Member Spotlight: Elaine Lung
Elaine Lung has been with Toastmasters for over two decades since joining the Xilinx Xpressionists in September of 1999. Given her tenure with Toastmasters, one may presume that Elaine has always had a strong passion for public speaking and presenting. However, this...
Member Spotlight: Henry Miller
By the time Henry Miller arrived in California in 1989 with his two children, he had already lived on two continents, performed on many of the world’s most famous stages, and had a budding career as an accountant with Helmsley Spear Inc. It wasn’t until eight years...
Member Spotlight: Kristian Crump
I started competing early in my Toastmasters journey. After one year as a member, a mentor in my club encouraged me to compete in the Evaluation Contest. I was hesitant at first, not seeing how competition between members would be healthy…
Member Spotlight: Yuki Ascue
Toastmasters has helped me feel confident in speaking in a group and motivated me to challenge myself. I am more expressive and vibrant in general, thanks to Toastmasters. By listening to speeches from people with various backgrounds and knowledge, I think my world view has expanded.
Member Spotlight: Lydia Lee
Though English is not my first language, I have no problems communicating with others on a one-on-one basis. However at work, I need to give pre-sales presentations, demos and trainings to groups. I noticed my demos were not effective…