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City of Greater Geelong Toastmasters Club

Locality: Geelong, Victoria

Phone: +61 405 140 280

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25.01.2022 Recognize all the ways public speaking applies to your daily life; get tips on life situations where a speech is required. https://youtu.be/3_QPpkktYHM To learn more about Toastmasters International, visit www.toastmasters.org.

25.01.2022 Happy birthday to 2 of our longest serving Toastmasters members; Ravi Ravi and David Parr! Happy birthday to 2 of our longest serving Toastmasters members; Ravi Ravi and David Parr!

23.01.2022 Staying Connected While Apart By Kristen Hamling, PhD Hold on to your humanity and find a sense of belonging during COVID-19.... I love spending time with all sorts of people. As an extrovert, isolation is my worst nightmare. Hence, a rampant deadly virus is not going to stop me from socializing, and I suggest it not stop you either. Here are six ideas for remaining socially connected to friends, family, and colleagues during this temporary time of physical separation. Continue reading here: https://www.toastmasters.org//staying-connected-while-apart

23.01.2022 Leading After a Global Pandemic Even in the best of times, leading others can be difficult. Making decisions while people are relying on you during a global pandemic can be extra stressful, but it can also be an opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience. The coronavirus disease has shifted the way many of us operate, especially as a leader. Continue reading here: http://tiny.cc/h1pxsz... #toastmasters ##leadershipjourney

22.01.2022 Are You Listening? By Peggy Beach Active listening is not about you; it's about the other person.... We are often too distracted by our own thoughts or thinking of our response to truly listen to what others are saying. As distractions from phones and computers are on the rise, active listening is becoming more and more important in our work and personal lives. Read tips on how to focus your attention and listen up. https://www.toastmasters.org///2020/july/are-you-listening

21.01.2022 Development On Demand By Megan Preston Meyer Don’t limit yourself to streaming videos, food delivery, and same-day shipping; use time at home to improve.... Many of us are experiencing an enforced staycation right now. Whether we’re working from home, working fewer hours, or out of work entirely, life looks a little different than it used to. It’s easy to give in to the siren call of the couch, watching videos on demand, and ordering dinner on demand. You can take time to relax, but use the opportunity to work toward your professional goals, too. Development on demand, if you will. Read more : https://www.toastmasters.org//20/may/development-on-demand

20.01.2022 For all our introvert friends. Now is a great time to practice public speaking. ;)

20.01.2022 Very inspiring speech from World Champion David Henderson. Still thinking how to become better communicator ? Watch this.... https://youtu.be/_toIxL_mAo8

19.01.2022 Great speech by Dananjaya Hettiarachchi, 2014 World Public Speaking Champion. It's a feel good speech. https://youtu.be/bbz2boNSeL0

18.01.2022 Are you good at having a conversation? While you may have strong communication skills, is that enough to make you a good conversationalist? Improve your communication with the tips found in the Toastmaster magazine article, How to Have a Better Conversation. https://www.toastmasters.org//12-communication-conversation

18.01.2022 Our past and present Presidents, Joanne and Christina with our clubs well earned 'Presidents Distinguished Club Award! Well done to all our members who contributed to the club being awarded such a prestigious award.

16.01.2022 Are you looking to practice your networking skills and grow your sphere of influence? In Building Meaningful Connections, you will learn about the benefits of building strong connections. You will also learn skills to make stronger connections for your next networking opportunity. https://www.toastmasters.org//building-meaningful-connecti

11.01.2022 Evaluations: Bridging the Culture Gap by Dave Zielinski How levels of directness in feedback vary by culture and why that matters.... Christian Höferle understands the challenges many of us face when communicating across cultures. Born in Germany, he is the president and CEO of The Culture Mastery, a training firm for global leaders in Atlanta, Georgia. He says a common problem in many cross-cultural situations is that we compare communication styles to what we’re accustomed to and then judge against it. If behaviors aren’t what we consider ‘normal,’ we’re often quick to assign questionable or even bad intent to those behaviors. Continue reading here: https://www.toastmasters.org//july/bridging-the-culture-gap

10.01.2022 Is It Okay to Laugh In Serious Times? By Judy Carter Comedy lives in the details of life.... Have you ever noticed that joking about a problem can make it more manageable? That’s because at its core, comedy is about telling the truth in an unexpected and counterintuitive way. Right now, most of us are living with one of the most life-altering problems we may ever experiencethe coronavirus pandemic. The crisis has driven the majority of the nearly 8 billion of us who share this planet into quarantine. There’s nothing funny about that. Or is there? Read more: https://www.toastmasters.org//is-it-okay-to-laugh-in-serio

10.01.2022 Oops! The Surprising Gift of Making Mistakes By Caren Neile, PhD Don't punish yourself over errorsuse them to learn and grow.... Read here: https://www.toastmasters.org//oops-the-surprising-gift-of- #toastmasters #publicspeaking ##leadershipjourney

09.01.2022 Many say laughter is the best medicine, and though that hasn’t been a proven cure, it certainly helps keep people positive even in the most stressful times. Every month, the Toastmaster publishes a humor column by author John Cadley. If you’re trying to make your fellow club members laugh, take some notes from Nick Jack Pappas’ article The Magic Power of Humor, as he provides three strategies to help you spark laughter in your next speech. https://www.toastmasters.org//june/the-magic-power-of-humor

07.01.2022 What TEDx Organizers Want By Elena Paweta, DTM Thinking of stepping on the TED stage? Here's what organizers want you to know.... How can I become a TEDx speaker? This is a question I hear often, ever since I started organizing TEDx events in Poland. After TED launched the independently organized TEDx events all around the world in 2009, speaking on the red dot has become the dream of many. Speakers, authors, and presenters see the stage time at TEDx as a possibility to reach broader audiences; it’s both a distinction and a great opportunity for promotion. https://www.toastmasters.org//ju/what-tedx-organizers-want

05.01.2022 Are you looking for a fun way to improve your communication and build skills to help in your career? Toastmasters allows you to engage with people who share similar interests to you in a supportive and comfortable setting. Here’s just a few of the many benefits you’ll see as a Toastmaster. Improve your public speaking skills Build leadership skills... Work on networking in a small and supportive environment Gain a competitive advantage in the workplace Enjoy unlimited personal growth Maximize your potential Practice writing speeches and presenting in a group setting Gain self-confidence and self-awareness We invite you to join our Club meeting tomorrow Thursday 13th August 2020 5:45pm AEST. Message us for the Zoom Meeting link.

03.01.2022 Successful 2nd Online Meeting for our club's 300th Meeting !!! Big shout out to our Toastmaster of the Day Ahamed Aslam !!! Well done everyone !!!

01.01.2022 TOASTMASTERS CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE ------------------------------------------------ From learning communication and leadership skills to self-discovery, Toastmasters can really make a difference in your life, whether you are a writer, accountant, IT professional, sales person, social worker, a CEO or anyone who is seeking to improve themselves. ... YouTube: https://youtu.be/WNPlwQHg1c0 Please note that this video is for the exclusive use of Toastmasters. Certain content in the video is copyrighted by Toastmasters International. #Toastmasters #Pathways #Learning #SelfDiscovery