When we first joined Toastmasters we wanted to become better speakers. We hoped to become better leaders. And we knew that if all went well we could expect to become better listeners. What we didn’t know was how much we could learn simply from hearing other people’s speeches. Since becoming a Toastmaster I’ve heard hundreds, [...]
If you weren’t able to make it to the 78th annual Toastmasters International Convention in Mashantucket, Connecticut, your in luck! Taking full advantage of the new D7 twitter account, Cathey Armillas, our Lt. Governor of Education and Training, set out on a mission to “tweet” about the conference in real time to allow all the [...]
Yes, you read that right…everyone needs a mentor! Someone you look up, someone you admire, and when it boils right down to it, someone who can help you along your path of self-improvement. Mentors are not just for the “newbie” Toastmaster. Consider that many advanced Toastmasters have mentors or coaches to help them achieve their [...]