We are currently updating our Training and Education pages.  If you don’t find what you are looking for, please contact our Training Lead, Janet Alkema.

We are compiling a Directory of Trainers who will be able to deliver training for your events, whether for COTs, TLIs, Contests or workshops,  Please see details below.  We are also keen to hear from those trainers who would like to be added to our Directory.  Please complete the form to express your interest.

The other way we are supporting D91 in delivering excellence for our members is with our informal Drop-In Sessions. We have experts in the subject to answer your questions and give you helpful tips and advice. These are for one-hour and on topical subjects as we go through the year.  If there are subjects you would like to have covered, or ones that you would like to deliver, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Janet.

Some of our previous Webinars are still of great value. These can be found on our YouTube channel, and some are listed below.

Click here for Trainers Directory
Click here for Drop-In Sessions
Click here for the Webinars

Drop-In Sessions

NameTrainerDatesLinks
How to become an Accredited SpeakerClare CrowtherWednesday 4th February @ 7pmRegister here
Open Houses for CorporatesFlorian BaySunday 18th January @ 7pmRegister here
Goal SettingRichard JonesWednesday 14th Jan @7pmRegister here
Guest to MemberNadya HamediSunday 11th January @ 7pm
Club Growth Strategies 1Kevin HarringtonWednesday 10th December @ 7pmRegister here
Marketing: Grow Your ClubMaria PardoWednesday 7th January @ 7pmRegister here
EasySpeakAdrian LaneWednesday 3rd December @ 7pmRegister here
ToastHostRory GravesSunday 30th November @ 7pmView recording
First Steps – Member OnboardingJuli ChapmanWed 26th November @ 7pmView recording
Mentor Buddy ExplainedEdeje OnwudeSunday 16th November @ 7pmView recording
Pathways ExplainedJuli ChapmanWednesday 12th November @ 7pmView recording
SpeechCraftEmmanuel KaramagiWed 5th November @ 7.30pmView recording
Quartery IncentivesSeema MenonOctobeer 2025View recording
General IncentivesLynne GayerOctober 2025View recording
Creating Reels and Short VideosAllen Paul, DTMSunday 26th October @ 5pmView recording
Using Social MediaAllen Paul, DTMSunday 19th October @ 5pmView recording
Canva WorkshopAllen Paul, DTMSunday 12th October @ 5pmView recording
Completing CSPAlison Morris, DTMWednesday 17th Sept @ 7pmRegister here
Completing CSPAlison Morris, DTMFriday 12th Sept @ 8amRegister here
Chief Judge EssentialsJuli ChapmanWednesday 10th Sept @ 7pmView recording
Completing CSPAlison Morris, DTMFriday 5th Sept @ 12.30View recording
Completing CSPAlison Morris, DTMWednesday 3rd Sept @ 7pm
Register here
VPE Skills No. 1Marc Lottig, DTMFriday 8th August @ 8amRegister here
Contests and Judging No. 1Paul Walsh, DTMSunday 10th Auguat @ 7pmRegister here
Club Success Plan No. 1Sean DeanSunday 17th August @ 7pmRegister here
VPE Skills No. 2Marc Lottig, DTMTues 19th August @ 7pmRegister here
Club Success Plan No. 2Sean DeanWed 20th August @ 8amRegister here
Contests and Judging No. 2Paul Walsh, DTMThurs 21st August @ 8amRegister here

Our mission for the Trainers Directory is to create a diverse and skilled group of trainers who make quality training easy to access to support club and District success and help members grow as confident leaders.

Below is a table of our approved trainers together with their profiles, contact links and areas of expertise 

Trainers’ Directory

NameTopics
Kevin Harrington – Seasoned Business Leader & Toastmasters Trainer

With 10 years in Toastmasters and 25+ in business leadership, Kevin empowers members through strategic growth, engaging training, and real-world expertise in leadership and communication.

For full bio see here
Areas of Expertise:
– Club growth strategies and member retention
– Executive leadership development for Presidents, VPEs, VPMs
– Public speaking mastery and presentation skills
– Contest coaching and mentorship
– Strategic planning and organisational developmentPresident, VPE,
Seema Menon, DTM

Profile

Conflict Resolution
Alison Morris, DTM

Profile

Contact		Club Success Plan, Organising Contests, Judging Contests, Succession Planning
Janet Alkema, DTM

Profile

Contact		COTs, VPE role, Secretary role, MOTs
Jeevan George

Profile

Contact
Clare Crowther, DTM
Profile

Contact
COTs, Secretary role, how to be an Accredited Speaker
Allen Paul, DTM

Profile

Contact		Judging Contests, PR and Marketing, Canva Tools
Smita Narayan, DTM

Contact

Smita, a two-time DTM and Division Director, mentors extensively, develops clubs, delivers diverse leadership and speaking workshops, and champions Toastmasters’ growth, brand, and member-focused training across multiple districts.

See full bio here

Club Coach or Mentor, Succession Planning, Pathways, BaseCamp, Succession Planning, Conflict Management
Sarah Beckwith

Contact

Sarah, an experienced trainer and leader, has held key roles in Toastmasters, JCI, and charities, delivering workshops on leadership, teamwork, governance, and productive meetings across Europe. Sarah is the B18 Area Director for 2025/26 and was the 2019/20 District 91 Parliamentarian.

See full bio here
COTs, TLIs, DOT
Paul Walsh, DTMContests and Judging
Sean DeanClub Success Plan
Marc Lottig, DTMVPE Role

Webinars and Drop-In videos

Title/DescriptionDateLengthPresenterTopic
Using Social Media for Club GrowthOctober 202550 minsAllen Paul, DTMSocial Media
latest Canva workshopOctober 202550 minsAllenn Paul, DTMPR/Marketing
General Incentives Explained202517 minsLynne Gayer, DTM, CGDIncentives
Quarterly Incentives Explained202550 minsSeema Menon, DTM, PQDIncentives
Judging: Best Practice202510 minsJohn MorrisContest Judging
Judging Demystified202540 minsJuli ChapmanJudging tips
Completing your Club Success Plan202510 mnsAlison Morris, DTMClub Success Plans
Using AI for Marketing and PR50 minsAllen Paul, DTM and 24-25 PRMPR & Marketing
Advanced Canva Workshop55 minsAllen Paul, DTM and 24-25 PRMCanva, Design, PR & Marketing
How to hold a successful Open House 202560 minsSean Dean, 24-25 Div Director and Club Growth LeadClub Growth
How to run a successful contest202560 minsArnaud Sartre, DTM and 24-25 Chief JudgeContests
Understanding the new BaseCamp202560 minsJuli Chapman, AD Div JBaseCamp
Canva Basics202560 minsAllen Paul, DTM and 24-25 PRMCanva
What is Speechcraft and how to run one202555 minsEmmanuel Karamagi, 24-25 Speechcraft LeadSpeechcraft
How to use Concur202560 minsStuart Marshall, 24-25 DFMConcur