How have you benefitted from Toastmasters.? This was a question asked at a recent meeting? My mind was racing, I replied that   could talk for hours on the benefits of Toastmasters, in short it was the catalyst for a series  of events representing more than simply Public speaking  My membership has inspired, encouraged, and nurtured … Read more…

I came along to Worthing Speakers as a guest. I really did not know much about this group, however a friend of mine had been attending, and suggested I came along. I was welcomed by a very friendly group of people. I was surprised to see the age range, of the group but, the atmosphere felt … Read more…

Speaking is easy! You just open your mouth and words come out… Last summer I stumbled upon Worthing Speakers’ Club when they were holding an event called Speech on the Beach. There were maybe 25-30 people there from very different walks of life. The first thing that struck me was what a friendly and encouraging … Read more…

noun: joy 1. a feeling of great pleasure and happiness. “tears of joy” Over the Christmas period, someone gave me a Christmas card with the word ‘Joy’ on the front. At the time I wasn’t feeling much joy! I work for a small company that personalises textiles and homeware, and the lead-up to Christmas is … Read more…

Making a new year resolution may seem like a cliché, but January is always a good time to reflect on the past and the future. Maybe your need to change to a new job, take on a new voluntary role, or maybe you just want to gain confidence to speak to other people in a … Read more…

During the long days of COVID lockdown, all our club meetings were held online via the Zoom video-conferencing service. In many respects, it was a whole lot of fun. Twice a month we would connect to Zoom and see a familiar patchwork of faces on our screen. Then during the break, we would escape into … Read more…

I joined Toastmasters International to develop my public speaking skills, improve my communication and leadership skills and overcome a fear of the stage. I also wanted to meet like-minded people who have similar goals. I then learned that after successfully completing several projects, you can earn certificates and participate in contests where you can even … Read more…

Mike kindly agreed to be interviewed for the blog. Thanks for the time you took to talk to us Mike. Lucy Brooks: When did you join Toastmasters? Mike Priest: I Joined in January 2018. LB: What made you take the first step to go to a meeting, and how soon did you decide to join? … Read more…

Snakes, getting stuck in a small space, and public speaking. These are common fears and ones which affect me. As Winston Churchill said, “Fear is a reaction. Courage is a decision”. Step by step, I am choosing courage to face my fears and overcome them. Firstly Snakes. Five years ago my child wanted a reptile … Read more…