What we’re about
Our club provides a self-paced, relaxed, supportive, and effective environment to guide you in leadership and communication. These skills will help you both in your personal life and professional life. White Rock Toastmasters has both long-time experienced members and new members alike. Visitors are always welcome and will be warmly greeted by the club.
Toastmasters is a training and educational organisation which teaches its members communication, leadership, training and management skills, and builds their self-confidence through enhancing public speaking skills. It is the largest and most successful organisation of its type in the world.
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TESTIMONIALS
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I thought Toastmasters would help me overcome my fear of public speaking, and it did. But it did much more than that. The confidence I gained in that area allowed me to also learn how to support others in the club through positive feedback, to mentor others, and to learn leadership skills. All of these new abilities have helped me in all facets of my life. As well, the club has developed friendships over the years; I always look forward to the meetings! \
- Brent Moore
I used to be really anxious if I had to make a presentation to my fellow staff members at a staff meeting at work. Now, I experience only mild anxiety or none at all. Also, I feel more comfortable working with my bosses. Receiving and giving evaluations of speeches at TM has helped me to have more confidence about myself at work. In particular, I take evaluations of my performance more in my stride, and way less personally. \
- Eileen Mumford
Toastmasters is a fantastic club to join. It is an evening of inspiration, humour, friendship; an opportunity to get super tips on public speaking and a chance to practise in a safe encouraging environment. I have been a member for sixteen years, and continue to improve my public speaking and enjoy each meeting. \
- Rosie Sieg
I was so afraid to join Toastmasters I went as a guest many times. I used to visibly shake and could never remember what I wanted to say. Now, I can hardly believe it, after 1 year I feel more relaxed and am able to speak without shaking. I am glad I had the courage to overcome my fears and to commit to joining this fun and challenging club. \
- Susan D’Agostino
I was so scared to talk in a group that I did not speak much and when I had to my mouth got so dry that I physically couldn’t speak. I was always concerned that I would not remember the exact words I had planned to say. A year and a half later I have learned that if I study the subject on which I am to speak I don’t need to memorize every word. I can now stand at a meeting and give a seven minute speech and I can even be the chairman. I have gained far more than I ever expected and have made good friends along the way. \
- Ilan Zvikler
Toastmasters has been a very rewarding experience for me! I have been able to improve my public speaking skills in a safe fun environment. The greatest benefit I have gained from Toastmasters is the ability to think quickly when speaking in group situations. I always look forward to our club meetings as I leave inspired. \
- Randy Theberge
Toastmasters is for everyone. A safe, supportive environment to grow as a Speaker and a Leader. Mentoring is an enriching and rewarding way to guide others to reach their individual speaking. \
