I have benefited a lot from Toastmasters. My confidence has improved dramatically. I no longer feel the dread of standing up in front of people to talk. I also feel that my district position (and I have held Division Director a few times now as well) has helped in my professional life because the leadership skills I have gained has aided me in progression within my company.

I have had a multitude of opportunities to use and improve my creative writing talents through storytelling while presenting speeches or providing training to fellow members. My greatest reward has been to make lifelong friends whom I value enormously. They often remind me that friendships are at their best in moments of failure or when we need help at unexpected intervals.

"Toastmasters has changed my life". I talk for a living through my coaching, training and hosting a podcast business. Therefore, if I am not improving my abilities to connect with people in a deeper way then I can’t do what I love to the best of my ability. Constantly improving my skills allows me to give the very best to my clients with every interaction. It has helped me to see the potential in myself through building the confidence to be able to speak out constructively and effectively.

I have learned the skills of presenting effectively in front of an audience and online. In particular, practicing speaking off the cuff has been a brilliant skill to develop. I have undertaken a number of leadership roles which have been very beneficial in progressing my career. I have also enhanced my network as a result of membership and I continue to establish excellent working relationships with wonderful members from all over the world.

It has helped me become more connected with my community, come out of my shell and develop confidence. I never dreamed that I would even be able to deliver an Ice Breaker speech

Greatly increased confidence in communicating with people. My job involves working fairly independently rather than as part of an organisation, so being part of Toastmasters allows me to develops new skills that I wouldn't otherwise be able to do

Toastmasters has been a hugely beneficial and empowering experience, both personally and professionally. I have grown in confidence as a communicator. Where I once avoided public speaking, I now embrace it whether it’s a celebratory social speech to a small audience or a presentation to a large audience. I have also benefited in unexpected ways. I joined Toastmasters to become a more confident public speaker and ended up discovering a myriad of leadership opportunities, a global network and the opportunity for life-long learning. The journey from nervous guest thirteen years ago to Distinguished Toastmaster and District Director has been a life-changing experience.

Reflecting on her Toastmasters experience, Angela has benefited immensely from the organization's supportive environment and structured approach to developing communication and leadership skills. She acknowledges that Toastmasters has not only enhanced her public speaking abilities but has also significantly improved her confidence, leadership acumen, and the ability to connect with diverse audiences.

I was very shy before I joined Toastmasters, but being a member of my clubs has helped my confidence. It's an opportunity I never had when I was young

I feel much more confident in being able to speak in public, in an situation I learned early in life that it's important to speak for yourself, and to do that well you need to good training. Toastmasters allows me to do that and I really enjoy it