Watch this space for free GREAT Events throughout the year. Events include webinars and workshops on communication and leadership topics.

Great Event: It’s not okay to say it’s okay!

Speaker: Vijaya Lakshmi

Date: September 25, 2023 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM, PST

About the Speaker:

Vijaya Lakshmi, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of expertise, wears multiple hats as a life coach, corporate trainer, educator, and psychologist. Her extensive career has involved mentoring and guiding diverse groups, spanning from schoolchildren, and engineering students to middle-level managers, of various MNCs encompassing more than 10,000 individuals. Central to her philosophy is the belief that continuous learning is the key to evolving into a superior version of oneself.

Description:

Have you ever comforted someone when they were hurt, disappointed, or sad?

Have you ever wondered if you were addressing the situation or their emotions?

Are you willing to learn a new tool for better relationships?

Join us to uncover the intricacies of emotional validation, a powerful tool for nurturing and strengthening relationships. The sessions will help you enhance your ability to connect and grow stronger bonds for happier lives.

Toastmaster, you won’t want to miss this event! 

Past GREAT Events

Great Event: Unlocking a Club’s Potential: A Club Coaching Panel Discussion

Speaker: Sean Wang

Date: September 14, 2023 from 5:00 – 6:00 PM, PST

About the Speaker:

Sean Wang, a member of Saratoga Toastmasters since 2019, has evolved from honing his public speaking skills to embracing dedicated leadership roles. In 2022, Sean coached a Club, leading its growth from 8 to 20 members and achieving President Distinguished Club status.

Description:

Have you ever wondered how to transform a club from small beginnings to a thriving powerhouse? 

Are you curious about the tactics and approaches that can elevate your leadership skills while nurturing a vibrant Toastmasters club? 

Get ready for an insightful and engaging Club Coaching Panel Discussion, where seasoned experts will share their experiences, strategies, and triumphs in the world of Toastmasters club coaching. 

Sean Wang, a member of Saratoga Toastmasters since 2019, has evolved from honing his public speaking skills to embracing dedicated leadership roles. In 2022, Sean coached a Club, leading its growth from 8 to 20 members and achieving President Distinguished Club status.

 Sean Wang will guide you through a dynamic conversation with four remarkable panelists:  • Declan Shalvey: A two-time DTM and enthusiastic club coach, Declan’s insightful journey spans diverse roles and impactful contributions.  

Jaymol George: An accomplished Division Director, Jaymol’s journey includes leading a club from struggling to President’s Distinguished in record time.

• Françoise Muller: A versatile leader who revitalized a club and advanced through various leadership roles, demonstrating the ripple effects of effective coaching.
• Nish Neelalojanan: A district-level contest winner and dedicated coach, Nish’s story encompasses transforming a 4-member club into a DCP-achieving success story.  

This is your chance to learn, ask questions, and gain invaluable insights from experts. Whether you’re an aspiring coach or a seasoned Toastmaster, you won’t want to miss this event! 

Great Event: Retainify

Speaker: Monique Levesque-Pharoah

Date: August 30, 2023 from 6:00 -7:00 PM, PST

About the Speaker:

Monique Levesque-Pharoah is a long-standing Toastmaster. As a member of Vital Words since 1994 and charter member of We Believe in Winnipeg since 2009, she enjoys using her Toastmasters skills in all aspects of her life.

Monique is the business owner of Unique Communications & Training. A highly experienced presenter and facilitator, She uses her energetic approach and real-life workplace situations to bring training alive. Participants regularly comment on her ability to make training fun and meaningful.

Monique holds a Certificate in Human Resources Management (Honours) and has professional experience in employee development, communication & leadership and especially enjoys facilitating conflict resolution strategies and was recently recertified as a Conflict Mediator with Mediation Services.

Monique served on the Toastmasters International Board of Directors from 2016-2018 helping to set the strategic direction. In August, 2019 she was invited to train Region Advisors conflict resolution strategies at the 2019 Toastmasters International Convention and is currently serving on the Toastmasters International District Conflict Working Group. Monique was recently voted to the Board of Directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba, Winnipeg and is serving as Board Chair. She has also been voted on to the National Canadian Mental Health  Association Board.

Monique understands the importance of retention, not only for your own growth but for the health of your Toastmasters club. Being a part of a healthy Toastmasters club that had retention at the heart allows you to get the most out of your Toastmasters experience.

Description:

Members are your MAIN ingredient.

Have you ever made a recipe and something was missing? Well, did you make that recipe again? If so, did you try and make changes? You likely did, because we wouldn’t make recipes again if we didn’t enjoy the meal. However, it’s more likely that you didn’t go back that recipe at all and you tried something new!

Well, members are the MAIN ingredient of a successful club. Are you retaining your members for a successful recipe?

Monique Levesque-Pharoah is excited to share some secret ingredients that will help your club maintain members and invite new members to join.

In this interactive session, participants learn how to combine ingredients and likely add a few of their own to the recipe of success.

Great Event: How to Put Your Speech Together in 5 Minutes

Speaker: Kai Rambow, DTM 

Date: August 24th, 2023 from 6:00 -7:00 PM, PST

About The Speaker:

Kai Rambow, DTM, PID, AS, is a full-time professional speaker.  He has delivered over 2,900 presentations in North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Australia and Asia.  Kai is also the author of over 600 articles.

He has earned two Distinguished Toastmasters Awards and is one of only90 people to have ever earned the Accredited Speaker designation.  Kai served as Club President, District Director and on the International Board of Directors.

Description:

Taking too long to put your speeches together?  Our workshop leader will develop and present a five minute speech based on your ideas during this special presentation.  You will also be working on your speeches during this workshop.

In this interactive workshop you will learn:

• How to generate ideas quickly
• Construct the body of your speech more easily
• Open more powerfully
• End your speech with more than one sentence

 What to bring:

• Your Pathways speech assignment
• Paper and pen for making notes

Date: Thursday, Aug 24th, 2023

Great Event: Get Them In The Door

Panel Speakers: Rhoda Abidog, Liping Ma, Judy Sink, Leena Ambekar, Munjung Kim 

Date: August 9th, 2023 from 6:00 -7:00 PM, PST

Description:

What is an open house ? How do I convert the guests into the members of our guests ?

No guests showed up at our open house, how can we change that ?

Are these questions on your mind ?

Come and be a part of our panel discussion where clubs reveal the insider tips for hosting a remarkable Open House. Our esteemed panelists will generously impart their knowledge on the intricacies of planning, outreach, and flawless execution. Don’t forget to bring your notes!

Date: Wednesday, Aug 9th, 2023

GREAT Event – Train the Trainer

Presenter: Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM 

Description:

Have you attended Officer Training and thought, “I would like to do that,” or “I can do that.”

District 101 is conducting a Train the Trainer session on June 3rd from 9 am to Noon (PST)

We will review the difference between Speaking and Training; how to do Gap Analysis; the difference in Communication Styles; what are Adult Learning Principles; how to Facilitate; the use of Questions to move the learning forward; how to manage Problem Participants; how to plan your Club Officer Training Session; how to manage training online and in person.

These and more will be covered in three participative hours. At the end of the training, you will receive a completion certificate for your attendance and participation, and you will be qualified to be one of the trainers for District 101 Club Officer Training.

Don’t passively sit on the sidelines, become one of the influential leaders in District 101 by sharing your officer knowledge with other Toastmasters. Seneca, the philosopher and author, shared, “Men learn as they teach.”

Learn how to teach, and then learn as you teach.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 9:00 – 12:00PM PST
Cost: Free!

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Questions? Contact:
Abhijeet Joshi
Program Quality Director, District 101