I’m socially awkward. I experience social anxiety- particularly in new social settings. Going to parties is the worst, because I just don’t know what to do with myself and feel completely out of place. Can you relate? I didn’t join Toastmasters to help me overcome my social anxiety- I didn’t even know Toastmasters would help me be more comfortable in a … Read More
How Toastmasters helped me overcome fear of failure
This week I gave my 10th speech in Toastmasters, completing the Competent Communicator manual and achieving my CC certification. After being a regular member of Toastmasters for over a year-and-a-half I have become an accomplished speaker. Even still, when it came time to give my 10th speech I was woefully nervous and felt under-prepared. As sometimes happens in life other … Read More
The best lessons I learned (so far) in Toastmasters
Toastmasters is, by far, the most enjoyable and engaging professional organization I’ve had the pleasure to be part of. Every meeting I learn and grow with a lot of laughs and fun in the process! I’ve been a member of Toastmasters International for 1 1/2 years and in that time I’ve gotten so much more out of Toastmasters than I … Read More
3 Awesome Benefits of Being a Toastmaster
When I joined Toastmasters International seven months ago I didn’t know how much I would grow and how much fun I’d have doing it! Toastmasters has been an amazing experience and I want to tell you just what’s so great about it. Toastmasters International is an educational organization that teaches communication, public speaking, and leadership skills. What I have gained … Read More