What a Difference a VPE Can Make!
“Be a Toastmaster? In this club? … OMG, no!” You have to understand. I’ve been in Toastmasters for seven years. I’ve served as Toastmaster of the Day hundreds of times. These words are not ones that generally come out of my mouth. It was the fall of 2021. I’d been a...
GRRR… From Gather to Reflect to Resolve—Roar into the New Year as a Courageous & Confident Public Speaker
As we approach the end of another year, it’s a crucial time for us as public speakers, particularly as Toastmasters, to gather our thoughts about the past year, reflect deeply, and set resolutions for the year ahead. This process goes beyond tallying successes...
How to retain Membership in Toastmasters?
Rethink your Toastmasters membership!
Why Be a Speech Contestant? – Part 2
The WHY Series: You’ve heard the caution not to take the contestant path because you want to win? You can desire a win—that’s normal! But this motivation leaves you with a binary result–only one wins, the rest lose. If you take the path because you want to grow in confidence, self-knowledge, and visibility—win or lose, you always win!
Why Be a Speech Contestant? – Part 1
The WHY Series: If you are hesitant competing in Toastmasters speech contests, let’s uncover why you feel that way, and talk about what you have to gain.