Toastmasters

Sales, Toastmasters and a Full-Circle Connection

I started my 17-year career in sales in October 1996 as a Membership Representative for what was then known as the West Chamber. It was one of the most rewarding positions I had during that career, in part because I had the opportunity to learn so much about the people and businesses in the western suburbs of Denver, the area served by the chamber. Taking on this role challenged me in many ways. I had to take the initiative to call and email people I had never met, enhance my listening skills when meeting with prospective members, become comfortable talking [...]

By |2026-08-28T11:37:30-06:00August 28th, 2026|0 Comments

Improve Your Communication and Leadership Skills

I encourage you to improve your communication and leadership skills. Most people join Toastmasters to improve their public speaking skills. They might need to give better presentations at work, or they may be doing a lot of speaking to help market their business. Perhaps they need to build their confidence, both professionally and personally. Research has shown that public speaking is most people’s greatest fear. Therefore, they join Toastmasters to conquer that fear and be more successful in life. If you want to visit a Toastmasters club, go to https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club  to find a club near you. I recommend that you [...]

By |2020-05-31T16:28:59-06:00May 18th, 2020|0 Comments

Want to Be Braver? Join Toastmasters!

  Most people would like to be braver both in person and on social media. If you are one of those people, I highly recommend that you join a local Toastmasters club. “The mission of a Toastmasters club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communications and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.” (from the Toastmasters’ website) Webster’s defines brave as “possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.” I believe that having more self-confidence helps people be braver. The concepts are closely [...]

By |2017-11-14T22:44:33-07:00November 14th, 2017|0 Comments
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