What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters International (TMI)
is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication
a world wide reality. Through member organizations like the Porcupine
Club, TMI helps people learn the arts of speaking, listening and
thinking-- vital skills that promote self actualisation, enhance
leadership potential and foster interpersonal and professional relationships.
The Club's mission is to provide a mutually supportive and positive
learning environment. Every member has the opportunity to develop
communication and leadership skills, which result in self confidence
and personal growth. For more information on Toastmasters International,
visit their official website.
Recognition and Certification
The first level of recognition is the Competent Toastmaster
certification (CTM), achieved upon completion of the basic
speech manual. After attaining the CTM, members may
work towards more advanced levels of
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Why should I join?
Toastmasters
is about more than good communicications skills. Through the development
of better speaking and listening skills, you improve your leadership
and management abilities, too.
Of the top
CEO's in Fortune 500 companies today, the majority have said that
"good communications skills" helped them get to the
top. And if you're in business, you're in good company with the
Toastmasters. Tom Peters, best-selling author, management consultant,
and professional speaker, credits Toastmasters with helping thousands
of successful people achieve their personal and professional goals.
Toastmasters
isn't just for business people. No matter who you are or what
you do, better communications skills make you feel and sound more
confident, professional, and credible. Whether you're trying to
hone your skills for a job interview, or trying to become more
comfortable when speaking at committee meetings, the Toastmasters
program has something for you. And the price of an annual membership
is less than the cost of a one-day professional development seminar.
What will
I learn?
There are
two main tracks in the Toastmasters Program: Communications and Leadership.
You may follow either or both, depending on your interests, time,
and objectives. The first booklet, the Competent
Toastmaster Manual, consists of 10 speeches that you present
over time, and is common to both programs. You may want to review
the excellent on-line summary of the contents
of the other speech manuals, posted by District 21 Toastmasters
in BC.
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