John Leech

James Lumumba, a dedicated member of Tallaght Toastmasters, has been providing invaluable mentoring and coaching support to a group of students from Citywise Education, helping them strengthen their communication and presentation skills. The accompanying photo captures a recent speaking event where James, alongside fellow Toastmasters members, delivered constructive evaluation feedback to participating students. This collaboration … Read more

Following the Covid pandemic, at the start of 2022, Central Toastmasters, decided to return to face to face meetings and found them reduced to only two members. When I joined Central Toastmasters in October 2022, there were only three members, including myself. Slowly and consistently, we have worked hard, to build up our membership.We lost … Read more

Central Toastmasters needed a Contest Chair for their recent contest night.As President of our club and who is also filling in for our absent VPE, I decided to reach out to our members. I asked them who was willing to be trained to be our Contest Chair. Our eager member Jodi Blankenship volunteered and I … Read more

Sue Burnett, DTM, has stepped up to the challenge of leading Cornerstone Communications Advanced Toastmasters Club at a time of uncertainty and low membership. She has brought a new vision, energy and ambition to the club. World class motivational speakers like Brahm Memone have been guest speakers at the club and creative workshops on topics … Read more

I’d like to recognise the extraordinary contribution being made to Naas Toastmasters by Giuliana Castaneda. Relatively new to the club (and Toastmasters), she took on the demanding role of VPPR and has significantly raised the club ‘s profile on social media. This has produced a steady stream of visitors and several new members as well. … Read more

We introduced a new role at the start of the year – Awardsmaster. The role holder identifies a member who has made a memorable contribution at each meeting – a phrase, an act or simply stepping up to the plate with a last minute speech. Tracy reprised her speech entitled “A Toastmaster Wedding” which she … Read more

Area 48 is proud to celebrate an exceptional result from the recent Magnificent Seven incentive. Three of our six clubs earned the Magnificent Seven award — meaning 50% of the Area achieved this District recognition. Congratulations to: * Manchester Communicators * Manchester Orators Toastmasters Club * Salford Speakers Toastmasters Club The Magnificent Seven incentive recognised … Read more

When I first stepped into a Tralee Toastmasters meeting, Vicky McCarthy as club President was in the Chair. Only in her mid-twenties at the time, Vicky ran the meeting more efficiently than many CEOs I have encountered since. Vicky is the beating heartbeat of Tralee Toastmasters. She brought her sister, her friends and her parents … Read more