professor
The Phenomenon of Impostor Syndrome and Mental Health
Are you struggling with impostor syndrome? Do you ever doubt your success? Have negative self-talk? Come up with excuses for your success? Feel your failures define you? You are not alone. This is classic impostor syndrome at work, explains Kevin Cokley, who invites you to join him and learn how to conquer it. You are deserving of your success, he emphasizes.
Live Session from Personal Growth Track
Sam Horn Author, speaker, coach
Tongue Fu!
It's ironic, isn't it? We're taught math, science, and history, but we're not taught how to deal with people who are being unfair or unkind. The good news is, you can learn how to keep your cool—even when other people aren't—and respond diplomatically in sensitive situations, relays Sam Horn in this session. She will teach you what to say, when you don't know what to say! Sam's relatable, real-life stories and instantly useful recommendations can reduce stress and improve your relationships—on and off the job.
Diverse. Education.
Learn to improve your public speaking, leadership, and communication skills though 16 education sessions across four tracks.
Public Speaking
It's time to take your speaking skills to the next level! Whether presenting to a small or large group, one that is online or in person, you can learn to enhance your storytelling with stage presence, engage a hybrid audience, and add value with improvisational techniques; fine-tune your speech-writing skills, too. This track will help you tell a more dramatic story—one that will leave a lasting impression on your audience.
Professional Development
Are you a professional who is ready to write your next career chapter? This track will re-energize you with the ambition needed to blaze a new trail on your professional path. It will motivate you to set aside any fear of impostor syndrome, teach how your Toastmasters skills can serve you in the “great resignation,” and how to better understand the importance of succession planning.
Personal Growth
Happiness matters! As the leading character of your story, it is imperative that you take the time to invest in yourself, on the inside as much as the outside. Learn valuable tips to help you tell your story to effect positive change, and discover what to say, when you don't know what to say! This track is your opportunity to reflect, connect, and make a meaningful impact as you grow personally—and radiate that energy to those around you.
Inclusive Excellence
Sharpen your awareness of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn from thought leaders on the importance of becoming more aware of your unconscious bias, how to champion differences, and revitalize member engagement by creating safe spaces. This track will give you great insight and tools on how to maximize engagement for you and others in any collaborative setting!
Last Year's Attendees Pass the Inspiration Forward
Dorothy
“Sessions were both inspiring and transforming…a convention par excellence!”
Liza
“I will not be the same after this convention. Loving all the events and learning so much!”
David
The Golden Gavel presentation was “a very powerful and inspiring story.”