A Welcome Message from our Blog Chair, Eddie McMorrow
We all have our own ways to express ourselves and share our feelings, stories, and knowledge with others. Whether you like to communicate through writing, speaking, painting, or other mediums of communication our District 101 community wants to hear your voice. If you have Toastmasters-related content you would like to share with your fellow Toastmasters, please contact us at blog@d101tm.org.
Member & Club Spotlight
Member Spotlight: Abhijeet Joshi
In less than two years in Toastmasters, Abhijeet Joshi has already won the District 101 Club Officer of the Year 2019-2020 award, become an Area Director … Oh yes, and he also has a full-time job as a materials engineer in Nvidia, specializing in batteries.
Club Spotlight: Excalibur Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Our Club Spotlight blog series highlights District 101 clubs that are high achieving, unique or just plain fun. To...
Member Spotlight: Mythili Prabhu
Mythili Prabhu is a highly accomplished Toastmaster. Not only has she earned two Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)...
Personal Growth
Speaking with Humor
Speaking with humor can be challenging, especially for those who believe they are not funny. We all have a sense of humor. However, many speakers prefer to keep that sense well-hidden for fear of losing credibility with their audience.
Elements of Effective Evaluations
I focus on how well speakers incorporate and demonstrate mastery of the skills from the Pathways lesson. As members progress, I still watch for the basic skills, but in a more nuanced way….
The New Networking
I recently attended an online networking event which I refer to as the new networking. At the end of the meeting I felt better than any previous networking event. I felt content, energized, motivated, and even supported.
Getting the Most out of Toastmasters using LinkedIn – Part 1 of 2
Imagine connecting with fellow Toastmasters in your dream company or meeting your potential hiring manager in Toastmasters International webinars. LinkedIn and Toastmasters could totally make this happen.
Club Management
5 Safe & Convenient Payment Apps for Club Dues
As a relatively new Toastmaster member, I wondered what options members have to pay their membership dues, given the...
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!