There are so many reasons NOT to join a Speaking Club, but are there any good reasons to join a Speaking Club?
Public
speaking is a bonafide superpower
This is a superpower you can actually have.
I have been a member of Farnham Speakers for over three years. I have gone from timid, repressed, socially-awkward ‘wallflower’ to a confident leader of men, almost. I’m still socially-awkward and quite repressed but I definitely have a new confidence and an ability to speak clearly and confidently in so many scenarios which would have been impossible for me back in 2015 when I first visited the club.
I’d set a goal back then to improve my speaking skills after my presentational ineptness lost me business opportunities. I was terrified at the idea of public peaking. I love the way the Toastmasters gently educate and encourage new members to take baby steps towards getting more used to public speaking. I’m still losing business opportunities, but now I do so with panache, verve and aplomb.
Visiting
a Speaking Club is a cheap fun night out
For
guests, the evening’s meeting is completely free. Where else can
you spend two hours hearing fascinating talks, participating in
speaking exercises, while getting essential speaking practice,
building your confidence, making new friends, and enjoying
refreshments in the bar afterwards?
Joining a Speakers Club will change your life
You’ll learn so much. Each meeting is a rich and entertaining learning experience. I’ve learnt so much technically about how to conceive ideas, how to structure presentations, how to write captivating details, how to use my body and face and voice and props and slides.
I’ve seen others progress and improve through speech after speech, and are now being offered promotions and partnerships at work, are developing their own brands, are being invited as paid-speakers to perform before large audiences.
Toastmasters clubs have nothing to do with red coats, white gloves or speaking loudly to guests at a reception – and everything to do with slowly getting better at talking in public with a friendly and supportive group of fellow learners, sharing experiences, laughs and biscuits.
You really should join a Speaking Club.
Come along, visit Farnham Speakers Toastmasters Club at Farnham House Hotel, GU10 5ER). Visit https://www.facebook.com/farnhamspeakers/