Does this sound familiar? You are at the podium, speechless. No word is coming out; worse, nonsensical words are coming out that even you, the speaker, do not understand. The audience gives you the blank stare. The awkward silence is unbearable. You feel terrible and want to hide. Chances are you have been there. We all have. Public speaking evokes fear; but like all other skills, it can be learned and developed, and the fear subdued. At Toastmasters, public speaking is all we do. This is GGU To …

Speaking Fearlessly Do you have an important message or mission or product? What's holding you back from speaking up right now? Speaking Fearlessly is designed to: 1) Build a community to support each other in sharing great speaking tips 2) Practice in front of a receptive audience and receive solid, positive feedback 3) Provide you with a free video recording of your speech to review later and practice in private Speaking Fearlessly is perfect for: * Sales/marketing people * Speakers * Coache …

Learn how to: (1) give better speeches; (2) speak on TV; (3) be a master of ceremonies; (4) present a project to management; (5) persuade you audience; (6) motivate your audience. Earn a Distinguished Toastmasters Certificate by complete speaking projects to enhance your ability to speak to various audiences - and, have fun in doing it!

This is a group for anyone interested in learning how to quickly let go of your stressful emotions, problems, issues, and past painful memories that are keeping you from living the life you want and to replace them with happy, peaceful and positive ones. FasterEFT tapping helps you make peace with your past and take your personal power back. Learn to use your mind to change what you experience in your body and to permanently eliminate the stress and tension behind your problems. My primary inten …

Communication and leadership skills are absolutely critical to success. Better Communicators is a group of fun passionate Toastmasters practicing the skills required to change the world, secure career advancement, improve corporate effectiveness, and more. We are a Toastmasters International club. For more information about Toastmasters visit: http://www.toastmasters.org/ As a result of our Toastmasters format, we have the tools to ensure that each member efficiently progresses through stages of …

Are you too shy? Do you want to communicate more freely? Do you want to feel more comfortable within yourself? Do you want to have more self-confidence? Join this group. It is designed to be supportive of the various issues of life that we might struggle with, such as anxiety, loneliness, self-doubts, traumatic experiences, fear of relationships, etc. We will have meetups and free classes on these topics, and we will connect with each other, learn about each other, and help each other improve in …

Toastmasters International (TI) is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Through its thousands of member clubs, Toastmasters International offers a program of communication and leadership projects designed to help people learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking. We meet at the Hult International Business School every Thursday. Come join us to practice you …

Are you ready to speak before groups with confidence? Are you seeking a place to grow your leadership skills? Is English your second language and you would like to be more confident when speaking? We are a friendly group of professionals who support each other in building our public speaking and leadership skills under the Toastmasters umbrella. We meet weekly. Members take turns giving speeches, providing feedback on member's speeches, leading the meetings and practicing impromptu speaking. Ou …

The Silicon Valley Speechwriters Roundtable is modeled on the long-standing Washington Speechwriters Roundtable. It is a casual alliance of speechwriters who work with organizations located in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco Bay Area who are interested in professional camaraderie, sharpening skills, sharing resources, and exchanging war stories. The group is open to anyone (no matter where you live) who currently works with Silicon Valley companies, or might like to do so. Our members might …

We are all natural speakers when among friends, but most of us lose that ease when we are in front of groups. With practice in a Speaking Circle, you will find this innovative step -by -step process can help you find a natural ease in front of groups and where words will flow in any situation. Ask yourself the following questions to see if our group is for you: What would it be like being comfortable speaking in front of groups? What if you could take anxiety and turn it into speaking power? Wha …

We are a group of professionals who place value in how we present ourselves to our clients and peers. We help one another grow our professional presence through networking, presentations, and group discussions. This meetup is for men and women alike. This group is ideal if you will need to give a presentation to a client, land a sale, get a promotion, or even if you're about to go on a date. Come join us in a friendly, constructive environment designed to help one another grow a powerful presenc …

Almaden Valley Orators Toastmasters Club: A Great Place To Enrich Yourself and Hone Your Leadership and Communication Skills! Almaden Valley Orators is an open club which reflects the diversity and color of our South Bay community. Our meetings are hosted at the Santa Clara Valley Water District on Almaden Blvd between Coleman and Blossom Hill Roads. Meetings are held on 1st, 3rd, and 5th working Thursday of the month. A typical meeting includes impromptu speeches, prepared speeches, contests, s …