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.

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.

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

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

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.

"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 met a lot of interesting people. I built by local social network in Tralee from "I know nobody in town" to "I cannot cross the town without saying hello to somebody". I increased my confidence both in public speaking and leadership

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

I'm a lot more confident and enhanced my personal network. I'm now able to give effective speeches, which helps me achieve my goals

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.