John Leech 
Nine years ago, I joined my local Toastmasters Club. On day one, I was approached with the option to step in as Club Secretary. 2017 was the year I decided to make key changes and say yes to things I would have previously shied away from. There was much work to be done and was … Read more
In the turning of the calendar, the final quarter’s here. A time to lift our voices high, to finish strong this year. For growth is built in moments – small steps that shape our way and progress is the promise that we honour day by day. As new committees gather, with fresh vision in their … Read more
Swords Toastmasters is a club that helps people develop their public speaking, listening, and leadership skills, in a fun and supportive environment. Members join for a variety of reasons. Some, to progress their careers, to perform better at interviews, to practice for workplace presentations, or even for that all important wedding speech. Eileen Hopkins joined … Read more
Portlaoise Toastmasters Club took the global brand to the public on the 8th April with a stand at the Live Well Expo at the Portlaoise Park Hotel. Despite being allocated a position at the rear of the hall they connected with several hundred of the estimated three thousand who attended the exhibition. Thirty five members … Read more
Sign up for a TEDx talk opportunity if you’ve been thinking about it! This is one of those chances that doesn’t come around often, and the intrinsic reward is massive. Beyond the stage time itself, it pushes your thinking, sharpens your message, and challenges you to really step into your voice as a speaker. As … Read more
I was recently asked to appear on Region 10 TV to discuss upcoming District Council Meetings and how best prepare for them.This was a new challenge for me, firstly doing a TV interview and secondly trying to cover a broad topic in under twenty minutes.One of the tips I received from the broadcasters was to … Read more
Many people join Toastmasters to hone their skills as a speaker but many also have a dream that perhaps they might be able to deliver a Tedx talk. My story shares how this is possible and how Toastmasters supported me in doing just that last year. How Toastmasters Helped Me Take the TEDx Stage Nine … Read more
In 2023, I went to my first Toastmasters conference in Liverpool for one simple reason – I’d made it to the semi-finals of the Evaluation Contest. That morning, I’d signed a new coaching client… which paid for the trip. Talk about timing! Two weeks before, I’d been wild camping in Scotland. My boyfriend stayed there … Read more
During my tenure as Public Relations Manager for District 71 Toastmasters, I had the privilege of serving under the leadership of District Director Danny Banks; a leader whose approach to empowerment and trust left a lasting professional imprint.What distinguished Danny’s leadership style was his strategic restraint. He understood that high-performing teams are not built through … Read more