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A Golden Experience

One Toastmaster took his communication skills to reality television.

Laura Mishkind

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Goal Setting

Set Yourself Up for A Successful Year

Use these strategies to set and achieve real goals.

Olya Amelina

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Presentation Skills

Stop Talking So Much!

Why people overspeak and how to keep discussions concise.

Joel Schwartzberg

2024 Accredited Speakers Lauren Parsons and Maureen Zappala

Toastmasters News

New Accredited Speakers Exemplify Resilience

The two accomplished women persevered through previous doubts.

Stephanie Darling

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Goal Setting

Your Goals Guide

Fill out this worksheet to take steps toward success.

Staff

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A Century of Toastmasters

Celebrating 100 Years of Toastmasters

Members commemorate the centennial anniversary with parties, decorations, and Dr. Ralph C. Smedley.

Staff

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Personal Growth

Cultivate Creativity With Curiosity

The desire to learn opens up a world of possibilities.

Caren S Neile, PhD

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Cross-Cultural Communication

Celebrating the Holidays in a Multicultural Workplace

8 tips to make everyone feel welcome.

Dean Foster

Storytelling

Finding Story-Worthy Moments

Collect memories and speech material this holiday season.

Megan Preston Meyer

Nerves

Use Your Brain to Calm Your Speaking Nerves

How neuroscience can keep you calm and nimble onstage.

Katie Stoddart

Personal Growth

Master Your Self-Talk

Filter out negative influences and talk to yourself compassionately.

Lauren Parsons, DTM, AS

Technology

How to Stand Out in an AI World

While artificial intelligence is here to stay, it’s an enhancement, not a replacement.

Victor David

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