Toastmasters

What is Toastmasters?

Whether you are a business professional, a student, a stay-at-home parent or retiree, Toastmasters is the best way to improve your communication skills. Toastmasters can help you lose the fear of public speaking and learn skills that will help you in whatever path in life you have chosen.

You'll be a better listener. You'll easily lead teams and conduct meetings. You'll comfortably give and receive constructive evaluation. You already have some of these skills. In Toastmasters, you will enhance them.

Club Mission Statement

The Mission of a Toastmasters Club is to provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every member has the opportunity to develop and practice communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth

Toastmasters International Mission Statement

Toastmasters International is the leading movement devoted to making effective oral communication a worldwide reality.

Through its member clubs, Toastmasters International helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking - vital skills that promote self-actualisation, enhance leadership potential, foster human understanding and contribute to the betterment of mankind.

It is basic to this mission that Toastmasters International continually expand its worldwide network of clubs, thereby offering ever-greater numbers of people the opportunity to benefit from its programmes.

More information

We will be delighted to tell you more about Toastmasters and Cottonwood Speakers Club - join us at our next meeting and/or contact our Club President, Vice-President Public Relations for more information.

We look forward to meeting you!

For Public Speaking, Effective Presentations and Presentation Skills, Confidence to Speak in Public and Building Self-Esteem: Cottonwood Speakers, Bournemouth (Poole Christchurch Wimborne Dorset Ringwood Hampshire)

PLEASE NOTE: the names Toastmasters International, Toastmasters, and the Toastmasters International emblem are trademarks protected in the United States and Canada and other countries where Toastmasters clubs exist. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Have you read the latest copy of 'The Toastmaster'?

All members of Toastmasters International receive a copy of "The Toastmaster". This is a monthly magazine with features and regular articles to help everyone make the most of their membership and become a more effective public speaker.