By Gary McKinsey Do you have experience working with or developing a Speakers Bureau? Or perhaps you have a speech topic that you know would benefit others and change their lives? Perhaps you have had the experience of giving a speech in your Toastmasters club, and after the speech, the members come up to you […]
Launching Speakers Bureau
By Gary McKinsey Are you looking for more speaking opportunities? What a silly question! You are a Toastmaster…Of course, you are! Now, are you looking for more speaking opportunities outside of your club? The key to mastery in public speaking is Stage Time, Stage Time, Stage Time — Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public […]
District Director: Find Your Voice and Make a Difference
By Bett Bollhoefer, DTM 2020 is a chance for each of us to find our voice and make a difference. Yes, the world isn’t perfect yet but that means there is an opportunity to be the change we want to see. We are part of Toastmasters for a reason: It helps us improve ourselves and […]
VPP: Your Chance to be Your Club’s Hero!
By Janice Fairfield Everyone loves a hero. Who’s the hero in your club this year? You know, the one who is leading the way in Pathways. We’re looking for that person. Actually, we’re looking for that one special person from each club to be the club’s hero: Vice President Pathways (VPP). What does it take […]
My Why: A Club Growth Director’s introspection
By Bett Bollhoefer I joined Toastmasters because I was a shy software engineer. I found a supportive community where I could learn to speak. But I stayed because of the leadership skills, organizational skills, and other skills that I’ve learned. I became the president of my club, then an Area Director, Division Director and now […]
