The fear of public speaking outranks the fear of death by a margin of two-to-one according to a survey reported in The Book of Lists.
Toastmasters can help. Whether you need to speak publicly for your career or personal life, to run your meetings more effectively, to lead your group more effectively, or to do some self image improvement.
Toastmasters helps you get over the fear of public speaking and teaches you how to channel that anxiety into presenting dynamic speeches that inspire your audience.
You are given all the tools necessary: Opportunities to speak publicly in a "safe" environment; educational manuals; a mentor; constructive evaluation; evaluating others; and listening to experienced speakers.
You start with the Competent Toastmasters program, a series of ten speeches. Each speech works on a different skill that progresses you from getting over your initial fear of public speaking with the "Ice Breaker", then works on organization, gestures, and props to finally reach the point of giving an inspirational speech.
Once you obtain your Competent Toastmaster designation, you can continue to obtain more advanced speaking and leadership skills. Remember that good public speaking happens with lots of practice and is maintained with practice.
Have you ever paid $100 for a one-day seminar? You probably won't pay that for an entire year of Toastmasters. There is a $16 new-member fee, then $18 dues every six months.
Join Toastmasters! It could be the best decision in your life!
Benefits at work – you will learn to be skilled at:
Communicating – oral and written
Developing and presenting ideas
Working effectively with others
Conducting efficient meetings
Giving memorable presentations
Planning and organizing
Leading and growing a team
Managing
Facilitating
Mentoring
Motivating
Offering constructive evaluations/feedback
Recognizing accomplishments
Negotiating with clients or with your manager
Networking with ease at business functions
and more……
Benefits in the community – you will learn to be able to:
Apply the skills listed under ‘Benefits at work’
Inspire others with well-developed and presented project ideas
Organize activities
Motivate volunteers
Speaking in public as the organization’s representative
and more…..
Benefits in your personal life – you will enjoy:
Better interpersonal communications
More confidence
Expanded network and career opportunities
Effective formulation, expression and selling of ideas to your partner, family and friends
Successful negotiation with your partner, family and friends
Having fun motivating others, including your children
and more…..
