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TOASTMASTERS - WHERE LEADERS ARE MADE
After Covid-19, some meetings are online (via Zoom or similar), some are in-person, and many are hybrid (both). Most clubs meet twice a month. Check the venue for each meeting you wish to attend.
This is a group for anyone interested in developing their leadership and speaking skills. Toastmasters is a fun and social learn-by-doing, non-profit for people keen on career- and self-development. We are part of a worldwide organisation founded in 1924. Here, we post a selection of meetings in the Jo'burg North area.
Why Toastmasters?
Have you ever had to deliver a speech? At your best friend's wedding? A eulogy at a relative's funeral? Be the MC at a 21st-year celebration? Or even give testimony at your local church service or atheist convention?
Have you been asked to deliver a report at a management meeting? Maybe to sell your services at a sales meeting, or conduct training with your client?
Have you seen people walk up to the podium unprepared, heard them um and ah through their speeches, nervous, with an unclear message? Have you watched them leave the stage desperate, disappointed and demoralised?
It does not have to be that way! Toastmasters lets you build skills and confidence to express yourself in any situation.
All Clubs follow a structured learning programme, proven to be highly successful. Experienced members guide newer members in a friendly and constructive manner. Each individual progresses at their own pace to achieve their objectives.
You will learn how to:
* Prepare a talk, speech, or presentation
* “Think on your feet”, handle questions and negotiate disagreements
* Use humour, vocal variety and body language to capture your audience
* Communicate in both prepared and impromptu situations (business or social)
* Build confidence to promote your career
* Communicate effectively at that business meeting
* Improve presentation skills up to a professional level
* Make “small talk” and interact with strangers at social functions
Your introduction to Toastmasters is always supportive and progressive. Your first speaking requirement is merely to tell fellow members your name. From there, you embark on a Pathway of five levels, each of 3-5 speeches, following an online instruction manual. You choose your topics. You can speak whenever you like. Some members deliver their first speech 6 months after joining … others within 6 days! Every lesson teaches a new skill. Your mentor, an experienced speaker, will be available for advice and suggestions.
For further details email [email protected] with "Toastmasters" as part of the Subject.
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