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Each club has a unique culture, so visit a few and find Creating leaders and improving
the one that fits you the best. When you find a match, communication since 1924
speak with the vice president membership and ask for a
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“ Toastmasters has changed my life
for the better. It helped me find my
voice. … a more confident me.”
—Maria Martinez
Learning Facilitator - Center for Behavioral Excellence
Wipro
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and in life and how daunting it can be to many;
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President and Chief Operating Officer
Sony Electronics Inc.
WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE
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Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational
organization that offers a proven education program that helps
How Toastmasters works
improve communication and build leadership skills through a
At Toastmasters, members learn by speaking to
worldwide network of clubs. The organization’s membership
groups and working with others in a supportive
exceeds 280,000 in more than 14,700 clubs in 144 countries.
environment. A typical Toastmasters club is made up
Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all
of approximately 20 people who meet once a week
backgrounds build confidence as speakers and leaders.
for about an hour. Each meeting gives members
several opportunities:
Conduct meetings
What’s in it for you? Members learn how to plan and conduct
meetings.
Improved communication Give impromptu speeches
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to Members present one- to two-minute,
effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a impromptu speeches about assigned topics.
mature manager, student, young professional, career advancer Present prepared speeches
or looking to make an impact in your community, Toastmasters
is the most efficient, supportive, enjoyable and affordable way
Build a Better You! Members present speeches based on projects
from the Pathways learning experience—
of gaining great communication skills. You’ll improve your Toastmasters’ education program. Projects cover
interpersonal communication and be more persuasive and With Toastmasters, you will: topics such as speech organization, vocal variety,
confident when giving speeches. language, gestures and persuasion.
Improve public Build leadership Offer constructive evaluation
Build leadership skills speaking skills skills Every speaker is assigned an evaluator who
points out speech strengths and offers
While some are born confident, charismatic leaders, others must suggestions for improvement.
work to develop their leadership skills. Through Toastmasters,
you’ll gain the practice to become the leader and speaker you Pathways Learning Experience
Practice writing Gain a
want to be. You will also sharpen your management skills, speeches and competitive Pathways is Toastmasters’ exciting, interactive
become a better negotiator, gain trust and inspire your team. presenting in a advantage in and flexible education program. With 11 paths
Learn to be decisive!
group setting the workplace to choose from (and more in development), you
have the option to pick which skills you want to
focus on.
Networking
opportunities Build self-
in a small and confidence and For more information, visit
supportive self-awareness www.toastmasters.org/About-Us.
environment
Allows for Ability to
unlimited maximize your
personal growth potential
