Metro Toastmasters

11/02/2021

Join us later this month for an open house event! Learn about the benefits of joining Toastmasters and practice your speaking skills in a welcoming environment. Message us to learn more.

04/06/2021

Another great Zoom meeting. Barb spoke about a COVID-19 business rescue plan and Gina spoke about how she called on her Toastmasters skills to rescue a moment in her wedding event that almost got derailed.
The next meeting is April 20 at noon. Comment here to find out how to log on.

03/10/2021

Metro Toastmasters met on Zoom March 2. Next such meeting is March 16. Log-on information is available on request.

01/29/2021

Ready to sharpen your leadership skills? The first step is identifying your leadership style. Check out Toastmasters tips on how to analyze your leadership approach.

November 2020 Featured Article, "Keep Losing the Fear". Toastmasters leaders are not immune to speaking jitters, especially when out of their comfort zone; it pays to refresh some public-speaking basics.

01/29/2021

Need help crafting your next speech? Learn the two basic concepts of construction and content to create an attention-holding talk that builds experience, confidence and a new comfort level with audiences.
https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2019/apr/tips-for-crafting-a-speech

01/26/2021

For a speaker, laughter has the power to impart confidence and provide a boost of propelling energy. For a listener, laughter has the potential to lighten the mood and ease tension. Read this Toastmaster magazine cover story to learn three strategies to help you connect with your audience and spark laughter.
https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2019/june/the-magic-power-of-humor

01/20/2021

Vocal variety is an essential element of an effective speech. One technique, however, does not involve using the voice at all. It’s the pause. For tips on how to experiment with the pause visit https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2019/july/silence-is-golden.

Vocal variety is an essential element of an effective speech. I enjoy using all the various dimensions of vocal expression, including volume, pitch and emotion. My favorite technique, however, does not involve using the voice at all. It is the pause.

01/18/2021

Understand how to command the attention of a room requires having confidence in yourself, knowing the rules and understanding when to break the norm. Learn more on how you can master these techniques in the Toastmaster magazine article, “Commanding, Not Demanding: A Mediator’s Perspective.”

Sneaking a glance at the people in the room, I take a deep breath to steady my nerves. I roll my shoulders back, straighten my posture, lift my chin and face the people who have come to me for help. Pausing to read the room, I register the hurt on their faces, the way they have positioned themselves...

01/14/2021

You picked a topic. You put together a speech. You prepared some notes. And if you’re wise, you also built in at least one full day to prepare and practice. But how can you be sure you’re filling that prep time productively?
Learn 10 tips for more productive speech practice in the Toastmaster magazine article, “Prep Talk.”
https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2019/oct/prep-talk

01/13/2021

The ICEBREAKER! It's the famous first speech that every Toastmaster gives in their Pathways journey. Every one of our club members has given their unique flair when presenting this project. Learn more about this speech online.