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.
Going Virtual in the Time of Covid-19
Before Covid-19 led us to move our Toastmasters’ meetings online, I had the opportunity to attend my very first club contest. My Toastmasters Club, Intuitively Speaking Toastmasters of Mountain View, hosted an International and Tall Tales club contest. If you are...
A Club Ambassador goes to Antarctica!
Anytime I visit a new city, country, or continent for that matter, part of my Toastmasters mission is to look up and visit clubs. Over the last 6 years as a Toastmaster, I have had the opportunity of visiting over 20 clubs across 5 continents. Naturally, when the Antarctica opportunity came up, I looked up clubs to visit there too.
My TLI experience
I’ve been to a few TLI’s over the years. They’ve all been good, but this TLI seemed extra-ordinary. During Pres Vasilev’s entertaining keynote speech he shared his personal methods and mentors’ advice on practicing for and delivering his World Champion Speech.