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My Background in toastmasters: I had been a toastmaster for over 16 years, joined when I was a university student and devoted nearly 1/5 of my life on doing pro bono work for this cult. Been a competitor – won district contests and online contests (Gave up for 6 years as I apply for district…

Two organizations Ralph Smedley initially founded Toastmasters as a platform for honing communication skills. Over time, however, it has transformed into two distinct entities. One of these still adheres to Smedley’s original vision, particularly in clubs that remain true to the club mission statement. The other, focused on the district mission statement, has taken on…

Dubious leadership If you truly want to embody the “Where leaders are made” tagline, remember that real leadership is less about adhering to a “distinguished” plan that primarily boosts TI’s membership revenue. Instead, it’s about creating a club that its members are genuinely proud to be a part of. An exceptional club prioritizes the needs…

I joined Toastmasters to become a better speaker, just like 100% of new members. I’ve been a DTM since 2012. Three times, I dived into Pathways with great expectations for my real-life speaking projects. Three times, I left frustrated. Pathways seems to emphasize feelings over skill-development, and leadership over speaking…which is the opposite of the…