Toastmasters

2014-10-11T18:19:53-04:00

Earlier today, I saw something about Toastmasters in a response to a question. Who here is or has been a Toastmaster? What was your experience like? Overall, I wholeheartedly endorse Toastmasters for anyone that wants to enhance their communication or leadership skills.
Of those who are or have been Toastmasters, have you participated in contests? If so, what did you think of them?

Response by SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 13 at 2014 11:25 AM

2014-10-13T11:25:33-04:00

Toastmasters???

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 26 at 2015 10:57 PM

2015-10-26T22:57:57-04:00

Bumping this. I was about to ask a question about Toastmasters. I have seen the website of the local group and was wondering how long there meetings are? How many can you attend before the expectation of joining?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 20 at 2016 7:42 PM

2016-07-20T19:42:45-04:00

Interesting site and good info - http://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Public-Speaking-Tips/Successful-Speeches

Toastmasters International -Successful Speeches

Avoid these public speaking mistakes to deliver a great speech

Response by MSgt Neil Greenfield made Feb 4 at 2017 7:39 PM

2017-02-04T19:39:30-05:00

I see that there hasn't been much discussion on this topic. I've been a member of Toastmasters for over 10 years. The individual clubs help teach you communications and leadership skills so that you're effective and efficient with interacting with all sorts of people. As for the contests, I've participated in them at the club level. Sometimes, I think the judging is somewhat judgmental and who wins isn't someone I think shouldn't have won. But that's minor. I think that if you want to improve these types of skills, it's worthwhile. For more information, see the link:
http://www.toastmasters.org/About/Who-We-Are

Toastmasters International -Who We Are

Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development.

Response by SP5 Lori Pong made Dec 7 at 2019 7:48 PM

2019-12-07T19:48:06-05:00

It is great! Got my triple crown two weeks ago. I am a member of 2 clubs and really enjoy it. One club is held at a Veteran's retirement home and most of the members are Vets.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Dec 8 at 2019 4:27 PM

2019-12-08T16:27:30-05:00

I've been in Toastmasters for 5 years. I began as part of my transition from the Army. So far it has been a positive experience for growth and learning. I've been fortunate to participate in a speech contest and somewoh making it to the 4th level of competition.

It is also a great environment for networking. Especially at the division and district events.