The School of Hard Knocks Toastmasters Club

🎁 Unwrap Your Potential 🎁
What an energising and laughter-filled meeting we had!
Our members, Kim Low and Caroline Tay, truly unwrapped their potential as they unleashed their sense of humour through their Humorous Speeches — leaving us entertained, inspired, and wanting more. What a treat!

Our experienced evaluators Shel Ling and Clement Ong, absolutely hit it out of the park, delivering insightful, invaluable, and impactful feedback that continues to elevate every speaker’s journey.

The Table Topics session, led by Norlin Ghazali, kept everyone on their toes — challenging speakers to think fast and offer practical solutions on the spot. A true test of wit and spontaneity!

A big thank you to our fellow Toastmasters from Shine TMC, Phoenix TMC, and MC Jo TMC, as well as our dedicated members, for stepping up and taking on roles to make the meeting a roaring success. Your support and energy made all the difference!

✨ Ready to unwrap your potential with us?
Join us at our next meeting:
📅 June 2nd
⏰ 8:00 PM (GMT+8)
We’d love to see you there!

To all the lovely mothers, aunties and grandmother.. here's a special poem dedicated to you.

A Mom is Love

A mom is love that never ends,
A heart that always understands.
Through every joy, through every tear,
A mom’s love keeps us near.

Today we celebrate you,
For all the things you do.
Thank you, Mom, for being
you! ❤️

You are the first teacher,
the first friend,
and the forever hero.
Thank you for everything! ❤️

In conjunction with Mother's Day this weekend on May 10th, we celebrate the lessons that shaped us at the Friendship Toastmasters Club and School of Hard Knocks Toastmasters joint this evening.

It was an evening of heartfelt stories, laughter, and meaningful reflections - inspired by the lessons we learned from our mothers.

Thank you to all the role players, speakers, and evaluators for making the meeting a memorable one for all of us. Let's do it again soon.

# Friendship Toastmasters Club No:5380

🌸 This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the lessons that shaped us. 🌸

Friendship Toastmasters and School of Hard Knocks Toastmasters warmly invite you to our Joint Meeting.

The nagging. The curfews. The "I told you so."
…Turns out, Mom was right all along. 😄

Join us for an evening of heartfelt stories, laughter, and meaningful reflections - inspired by the lessons we learned the hard way, but now appreciate.

📅 5 May 2026 (Tuesday)
⏰ 8:00 – 10:00 PM
💻 Zoom (Online)

👉 Register now via the QR code or click the link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/CrO_j2xMSZytfECSoS3isQ

🌙✨ Join Us for a Festive Toastmasters Meeting! ✨🌙

In the spirit of Hari Raya, a time for tolerance, forgiveness, and new beginnings, School of Hard Knocks Toastmasters Club warmly invites you to join our upcoming meeting.
Come experience a supportive space where we practice communication, share meaningful stories, and learn from one another.
Whether you are looking to improve your public speaking, build confidence, or simply meet inspiring people — you are most welcome!

Let’s celebrate the values of tolerance, forgiveness, and connection together. We look forward to welcoming you!

✨ Member Spotlight: Meet Kim Low! ✨

We’re delighted to feature Kim Low, a charismatic Toastmaster who joined the organization in 2008 and currently serves as Area C2 Director.

Kim is an active member of three clubs—one local and two international—and a seasoned speaker with numerous awards. Despite her accomplishments, she firmly believes that true mastery comes through continuous practice and a commitment to self‑improvement.

👏 Let’s give Kim a warm welcome and celebrate her inspiring journey!

If you’re looking to grow your communication and leadership skills with a vibrant, supportive club, connect with us on WhatsApp @ +6012027136:
👉 www.wasap.my/60122061236/SOHK2026

We were wowed by the inspiring and insightful keynote at the “Confidence Gap” Open House on March 10, organised by Toastmasters District 102, Division C.

A big shout-out to our dynamic Maxwell-Certified Speaker, DTM Srinivas K.M, for delivering a powerful keynote on bridging the gap between our capabilities and how effectively we communicate them.

For many professionals and entrepreneurs, success is not only about competence—it is also about the confidence to express our value.
Key Takeaways from the Session:

1️⃣ Common barriers to success often stem from:
Fear of failure
Fear of rejection
Fear of emotional discomfort

2️⃣ Imposter Syndrome is real.
Many high achievers experience it as they grow. Recognising it is the first step towards overcoming it.

3️⃣ Every individual brings unique strengths and value.
Believe in your abilities and have the courage to step forward and be counted.

4️⃣ Communicating your strengths with confidence matters.

Whether it is earning a promotion, securing opportunities, influencing stakeholders, or closing important deals—confidence in communication is a critical leadership skill.

A heartfelt thank you to DTM Srinivas K.M for sharing his valuable insights. Appreciation also goes to our dedicated role players and testimonial speakers who contributed to making this event meaningful.
And of course, thank you to all our guests and participants who joined us and made the session engaging and impactful.

📩 Interested to learn more about Toastmasters or request the keynote recording?
Feel free to contact us at +6012 207 1236 ( Kim Low)

*The Confidence Gap Open House - You are invited!*
Many capable people do the work, have strong ideas, and deliver results—yet still struggle to speak up and be heard. Not because they lack confidence, but because they struggle with speaking effectively and confidently under pressure.
This session is designed especially for college students, experienced and young professionals, and entrepreneurs who want to:
- Speak up without sounding unsure
- Organise thoughts quickly in discussions
- Sound calm, clear, and confident at work
Join us to learn from our Maxwell Certified Speaker, DTM Srinivas K.M on why and how to bridge that gap between capability and communication.
📌 Event Details
Date: Tuesday, 10 March
Time: 8.30pm – 10.00pm
(KL time/UTC +8)
Via Zoom
Register in advance to secure a seat:
https://bit.ly/DivCConfidenceGapMarch10

🧧✨ Gong Xi Fa Cai from School of Hard Knocks Toastmasters Club! 🐎🔥

As we welcome the Year of the Fire Horse, may this new year bring you prosperity, joy, and the courage to speak, lead, and grow with confidence.

Wishing everyone an auspicious year filled with success, happiness, and new beginnings.
新年快乐，万事如意，马到成功！ 🧧

✨ Meet Our Member Spotlight! ✨

We’re delighted to introduce a dynamic Toastmaster, Caroline Tay, who joined the journey in 2021 and now serves as Area G1 Director. A proud member of two Toastmasters clubs, she has grown from a shy speaker into a confident communicator who embraces challenges wholeheartedly.

Her belief is simple yet powerful: real growth begins when you challenge yourself.

👏 Let’s give her a warm welcome!

If you looking to grow your communication skill with a dynamic club, whatsapp is below:

www.wassp.my/60122061236/SOHK2026