Welcome to Austin Toastmasters 😎
(Drop ins welcome)
MEETING INFO
Location: Civil Goat on Manor
Time: Tuesday 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 7, 2025
WHAT'S THE STORY OF THIS CLUB?
Hey, Josh May here :). I started this club in August, 2024. I noticed a gap in the East Austin area for public speaking and wanted to address that.
I frist stared Toastmasters in 2018 to work through a stutter I had that was limiting me professionaly. Doing toastmasters helped me overcome that challenge, and now I'm passionate about creating a supportive space where others can face their own public speaking fears and grow together. 😊
Come check out our club!
WHAT IS TOASTMASTERS?
Toastmasters is a non-profit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. In our meetings, members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. You'll learn to:
- Give better prepared and impromptu speeches
- Effectively lead meetings and participate in group discussions
- Practice active listening and provide constructive feedback
- Build self-confidence and communication skills
HOW ARE MEETINGS RUN?
Our meetings follow a structured format that includes three main components:
Prepared Speeches
Members deliver planned speeches from Toastmasters' educational program, ranging from 5-7 minutes. These speeches help develop specific speaking skills and build confidence.
Table Topics
Impromptu speaking session where participants give 1-2 minute responses to random questions. It's great practice for thinking on your feet and speaking without preparation.
Speech Evaluations
Each prepared speech receives constructive feedback from an assigned evaluator, helping speakers understand their strengths and areas for improvement.