Intro To Toastmasters
- 2. Facts
- 3. Facts & FiguresEstablished in 1924More than 250,000 members worldwideMore than 12,000 clubs in 106 countries around the world
- 4. How DoesToastmasters Work?Learn-by-doing workshopWeekly practice where you will:Fill meeting roles
- 5. Give prepared or impromptu speeches
- 6. Take on volunteer leadership tasksNo instructor
- 7. Your potential is limited only by how many excuses you have.
- 10. The Communication TrackYou will learn:Speech organizationEye contactGesturesUse of humorOverall delivery
- 11. What Comes Next?Choose from 15 advanced manuals to learn skills related to specific interests.
- 12. The Leadership TrackYou will also learnleadership skillsby:Serving as officers at the club level and beyondFulfilling club meeting roles
- 13. What Comes Next?Instruction and practice in:Developing a vision
- 15. Team-building
- 16. Developing plans andstrategiesOurs is the only organization I know dedicated to the individual. Dr. Ralph C. Smedley Founder, Toastmasters International
- 17. Toastmasters AdvantagesPractical presentation experience
- 18. A safe place to make mistakes
- 19. Mentorship opportunitiesFeaturesA self-paced program
- 21. Table topics
- 22. Evaluations
- 23. Participation in meeting roles
- 24. Small groups
- 25. Affordable dues
- 26. Opportunities to conduct meetings BenefitsDevelop critical thinking skillsBuild listening skillsGive and receive constructive feedbackBecome more at ease in front of a groupLearn time management skillsSupportive environmentLeadership development
- 27. Individual ValueUnlimited personal growthClear communicationSelf-confidencePositive mentoringImproved leadership skillsRelationship building
- 28. The idea of getting in front of a group, not as Mrs. Fields but as Debbi, made my knees shake. But the Toastmasters group understood. Heres a place where you can learn, grow, develop and where other people are doing and feeling the same thing. Debbi Fields Rose Founder, Mrs. Fields Cookies .
- 29. Well Known Toastmasters AlumniChris Matthews Author and journalist,Host of MSNBCs Hardball with Chris MatthewsTim Allen Actor, star of television series Home ImprovementTom Peters Management expert and authorK.C. Jones Former basketball coach for NBA team, Boston CelticsLinda Lingle Governor of HawaiiJames Lovell U.S. astronaut; missions included Apollo 13 Debbi Fields Rose Founder, Mrs. Fields CookiesLeonard Nimoy Actor, Spock from T.V. series Star Trek
- 30. Toastmasters is the best and least expensive personal improvement class you can go to. Linda Lingle,Governor of Hawaii
- 31. Costs$20: New member fee
- 32. $27: Six monthsmembership dues Why is Toastmasters the Answer for You?Low-cost communication and leadership trainingConstructive evaluationsConfidence buildingNetwork buildingPractical experience
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