Welcome
We would like to extend a warm invitation to all Toastmasters to contribute to our blog. Your valuable insights, experiences, and knowledge would be a great asset to our platform. Sharing your thoughts and ideas on public speaking, leadership, and personal development would not only benefit our readers but also help you hone your writing skills. Whether you’re a seasoned Toastmaster or just starting out, we welcome you to join us in sharing your stories and perspectives. Contact our Public Relations Team to send your content to share with others.
District Events
Why You’ll Want to Be at This Season’s Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI)
This isn’t just another training session—it’s your chance to level up your leadership and make a lasting impact on...
Personal Growth
A Blueprint to Your Pathways Success
By Henry Miller, DTM What happens when a Toastmaster completes a Path? The obvious answer is the member achieves an...
Gaming and the Pathway for Growth
I recently spoke with Vincent Tang, the incoming District 101 Club Growth Director, and asked him what gaming taught...
There is More to Do and Learn … and it’s Free
Toastmasters is the original self-help organization. Why did you join Toastmasters? Hold that thought. In 1905, at...
Knowledge Sharing
Pathways Additions on Their Way
As the Pathways learning experience approaches its first decade, Toastmasters International continues to evolve our...
Why We Struggle to Speak–It’s Not Always About the Fear of Public Speaking
The other day, in the middle of a meeting at work, my mind went blank. Not because I was nervous, not because I was...
Are you Ready for the International Speech Contest?
Winning the World Championship of Public Speaking in Toastmasters is a dream cherished by many aspiring speakers...
Club Management
Five Best Practices of Distinguished Clubs
By Henry Miller, DTM As clubs prepare for the 2026–2027 Toastmasters year, one of the many questions club officers and...
Setting the Stage for Success: Essential July & August Checklist for Club Officers
A new Toastmasters year brings fresh energy, ambitious goals, and an incredible opportunity to lead your club toward...
Taking the Leap into Toastmasters Club Coaching
Embarking on the journey of Toastmasters club coaching is akin to stepping onto a dynamic stage where passion meets...
Member & Club Spotlight
How Toastmasters Turned a Quiet Engineer into a Crowd-Winning Comic
By Wanda Pan-Christiansen A shy newcomer discovers his voice, his humor, and a whole new stage through...
Three Lessons From My CGD Journey
“Knowing yourself,” Aristotle said, “is the beginning of all wisdom.” Toastmasters founder Ralph Smedley envisioned...
From First Meeting to District Director: How Toastmasters Transformed Raji Bandanapudi, DTM
Leadership is not just about holding a position—it is about inspiring others, fostering growth, and creating a lasting...
BE A FEATURED BLOGGER
You can be a featured blogger! Did you know there is a popular assignment in most of the Pathways programs called ‘Write a Compelling Blog’? Share your Toastmaster experience and get credit at the same time. Submit your idea today! Email pr@d101tm.org