GOLD! GOLD! GOLD!!!
MARK HUNTER IS THE NEW WORLD CHAMPION OF PUBLIC SPEAKING.
Saturday US time Mark blitzed the field to win with his speech - ¨A Sink Full o' Green Tomatoes¨ Listen to Mark's Speech - Mark's Speech Tips
What an exciting time. Read the full report from International Convention.
Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking. These are vital skills that promote self-actualisation, enhance leadership potential and foster human understanding. We are continually working to expand our worldwide network of members.
Congratulations to our educational award achievers in April and May 2009!
Effective communication is the key to success in any relationship - business or personal. It's at the heart of all our problems - and all our achievements. Whether you're a professional, a uni student, stay-at-home parent or retiree. Learning to formulate and convey ideas succinctly opens a whole new world of possibilities. Communication skills are crucial if you are to succeed in the workplace! Take action now to improve your skills through Toastmasters.
Take a quick look at your local bookstore's shelves and you will likely find hundreds of volumes about leadership. Scan the table of contents of a handful of them and you'll find that there are many different - even contradictory - theories about what leadership is, and how to be a good leader. No matter how good some of these books might be, there's no arguing that it's difficult to advance your leadership skills without actually taking on leadership roles yourself.Toastmasters gives you the opportunity to become a leader.
"Step out of your comfort zone!"
Toastmasters is the best way to learn skills that will help you be more successful. You'll be a better listener. You'll easily lead teams and conduct meetings. You'll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. If you already have some or all of these skills you can enhance them in Toastmasters in an interactive, friendly and supportive environment.
So take the challenge and learn something new!