Club Experience

How to keep your composure around people with maddening traits.

Maureen Zappala, DTM, AS

Profile

Former actuary finds her passion in the world of words.

Mitch Mirkin

Presentation Skills

I didn’t prepare well or focus properly, but the experience made me better.

Michelle Orsi, ACG, ALB

Personal Growth

Good luck charms or special rituals give speakers a boost.

Jennifer L Blanck, DTM

Mentorship

How to ensure positive future club experiences.

Dana LaMon, DTM, AS

Humor

If you want to be funny, don’t try to be. Less is more.

John Kinde, DTM

Personal Growth

Four Toastmasters share their membership milestones.

Leadership

Effective leaders focus on both results and relationships.

Karin Hurt and David Dye

Club Experience

Lessons beyond the lectern.

Cheryl Andrichuk, ACB, CL

Presentation Skills

Use smart and sparse speaking notes—not a script— to maintain a solid connection with your audience.

Joel Schwartzberg

Personal Growth

Kenyan-born speechwriter helps others discover their inner storyteller.

Shannon Dewey

Presentation Skills

Tips for facilitating a riveting exchange of ideas.

Kristin Arnold