🌟 Let’s show Ralph Smedley the world! 🌟
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Where will Ralph’s journeys take him? Share his adventures with us by tagging
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We have a winner! Congratulations to Ramona J. Smith from District 56 on finishing first place in the World Championship of Public Speaking at the 87th Annual
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International Convention.
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For the first time in World Championship of Public Speaking® history, female competitors swept the top three positions. Congratulations to Ramona J. Smith for winning this year’s competition! Buy and watch the competition with Toastmasters On Demand.
Word of the Week is back! Thanks for your submissions.
This week’s Toastmasters International word of the week is ameliorate. Thank you to Mark Buhl for submitting this week’s word. For more words, visit:
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In her four years as a
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member, Ramona Smith has gone from novice speaker to winning the World Championship of Public Speaking®. Read about the improvements she made over the years in this exclusive interview she did with Business Insider.
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“The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” -Jim Rohn
For the first time ever in its near 100-year history, the worldʼs largest speaking competition moves online! Watch for FREE as a new World Champion of Public Speaking is crowned.
Watch all the action—online and for free!
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Congratulations to the winners of the International Speech Contest Semifinals! All eight contestants placed in the top two of their semifinal and are progressing to the World Championship of Public Speaking ® on Saturday, August 28.
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Pathways program hits major milestone
We’re excited to announce that there are 100,000 registered paths in Pathways! This impressive milestone exceeds our goals and expectations. Congratulations and thanks to all for this huge success.
Congratulations to the New World Champion!
Verity Price is the 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking! Verity, from District 74 won with a speech titled, “A Great Read.”
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, do you know someone who needs help with their public speaking skills?
The Toastmasters Public Speaking Fast Track is the quick, easy, and affordable way to learn the skills necessary to nail a presentation or speech.
Welcome to Toastmasters Labs! We want you to know we are listening and working diligently on creating simplified solutions to your Pathways concerns. Check out our recent updates and stay tuned for more to come!
Would you like to give a speech without notes, or at least with very few notes? Discover step-by-step methods for helping you internalize your speech.
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#tips
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Congratulations to the new club officers!
If you are a bit intimidated by your role, relax. This is a rich opportunity to grow as a leader and a rewarding way to improve members’ Toastmasters experience.
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Thank you to our
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members and volunteers around the world. Without you, it would not be possible for us to fulfill our mission of empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.
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“If you know how to do things you will always have a job. If you know why you do them you will always be a leader.” –Strive Masiyiwa, founder of Econet
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Toastmasters International, the global organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development, has opened its new World Headquarters at 9127 South Jamaica St. in Englewood.
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"We think, mistakenly, that success is the result of the amount of time we put in at work, instead of the quality of time we put in." - Arianna Huffington
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#Goals
Toastmasters International and Rotary International.
Two organizations with a long history, global impact, and proven track record of helping people. And now they have something else in common: They are teaming up!
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Toastmasters Modernizes its Education Program with Pathways
Now that Pathways is available to all members, we’re announcing it to the world! The new program delivers skills needed in the workplace.
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The Engaging Humor path is here!
Looking to create funny, engaging speeches? This just-released path offers strategies on writing humorous speeches, using effective timing and pacing, crafting strong openings and even how to cope when your jokes bomb. Sign up today.
Gratitude. It’s the ultimate cure for a bad mood, stress and worry. Thankfulness moves a person from pessimistic, depressive thoughts to feelings of happiness, joy, and contentment. We all want more of that in life, right?
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“Whatever your grade or position, if you know how and when to speak— and when to remain silent—your chances of real success are proportionately increased.” –Ralph C. Smedley, founder of Toastmasters International
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“Do you struggle with public speaking? I recommend you join a Toastmasters club near you. And if you are already a member, I encourage you to participate more by taking on roles to build your resilience and prepare yourself for the future.” —Toastmaster, Jane Osemwegie
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"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing you think you cannot do." - Eleanor Roosevelt
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“Listening well can help you understand other people’s attitudes and motivations, which is essential in building cooperative and productive relationships.” – Kate Murphy, author of You’re Not Listening: What You’re Missing and Why it Matters.
Toastmasters Tip: Arrive Early
Give yourself enough time to familiarize yourself with the stage or presentation area. Test the microphone and any visual aids beforehand to ensure smooth delivery.
How early do you arrive for your speech?
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Toastmasters International is excited to announce that the relocation of World Headquarters from California to Colorado will be complete on Monday, April 30! Thank you for your patience during this process. You can find the new contact information here:
On October 22, 1924, the first official club meeting took place in Santa Ana, California, marking the birth of Toastmasters. Help us celebrate the organization’s anniversary by taking a step back into history.
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