District 101 Toastmasters

Growth Series #5 – Mastering Impromptu Speaking
2025-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Growth Series #5 – Mastering Impromptu Speaking
Presenter: Declan Shalvey, DTM
Do you fear Table topics? Want to nail the elevator pitch? Or answer interview questions with confidence and finesse?
Fear no more. In this dynamic 45-minute workshop, award-winning speaker and seasoned coach Declan Shalvey will guide you step-by-step how to build cohesive answers to any questions inside or outside Toastmasters.
You will learn:

An easy-to-use framework for impromptu speaking
Proven tools and techniques to listen, decide, organize and express a cohesive response
Role-plays that illustrate and cement the techniques shared

You’ll also get the chance to ask questions and stick around after the session for personalized feedback and one-on-one coaching with Declan.
Don’t miss out on this fun learning experience!
Get the tools you need to grow faster and speak stronger—register now to save your spot.
Questions? Reach out to Wendy, Club Growth

Growth Series #6 - Storytelling
2025-06-16 19:00 - 19:45
Next Session: June 16
Growth Series #6 – Storytelling
Presenter: Declan Shalvey, DTM
Want to be the most powerful person in the world? Master your storytelling!
That was the theory of Steve Jobs when he founded PIXAR. In this dynamic 45-minute workshop, our award-winning speaker, seasoned coach, and tireless educator Declan Shalvey (DTM), will share tools and guide you step-by-step to tell a clear and powerful story of your own topic / life experience.
You’ll learn:

The secret to the power of storytelling
The structure and key elements of a story
How to weave in emotion and logic to connect and drive action
Putting it all together

Do you have a story to tell? Bring a story idea and take advantage of the hands-on learning experience to cement the techniques.
Get the tools you need to grow faster and speak stronger—register now to save your spot.
Questions? Reach out to Wendy Fan at growth@d101tm.org

GREAT Event: From X to 10X: The AI Inspired Toastmaster
2025-09-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Saratoga Big Basin Toastmasters, 14376 Saratoga Ave, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Focus: Transforming into an AI-powered professional.
Workshop Leader: Satish Shenoy, DTN
Learn To:

Leverage AI tools and techniques
Increase productivity dramatically
Drive faster and better decision-making
Enhance creativity
Shift from incremental to exponential growth

This event is free and open to everyone. Light refreshments will be provided.
Recording:

The Joy Pivot: Gratitude, Alignment, and the Art of Thriving Through Change
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:15
Join Linda Shively for “The Joy Pivot” and discover how gratitude and emotional alignment turn change into growth, confidence, and joy — just in time for Thanksgiving.
This event is open to all, is free, and has light refreshments provided.
DATE:
Wednesday, November 19, 2025

TIME:
7:00PM – 08:15 PM PT

LOCATION:
India Community Center
525 Los Coches St, Milpitas, CA 95035
The Zoom link for those attending online will be sent after the form is completed.
Further relevant info can be found here.

GREAT EVENT - Storytelling Secrets with Fursey Gotuaco
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Online Meeting
Just in time for Contest season!
Learn the secrets and success tips from the master of storytelling – Toastmasters International Speech Contest Finalist Fursey Gotuaco.
Fursey is an Executive Speech Coach, TEDx speaker/coach with over 30 years of coaching who has twice reached the Finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking. One of the most in demand speaker and trainer, he works with individuals and teams in high stakes speaking engagements as well as startups making business pitches and voice-over artists who are refining their vocal delivery.
DATE:
Tuesday, January 13, 2026

TIME:
6:00 PM – 07:00 PM PT

LOCATION:
Online
Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhvS2zsnaXKC3xtWyNGZODMOtbB2b-diFjbDnallmNyED7NQ/viewform
The Zoom link will be sent after the form is completed.

In Her Power: Women Rising Through Confidence and Communication
2026-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Meeting

The Blueprint for a Quality Toastmasters Club
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Meeting
