On the 27th November 2024, a dedicated team in Division 8 put up a Toastmasters’ banner and raised awareness of the benefits of joining Toastmasters International. This was their third trip to Job Fairs by the Bridge in South London. The team spent three hours, talking and introducing attendees Toastmasters and how their speaking skills can develop and improve with our help. We look forward to meeting them at a club near you!
Here are some highlights and feedback from some of our members that served on the day:
Suzy Kearn ,VPPR from Croydon Communicators :
The day was an enjoyable experience for both TM’s and potential guests. The event was packed and a great opportunity to get Toastmasters known and possible new members, now or in the future.
Sabeer the Division B8 Area Director had this to say:
It has been an amazing experience for me. The teamwork was incredible and time went by so quickly and the best part was we were all having a great time, engaging/ talking with participants at the job fair. I was surprised to learn that not many people knew about Toastmaster which would make it a perfect reason why we were there.
Overall, been an amazing experience for me and thank you for having me.
Wendy Gibson VPE from Purley Speakers had this to say.
Positive Takeaways:
- High Attendance: The event was well-attended, providing plenty of opportunities to engage with a diverse group of potential new members.
- Effective Teamwork: Our team worked seamlessly together, with everyone contributing positively to the event. We were able to engage attendees without anyone needing to wait for attention, thanks to our well-staffed table.
- Positive Energy and Engagement: We arrived with enthusiasm and maintained a friendly, approachable attitude throughout the day. This helped us make meaningful connections, and we successfully gathered numerous contact details.
- Strong Collaboration Across Clubs: It was a great opportunity to meet members from other clubs and work together as a unified team. Despite being new to each other, we gelled quickly, making the event enjoyable and productive
- Slow Foot Traffic as an Advantage: The crowded corridor slowed the pace of attendees, which gave us more time to capture their attention and engage with them, ensuring we spoke to more people than we might have otherwise.
Challenges:
- Limited Space: The small table and lack of seating made it difficult to organise materials and rest comfortably. However, this did encourage more standing interactions, which could be seen as an advantage in making our table more approachable.
This was a super event, and we hope to do many more of these in the future, and to continue to inspire everyone around us. Are you inspired to do similar at your local business fair?
Last Updated on 30th November 2024 by Allen Paul