09/07/2026
😂 Who says online meetings can’t be fun?
Our latest Speakers of Croydon Toastmasters meeting certainly proved they can!
With the theme Laughter Is the Best Medicine, our Toastmaster of the Day, Smita, set the tone for an evening filled with laughter, engaging speeches, thoughtful evaluations, impromptu speaking and even a little laughter yoga. From start to finish, she brought warmth, humour and infectious energy to the meeting.
As our President, Chris, reminded us with a quote from Toastmasters founder Ralph C. Smedley:
“We learn best in moments of enjoyment.”
That perfectly captured the spirit of the evening.
We also heard two inspiring speeches. Guler explored the power of mentoring, showing how growth happens when we’re willing to both give and receive guidance. Visiting Toastmaster Paul O’Mahony demonstrated how something as simple as our tone of voice can influence how our message is understood, strengthen relationships and increase the impact we have on others.
Then came Esther’s laughter-themed Table Topics, where members tackled everything from comedy coaches and vegetables to aliens and kitchen appliances, proving that confidence can grow through creativity, quick thinking and a healthy dose of humour.
At Speakers of Croydon, we believe learning should be enjoyable, confidence grows through practice, and everyone deserves a supportive place to develop their communication and leadership skills.
✨ Our next meeting will be in person on Tuesday 21 July 2026.
Come and experience the learning, laughter and supportive community for yourself.
👉 Reserve your free guest place via the link in our bio. We’d love to welcome you!
💬 Have you ever surprised yourself by speaking up when you didn’t think you could? We’d love to hear your story.