Resources for Members
The resources on this page are designed to support you in every aspect of your Toastmasters journey. Whether you’re looking for innovative hybrid meeting ideas, expert public speaking tips, or engaging multimedia content like podcasts and videos, you’ll find valuable tools to enhance your experience. No matter where you are on your path to becoming a confident communicator, these resources are here to guide and empower you every step of the way.
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All of this coincided with a climate of overheated bardolatry in which Shakespeare was virtually deified in the popular mind. Shapiro astutely links skepticism about the Stratford man with revolutionary developments in biblical and classical criticism; this was the same time that philologists and other scholars were demonstrating that the Old and New Testaments (as well as the epics of Homer) were patchwork texts, written by many authors from different historical periods.
Yoodli: Your Artificial Intelligence Partner
In December 2022, Toastmasters International partnered with Yoodli, an AI-powered speech coach, to provide members with almost instantaneous speech feedback. The Yoodli platform complements the Toastmasters education experience by offering insights into how members can improve speeches they record on the platform.
Using Yoodli’s analytics, members can see how much eye contact they made while speaking, how many filler words (such as “ah” and “um”) they used, if their speaking pace was too fast or too slow, and even if any words could be replaced with more inclusive language. These data points, along with others, empower members to polish their speeches before presenting them to a human audience for feedback.
Five Tips to Speak with Confidence
Have you ever felt nervous or anxious when speaking in front of others, whether it’s a small group or a large audience? Speaking in public can be intimidating, but with the right guidance, you can transform that nervous energy into a powerful, confident performance.
In this video, Ramona Smith, the 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking, shares her invaluable expertise by breaking down five essential tips to help you overcome your fears and set the stage for your best presentation or speech yet. From preparation strategies to techniques for staying calm and focused, these tips will empower you to deliver a memorable and impactful performance, no matter the audience or occasion.
Your Toastmasters Dashboard
In this video, Van, a Senior User Experience Designer at Toastmasters, introduces the new Toastmasters homepage, highlighting the improvements made based on user feedback to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. Van offers a brief tour of the homepage’s new features and functionality.
Upon logging in, users may see a pop-up asking them to update their Privacy and Consent information, followed by onboarding screens explaining key features. The homepage greets users with “Where can we take you today?” and allows them to update personal information and edit their profile photo.
OTMA – Outstanding Toastmasters AWARD
If you’ve delivered a speech that showcased your expertise, whether personal or professional, why not use your next speech project to pursue a larger goal? Think about creating a plan of action based on the Outstanding Toastmaster Award (OTMA). This prestigious District 57 award recognizes your accomplishments across various areas, both at the club level and through participation in District events as a Trainer, Judge, or official in multiple capacities.
Acronyms
If you’ve ever felt confused or overwhelmed by the Toastmasters Alphabet Soup of Acronyms, you’re not alone! With so many abbreviations floating around—like DTM, VPE, and PRM—it’s easy to feel lost. But don’t worry! This guide is here to help you make sense of it all. Whether you’re a new member trying to navigate your first club meeting or a seasoned Toastmaster looking to brush up on key terms, this list is your go-to recipe for Toastmasters acronym success! 👉 Check out the full list of Toastmasters acronyms here and start decoding the jargon with confidence!