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

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 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

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 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.

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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.