Testimonials – How benefited – Toastmasters UK North & Ireland

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

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

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

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.

- Mairead Dillon

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

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

- Sergey Udaltsov

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

- Katuta Lumpa

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

- Eric Downey

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

How I have benefited from my Toastmasters experience