Testimonials – How benefited – Toastmasters UK North & Ireland

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.

- David Clinton

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

- Matty Behan

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

- Paul Walsh

Since joining Toastmasters my life has changed a lot, I have gained much more Self- Confidence, And also Communication and Leadership Skills. I have a met many more people while attending Club meetings, training and other events. Now enjoy organizing events and assisting other members to achieve their goals, encouraging them to take on roles and deliver speeches, it is a fantastic feeling when a new member you mentored completes their path and achieves their goals.

- Patricia Gray

I didn't have much confidence when I joined Toastmasters and I didn't know what I didn't know. I'm autistic so I can struggle with learning social things, and being part of Toastmasters has helped me learn a lot about this. Where I've flourished the most is in the leadership roles, as that's very applicable to my work. It's allowed me to practice things in a safe environment that I've then been able to use in other situations.

- Tanya Barad

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

- Anthony Phelan

I have met some wonderful new friends, gained great confidence in dealing with teams and become a motivating force working in leadership roles. My job involves working from home primarily online which can often create challenges in building a rapport with clients and colleagues from time to time.

- Sarinca Janga

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.

- Angela Afieghe

Toastmasters has built up my self esteem and self confidence and I now longer find addressing an audience a daunting experience.

- Eric Downey

Joining Toastmasters was one of the best things I have ever done. I had just moved to a new area and knew no one locally and didn't have any activities outside of work or family. Toastmasters was ideal as you get to meet a wide array of individuals while still focusing on your personal and professional development.

- Nicholas O'Neill

How I have benefited from my Toastmasters experience