Your improved presentation skills will win you the respect and admiration of your colleagues and employees - and make them wonder what you did to change!
Leadership skills acquired through participation in Toastmasters will increase your management potential.
As a Toastmaster you will acquire an increased ability to motivate and persuade, making you more effective as a supervisor or manager.
Each new Toastmaster receives a New Member Kit. The kit features a copy of the
basic Communication and Leadership manual, general orientation materials and
information regarding skill improvement in areas such as speech evaluation and
the use of gestures.
The initial prepared speeches, as outlined in the basic Communication and Leadership
program manual, are designed with the new Toastmaster in mind.
A variety of assigned speeches help the participant develop competency in areas
such as organization, voice inflection and persuasiveness.
During the meeting's Table Topics session, members learn to think on their feet
by delivering short impromptu speeches, lasting one to two minutes.
After giving a prepared speech, each Toastmaster receives a constructive speech
evaluation. This process recognizes speakers for their strengths and provides
valuable insight into problem areas.
Upon completion of the basic Communication and Leadership program, Toastmasters
may participate in the Advanced Communication and Leadership program. Participants
may choose from specific business oriented topics such as Speeches by Management
and Technical Presentations.
Workshop style Success/Leadership programs are also available, offering opportunities
for further skill development in areas such as leadership, public speaking and
conducting business meetings. These programs are especially effective as in-house
training and can be tailored to meet the needs of your company.
How to become member
Joining a Toastmasters club is easy. With more than 8,000 clubs around the world, there is sure to be one near you. Follow the Find a Club link to search World wide index of clubs. Contact your nearest club and attend one meeting.
The more than 170,000 members are from a variety of occupations and backgrounds. They include doctors, Engineers, auto mechanics, executives, teachers, homemakers, artists, college students, supervisors, attorneys, salespersons, and more.
Toastmasters is only for individuals 18 years or older.