Promise Keepers
By Rose Williams, DTM, PDD | May 2024 On December 3, 1990, the head coach at Colorado, Bill McCartney, founded an organization known as Promise Keepers. This was and is a Christian non-profit organization for men. Basically, men committed to practice spiritual, moral, ethical, and sexual purity. This is a […]
Maximizing Success: Strategies for the Last 90 Days of Toastmasters’ Term
By Angela Tornes, DTM, 2015-2016 D43 Director | April 2024 Approaching the final stretch of any endeavor, including the end of a Toastmasters term, June 30, 2024, can be exciting and an opportunity to finish strong. As Toastmasters leaders the last 90 days present a critical opportunity to solidify your […]
What’s Outside of Your Comfort Zone?
By Andrea Tantillo, DTM, PRM | March 2024 If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it 100 times – get out of your comfort zone! Why in the world would I want to do that? I’m comfortable there. I’m safe in my comfort zone. I have my routine, and I […]
Where Are You?
By Martha Elias, DTM, | February 2024 Have you accomplished what you set out to accomplish so far this Toastmaster year? If you are a fairly new toastmaster, did you complete at least one Level in Pathways? Or, as a seasoned member did you lay the groundwork to achieving your […]
Serve from the Overflow
By Sheryle H. Warren, DTM, PDDD | December 2023 Diane, a two-time District Director (DD), showed up to mid-year training with her Dynamic Duo, her Program Quality Director (PQD), and her Club Growth Director (CGD) in tow. Diane and her team took their Mid-Year prework assignments seriously, completing every single […]
Mastering the Art of Listening
By Andrea Tantillo, DTM, PRM | November 2023 In a culture that focuses on speaking, it’s easy to forget the important role listening plays in good communication and effective leadership. The ability to listen attentively is an essential leadership and communication skill that is tied to our personal growth and […]
Do You Have the Time?
By Pamela McCown, DTM | 2009-2011 International DirectorPamela McCown has served in many leadership roles at the club, district and Toastmasters International levels over her 22 year journey in Toastmasters. Some important discoveries she has made are that time is a non-renewable resource and “what gets scheduled, gets done.” A […]
Mapping Your Leadership Path in Toastmasters and at Work
By Andrea Tantillo, DTMLeadership is a critical skill that can be honed in Toastmasters and the workplace. If you are looking to take charge in a Toastmasters club, volunteer for District service, or inspire your team at work, being a good leader is built on certain strategies and continuous growth. […]
A Little Support Goes a Long Way
By Kathy Kest, DTM, PDDWhen I started in Toastmasters it was because I was giving a presentation at MD Anderson as a Project Manager. The room had over a hundred people in it, filled with doctors and scientists. I was a little intimidated but pushed through until I had shared all the information […]
Toastmasters Leadership and the Workplace
Toastmasters is an international organization that offers a unique opportunity to develop public speaking and leadership skills. With over 280,000 members in more than 14,700 clubs in 144 countries, Toastmasters is an effective tool for anyone looking to improve their communication and leadership abilities, especially in the workplace: Here are some […]
