Two Oceans Toastmasters - Fish Hoek
Looking to grow your communication and leadership skills. Then Toastmasters might be just the organisation you want to consider joining. See the six reasons for joining Toastmasters below.
1. You'll become a better speaker.
When you join Toastmasters, you receive a Competent Communicator's manual which outlines the first ten speeches you will deliver.
Each speech is evaluated by another member of your club. This means that every time you deliver a speech, you get feedback on what you did right, what you could have done better and tips and suggestions on how to improve.
2. You'll become a better listener.
By watching other members' speeches and evaluating their performance, you'll soon become a better listener. Evaluating your fellow club members forces you to really pay attention and listen carefully. This gets you into the habit of listening, absorbing and analysing, which becomes a great learning opportunity.
3. You'll develop stronger leadership skills.
In addition to the opportunity to improve speaking skills, members of Toastmasters can take on leadership roles within their club. Opportunities include President, VP of Education, VP of Public Relations, VP of Membership and Treasurer. These opportunities give you an opportunity to lead your club and improve the experience of its members. These skills can be transferred to both your personal and professional life.
4. Joining Toastmasters will help improve your job interview skills.
The process of practising your speech and making sure it's clear and concise will help you in your interviews.
5. Joining Toastmasters will help you think on your feet.
Each Toastmasters club has a part of the meeting known as "Table Topics." During this part, the Table Topics Master lays out a scenario and calls members of the club to the lectern to respond to the statement or answer a question.
6. You'll expand your network.
Toastmasters is a great way to meet new, interesting and successful people. Since joining Toastmasters, I have met many new friends and acquaintances in a wide range of industries. These friends have helped me out in more ways than I can describe and many have become mentors to me. I've also had plenty of opportunities to help them, as well.
If all of this sounds intriguing, I invite you to visit our website http://www.twooceanstoastmasters.co.za for more information and visit our monthly club meeting for an experience you won't forget.
Date: 06 April 2016Time: 19:00 - 22:00
Venue: Fish Hoek Civic Centre, Cape Town
Cost: Free to visit