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Toastmasters members logging in for the first time please use “Forgot password?” Don’t have an account? Join a club Media Center News, company info and media resources Dennis Olson | dolson@toastmasters.org | +1 720-619-5344 Media Center Home News Releases In the News Media Kit Video Featured Content Philadelphia Resident Wins Toastmasters' 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking® With a suspenseful and entertaining speech titled "An Unbelievable Story," Aaron Beverly, a 30-year-old JP Morgan project manager from Philadelphia won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking 17 Public Speaking Tips That’ll Help You Crush Your Next Presentation It’s no easy feat to stand up and talk in front of people—whether it’s five or 50 or 500. In fact, surveys have found that public speaking has long been one of the things Americans fear most How To Make A Memorable Speech Like The 2019 Oscar Winners Some Oscar speeches are memorable, and others are forgettable. To attract a following, a memorable speech is an amazing opportunity and responsibility. Just ask world champion speaker Ramona J. Smith, a high school teacher from Houston, Texas Toastmasters International Achieves Quarter-Century of Consecutive Membership Growth Toastmasters International, the global organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development, has seen its membership increase every year since 1994. Since then, membership has more than doubled. Today, Toastmasters has more than 358,000 members in 16,800 clubs and a presence in 143 countries New York Times – How to Tell a Story There is no way to get better at telling stories to people than by telling stories to people. There is no substitute for experience. “You just have to get up and do it,” said Aaron Beverly, who finished second in the Toastmasters world championship of public speaking in 2016. CNBC – Why you should master public speaking at a young age, according to the world champion of public speaking To be successful, it's important to get others on your side and be seen, admired and respected as a leader. "That's where public speaking comes in," Manoj Vasudevan, the 2017 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking. Toastmasters Speak the Global Language of Humanity, Ambition Founded in California in 1924, Toastmasters has 357,000 members in 143 countries. About 1,700 were at the convention, attending networking lunches and talks with titles like, “How to Get What You Want: Influencing Others Into Action.” Toastmasters Modernizes its Education Program with Pathways Toastmasters International has launched the Pathways learning experience. The launch marks the first complete redesign of Toastmasters’ education program since the organization was founded in 1924. Costco Connection – Toast of the Town The trick is finding a place that provides a warm and supportive atmosphere in which to learn and practice. That place is Toastmasters International. Business Insider – 4 world champions of public speaking explain how to deliver presentations your audience will love Being a great public speaker requires much more than confidence. It's about connecting to audience members on a personal level and leaving them with a satisfying message they can act on. News Releases Receive News Alerts by Email January 7, 2020 Toastmasters and Rotary partner to help members grow professionally and make a difference in their communities Members of Toastmasters and Rotary will enhance their skills, broaden their networks and increase their positive impact in communities through a new collaboration. The ongoing relationship between... October 15, 2019 Harrison Ford and Julia Roberts Top List of Celebrities Who Found Success Despite a Fear of Public Speaking From Abraham Lincoln to Winston Churchill and Mahatma Ghandi, some of the world's most important historical figures have overcome their fear of speaking in public to achieve great success.... September 10, 2019 New Delhi accountant named Toastmasters International President Deepak Menon, of New Delhi, India, is the new International President of Toastmasters International, the world's leading organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development.... View More In the News December 2, 2019 On the spectrum and speaking up Los Angeles Times December 2, 2019 The ‘world champion’ of public speaking on how to overcome your fear and sound like a pro CNBC November 29, 2019 How to give someone a better career for Christmas MarketWatch View More About Toastmasters International Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 358,000 in more than 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org memberships countries + clubs Company Stats & Info Learn more about Toastmasters View Email News Alerts Receive news alerts by email. 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Toastmasters International Find a Club Search Search About About All About Toastmasters Smedley Fund Our Mission History World Headquarters Board of Directors Media Center Pathways Pathways Learn more Start Page FAQ Choose a path Go to Base Camp The Navigator Accessible materials Education Education Education Pathways learning experience Membership Membership A Toastmaster's Journey How to Join Welcome New Members Sponsor a Club Wow!Factor New Member Experience Club Meeting Roles Member Testimonials Accredited Speaker The Club Experience Facts for First Timers Start a Club Community Based Programs Leadership Central Leadership Central Club Central Club Officer Tools Logos, Images and Templates Speech Contests Eligibility Assistant Wow!Factor District Central District Leader Tools Public Relations The Leader Letter Legal and Tax Compliance Distinguished Performance Reports Region Advisor Governing Documents Month-End Closing Dates Region Realignment 2018 Resources Resources Resource Library Public Speaking Tips Statistics and Data Hub Logos, Images and Templates Speech Contests Wow!Factor Video Library Announcements Podcasts Magazine Events Events 2019 International Convention 2019 Golden Gav...