‘I lacked self confidence and skill in presenting and public speaking, I used any excuse to try and avoid it. I had my sights set on a promotion at work and I wanted to improve my interview skills and confidence to go in and truely give it all my best. I set a challenge for myself, and that was to step out of my comfort zone with public speaking.
Toastmasters has given me this opportunity to improve in a lot of different ways within a very welcoming and diverse environment’.
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‘I lacked self confidence and skill in presenting and public speaking, I used any excuse to try and avoid it. I had my sights set on a promotion at work and I wanted to improve my interview skills and confidence to go in and truely give it all my best. I set a challenge for…
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I joined Tropic City Toastmasters as a shy 21-year-old to gain confidence in speaking in front of groups. My wife Bea and I were grateful for the skills and experience we gained and the friends we made in Tropic City Toastmasters. They are a supportive and encouraging group who helped us to develop our confidence…
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I actually joined Tropic City Toastmasters because my wife made me. I am so glad she did. Over the years I have made some amazing friends and learn so much about leadership and communication. Honestly one of the best things I have done. Scott is an Advanced Communicator Gold and and Advanced Leader Silver. He…
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“After more than 30 years in Toastmasters, and whilst I was the Inspector of Police in Townsville, I joined Topic City Toastmasters, as it offered me the depth of communication and leadership experience that I wanted to grow and maintain. I remained with the club until sometime after I retired.” Clare is an Distinguished Toastmasters,…
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If you were asked, “Where can you go to learn to run committee Meeting?” Toastmasters of course In August 1991, I joined Tropic City Toastmasters for that simple reason I wanted to know how to run Meetings At the time, I was a member of a Professional organization known as the Australian Computer Society in…
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“I came along to Tropic City in 2006 because I had a big presentation to do. I liked it so much I am still a part of the club today” Rachael is an Advanced Communicator Bronze and Advanced Leader Bronze. She is a past club President & VPE. Get to know our members
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