I’ve seen many formal public speaking performances since I began teaching in the late 1980’s, but in my experience, it has been relatively rare for a student’s message to truly be made ‘public’. The age of the read/write web makes it easy for any student (or any other person) to share thoughts, opinions and […]

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“We must meet reverses boldly, and not suffer them to frighten us …” – Charles DickensWho can become a good speaker?
The present day environment presents may occasions for anyone to speak to groups. Many companies arrange for presentations of work progress, every week or month and boards require many other presentations, like overview of ventures, […]

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This past week I finally accomplished a couple of goals that I’d been planning for months: attending a Toastmasters meeting and an NSA Stuttering Support Group meeting. It took me a while to finally get myself to go, but both were worth it.
Toastmasters, as I’ve explained before, is a public speaking organization. When I arrived […]

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Whether you are facilitating a Q&A about your book, talking about your company/business or speaking with a client on the phone, it is important to be able to communicate clearly and concisely. Toastmasters can help you improve your speaking and leadership skills in a non-threatening environment. To learn more or find a club near you […]

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