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.
Personal Growth
Letting Go of Self-Judgment: The Secret to Authentic Communication
You worked tirelessly, staying up late, digging deep, and trying to make sense of the data. You understood the...
From Passion to Podcast: My Journey as Podcast Chair for District 101
I had spent several years in Mumbai, where I worked as a TV host and a freelance voice artist, following my one-on-one...
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...
Knowledge Sharing
Three Lessons From My CGD Journey
“Knowing yourself,” Aristotle said, “is the beginning of all wisdom.” Toastmasters founder Ralph Smedley envisioned...
Humorous Speech Contest – Let’s understand it
If you’re reading this thinking, “This post will make me the next humorous speech champion,” stop right there. I’m not...
Build Your Own Story: A Guide to Creative Discovery
Last month, I went to visit my eldest brother Partha in Bengaluru. I was visiting him after almost a decade. Since I...
Club Management
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.
COT – Your Club Officer Training
This exercise provides a unique opportunity to collaborate with fellow Toastmasters and District Officers.
Member & Club Spotlight
A Magical District 101 Holiday Party
The District 101 Holiday Party was a truly magical event held at the ICC Milpitas. I had been to the venue before, but...
Member Spotlight: Jayaprakash Sundararaj
Jayaprakash Sundararaj has been a long-standing member of the Los Gatos Toastmasters Club for about 8 years taking up...
From Doubt to Determination: Lessons from My Journey as Division Director
It was the Fall of 2022. I got a call from Abhijeet Joshi, then District 101 Program Quality Director. While serving...
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 Blog@d101tm.org