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. Send us your toastmasters related content to share with others. Email to pr@d101tm.org.
Personal Growth
On Originality
Trying to understand originality
How I Made it to International Speech Contest Semifinals Three Times
Read about Lindy’s transformational journey in the World Championship of Public Speaking.
What is the quintessential quality that defines a true leader?
Does the flame of acceptance burn brightly within you? Can you look into the mirror and honor the unique person staring back, flaws and all? Can you extend that same grace to others?
Knowledge Sharing
On Originality
Trying to understand originality
How I Made it to International Speech Contest Semifinals Three Times
Read about Lindy’s transformational journey in the World Championship of Public Speaking.
Secret Recipe Of An Ice Breaker Speech
A journey of a Toastmaster – reminiscing my first speech
Club Management
How to retain Membership in Toastmasters?
Rethink your Toastmasters membership!
Dealing with Payment Services
PayPal will be sending 1099-K forms if transactions are above $600/year starting 2023. If you have registered your club using SSN, it might get counted as your income. While using Venmo, ensure it is linked to a non-profit PayPal account.
Open House 2021
District 101 will feature you, our 101% Toastmaster, in podcasts to share their creativity and brilliance in starting a club.
Member & Club Spotlight
Why Be a Speech Contestant? – Part 2
The WHY Series: You’ve heard the caution not to take the contestant path because you want to win? You can desire a win—that’s normal! But this motivation leaves you with a binary result–only one wins, the rest lose. If you take the path because you want to grow in confidence, self-knowledge, and visibility—win or lose, you always win!
Why Be a Speech Contestant? – Part 1
The WHY Series: If you are hesitant competing in Toastmasters speech contests, let’s uncover why you feel that way, and talk about what you have to gain.
Club Spotlight: Women in Product Toastmasters
Women product managers focus on “Empowering Every Woman’s Voice at the Table”. The club is an opportunity for women to develop product management skills, build and practice communication techniques and gain leadership experience.
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!