Toastmasters International is a world leader in communication and leadership development. It is not a training center in the traditional understanding. A Toastmasters meeting is a learn-by-doing workshop in which participants hone their speaking and leadership skills in a friendly atmosphere. A typical CWC meeting group has 20 to 40 members who meet biweekly. A typical meeting lasts around 2 hours. There is no instructor in a Toastmasters meeting. Instead, members evaluate one another’s presentations. This feedback process is a key part of the program’s success.
Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. Whether you are a professional, student, stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the most efficient, enjoyable and affordable way of gaining great communication skills. By learning to effectively formulate and express your ideas, you open an entirely new world of possibilities. You’ll be more persuasive and confident when giving presentations, and you’ll improve your one-on-one dealings with others.
New Toastmasters gradually work their way through a series of 10 short speeches each targeting a particular area of speaking development. After each speech you will be given positive constructive feedback on your speaking strengths and areas to focus on in future speeches.
You work at your own pace, with no pressure, and there is always plenty of help available from other club members. In the process, you will learn how to organise a speech, how to use gestures, how to speak with conviction and sincerity and how to motivate your audience. You will develop listening and analytical skills as you too learn to help others develop their communication abilities.
As you learn your speaking strengths, and realise the skills you already possess so too your self-confidence will grow. Through repeated use of your speaking skills you will develop and grow in ways that a one-off training course or program could never hope to address. All of this in a positive, fun and supportive learning environment!
Where to start? Come as a guest!
Canary Wharf Communicators always welcomes guests.To attend the Toastmasters meeting as a guest is FREE and EASY!
We meet 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday, 6:15pm for a prompt 6:30pm start until 8:30pm at:
HSBC
8 Canada Square
London
E14 5HQ
Upon entry state to the security guards outside the buildings that you have arrived for Toastmasters.
When inside proceed to reception & state your name & the fact you have come for Toastmasters.
If you are a member your name will be on a list, you will be given a visitors card & you can proceed to Level 1 where the meeting takes place
If you are a guest please let us know you will be attending by emailing at least the day before the meeting so your name can be registered on the guest list
