Chamber Voices Toastmasters

A profile of Toastmasters members: 52% of members are female and 48% are male. The average member annual household income is $50,000-$74,999. 30% of members earn $100,000+ annually. The average member age is 45.8 years. 25.4% of members are between the ages of 18 and 34. 74% of members have a bachelor’s degree or higher. … Continue reading »

Toastmasters is a fabulous organization full of many opportunities to further ones expertise at communication and leadership. We all joined for our own personal reasons, but they probably stem from a desire to better our skills and network with other business leaders. I personally wanted to get over anxieties associated with speaking in front of … Continue reading »

As a new Toastmaster, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the variety of roles and responsibilities that are needed during any typical club meeting. If the Vice President Education – and each of the members – are doing their job, you would have immediately been given an opportunity to fulfill one of those roles. … Continue reading »

While Toastmasters International has been around for decades, many people do not know about Toastmasters, let alone know how to join or know which club to join. Below are simple tips on how to successfully bring guests to a meeting. Talk about Toastmasters to your friends or colleagues. By talking about Toastmasters to your everyday … Continue reading »

In my opinion, your Toastmaster membership allows you to develop almost any skill needed to be as successful as you choose to be. I have asked members for over 20 years, “How’s your membership going?”, the responses range from great to lousy and everything in-between. The focus of this article is getting MORE from your … Continue reading »

Many of us now routinely hold meetings with our staff or customers over the phone. Here are some key tips for a successful meeting via teleconference: Before the Call 1.       Have an Agenda: what is the purpose of the meeting? Do you really need to have a meeting, or will an email do? If you do need … Continue reading »

It’s become a “rite of passage” in Toastmasters that the first speech is about the speaker. It makes sense since this will serve as an introduction. The opportunity doesn’t have to be intimidating. You know your subject. With little preparation you can pull out a few life highlights, experiences or goals. It can feel good … Continue reading »

Mentoring is a structured, one-to-one relationship or partnership that focuses on the needs of mentored participants.  If done correctly, it encourages individuals to develop to their fullest potential. Mentoring can be a rewarding experience, but it is a big decision that requires serious commitments.  To be an effective and responsible mentor, you have to commit … Continue reading »