What is Toastmasters?

A commitment to excellence in public speaking and leadership

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

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A passion for developing our members professional skills and personal strengths

We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Integrity

We match our actions with our words, demonstrate honesty and trustworthiness, communicate with sincerity and thoughtfulness, have the courage to acknowledge our mistakes, and always strive to do the right thing.

Respect

We treat all with dignity, welcome diverse perspectives, acknowledge all contributions, believe that all have positive intent, practice mutual accountability, and critique but never demean.

Service

We strive to provide high-value, exceptional support by being responsive, attentive, and passionate in fulfilling our duties as individuals and as an organization to all.

Excellence

We consistently strive to meet or exceed expectations by upholding the Toastmasters Promise, nurturing a collaborative environment, innovating to deliver creative solutions, and optimizing quality to produce superior service.

Organizational mission

We empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

District Mission

We build new clubs and support all clubs in achieving excellence.

Future vision

To be the first-choice provider of dynamic, high-value, experiential communication and leadership skills development.

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Create Your Path to Success

The Pathways learning experience complements hands-on learning with structured personal and professional development training in over 300 practical skills, including:

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Interview
preparation

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Project
management

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Conflict
resolution

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Online meeting
facilitation

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Leadership
development

Toastmasters Architect App

  • Collaborate.
  • Speak.
  • Lead.
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  • Case studies.
  • Leadership insights.

“Toastmasters not only taught me to present to my board but gave me the ability to coax better work from my team on a day-to-day basis.”

Annie Steiner

CEO, Greenprint

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