Speak and Lead Toastmasters Club Sofia

We are extremely proud of our Toastmasters member, AnAngelina Jordanovawho will be presenting this Friday at PechaKucha Night Sofia #42

Angelina will share her inspiring life journey and professional experiences in Africa🤩, reflecting on the challenges, lessons, and opportunities she encountered while living and working across the continent.
A civil hydraulic engineer, Angelina brings together nearly four decades of professional expertise, with 17 years of experience in Bulgaria and 21 years in South Africa. Throughout her career, she has contributed to major projects focused on river environments, water management, and sustainable development in several African countries.

Join to PechaKucha Night Sofia #42 and hear an inspiring story of professional dedication, resilience, and cross-cultural experiences.


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Angelina Jordanova will present her life experience and challenges in Africa at PechaKucha Night Sofia #42 - BELONGING BY DESIGN June 12 +Book Signing. She is a civil hydraulic engineer with 17 years experience in Bulgaria and 21 years experience in South Africa. She used to work in projects related to river’s environment in different countries in Africa.

We write our stories! ✨
What an amazing event we had this Tuesday, filled with people who challenged themselves, stepped outside their comfort zones, and achieved success. Every conversation, every effort, and every small victory contributed to an atmosphere of growth, inspiration, and determination.
Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this experience so memorable.

Thank you for such an amazing night at the Toastmasters club! 🎤✨
Great speeches, inspiring people, and a truly positive atmosphere. Every meeting brings new energy, confidence, and motivation to grow.
Looking forward to the next one!

🌍✈️ What Do Solo Travel and Public Speaking Have in Common? 🎤🗣️
At first glance, they seem like two completely different worlds—one is about exploring distant horizons, while the other is about mastering the stage and the microphone. But if you look closer, they are actually two sides of the same coin: PERSONAL GROWTH.

Here are 3 things that connect them:

1️⃣ Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone 🧗‍♂️
In both scenarios, you face the "unknown." Ordering a meal in a language you don’t speak feels exactly like starting a speech in front of a new audience. The initial nerves are real, but the sense of accomplishment afterward is unmatched.

2️⃣ Adaptability and Improvisation ✨
Missed your train in a foreign city? You have to find a solution on the spot. Forgot a key point in your presentation? You have to improvise so smoothly that no one notices. Both experiences train your brain to think fast and stay calm under pressure.

3️⃣ The Power of Authenticity ❤️
When you travel solo, you are your truest self. When you speak from the heart on stage, the audience connects with your genuine story. The best speeches aren't just practiced; they are lived experiences turned into inspiration.

📢 Are you curious to know more? Then see the speech of our dear friend and member Ivan Berov
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Great job, dear fellow Toastmasters - you did an amazing job!
We had another inspiring evening filled with new guests, three fantastic speakers, and many memorable moments.

Thank you to all our fellow Toastmasters, guests, and new members who were present yesterday.
We had a wonderful atmosphere, along with a very interesting speech about investment and an engaging discussion.

Congratulations to our speaker Peter for his excellent topic choice and presentation.

Well done to our Table Topics winner Sophia, and to our grammarian - Ross, who returned from a long journey and immediately stepped into the role.

Thank you to Angelina, our timer, for her precise timekeeping; to Apostolos, our General Evaluator; and of course to our Toastmaster of the Evening Ivan, thanks to whom everything ran perfectly.

If you dream of improving your English, becoming more confident in presentations, or preparing for the speaking part of exams like FCE, IELTS, or others, then come join Toastmasters Speak and Lead.

Here, you’ll find not only a supportive environment, but also inspiring people who will encourage you, help you grow, and become your friends along the way. It’s the perfect place to challenge yourself, build confidence, and truly develop your communication skills.

A big thank you to all our members and guests for your participation! 😊
Your well-prepared speeches, enthusiasm, and support made the meeting truly inspiring.

We’re grateful to be part of such a motivated and uplifting community, and we look forward to seeing you at the next meeting which will be on 7th April.

We’re incredibly proud of the achievements of our members! Huge congratulations to Georg for delivering an outstanding icebreaker speech, and to Ivan Berov for his thought-provoking presentation on the meaning of silence. 👏

If you want to improve your presentation skills in a supportive environment but don’t know where to start, join our next meeting on 17th February!
📍 Where: Chitalishte Aleko Konstantinov 73
🕖 When: We start at 7:00 PM