Toastmasters International is an educational organisation that specialises in public speaking. Here are some reasons to check it out:
- Build your confidence.- Boost your self esteem.
- Network.
- Develop leadership skills.
- Meet awesome people.
- Get qualifications.
- Practice public speaking*!
(*Just in time for your book signings!)
Face your fears or hone your skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Keen? Find a club near you.
Would public speaking skills help you in your quest for world domination?
Keep kicking ass!
Last year I joined a Toastmasters Club and enjoyed the meetings, hearing the speeches, and joining in the extra events. I just wish there was more time in the week to continue. Maybe your blog post today will get me kick-started.
ReplyDeleteI´ve never heard of it before. Just checked their website. Surprisingly there are about 54 clubs in Germany. I´ll have to chek them out! Great post - thanks for sharing...btw. I am no. 137 ;-)
ReplyDeleteHey Jolene ~~ I've heard of Toastmasters but haven't really checked it out .
ReplyDeleteI have a phobia when it comes to public speaking which is inexplicable because I'm in the entertainment /educational fields , so I'm always in front of crowds/learners . Ask me to stand up and sing , or teach a class and I'll do it with ease ! But I can't stand in front of an audience and deliver an impromptu speech ~ I freeze !!
Strange but true !!
~MICHELLE~
http://writer-in-transit.co.za/category/other/rambles-rants-and-raves/
Hmm, never thought about it!
ReplyDeleteI hate public speaking. I do however love that comic. haha
ReplyDelete@Gail - Ooh, it sounds like you had a blast! I totally understand the whole finding time thing, and I so hope that this is a kick start for you!
ReplyDelete@Hanna - 54 and 137: my new favorite numbers :P I really love that Toastmasters is an international organisation :) It means you can pop into a club anywhere in the world and meet people who understand completely where you're coming from!
@MISH - Ooh, it sounds like you'd be able to hone your impromptu skills and inspire people at the same time! (That's what is so cool - everyone brings their own skills and challenges :))
@Steph - Yay, maybe we've planted a seed??
@Read my books - Me, too! :)
I think I will stick to hiding behind my keyboard for now! :)
ReplyDelete@Rebecca –Yay for the Internet! Now, even the shyest writers can build a platform – without “speaking” at all :)
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