Morag Mathieson, DTM, of Moehrendorf, Germany, has been a Toastmaster since 2006. Mathieson is a member of her home club, Erlangen Toastmasters in Erlangen, Bavaria. She has held a number of high–profile leadership positions within Toastmasters, and is currently serving as the International President.


She says, “Growth in confidence is the biggest single benefit to be gained from Toastmasters. By establishing and extending their competence in all forms of communication and leadership, members are able to make a positive impact throughout all aspects of their lives.”

Matt Kinsey, DTM, of Coral Springs, Florida, has been a Toastmaster since 2003. Kinsey is a charter member of his home club, Outspoken Toastmasters, in Coral Springs. He has held a number of high–profile leadership positions within Toastmasters, and is currently serving as the Immediate Past International President.


“I have learned that to be most successful, you need to lead with your heart and not your head,” he says. “There is no finer program than Toastmasters for helping people build their self–confidence, communication and leadership skills.”