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I’m going as a visitor to my first Toastmasters meeting. What should I expect? I’m a bit nervous but it’s something I need to do to get over my fear of public speaking.

I am fine with presenting to groups when I have a prepared presentation, but where I struggle especially with smaller groups is putting my thoughts into clear statements on the fly. I feel like I start talking in all sorts of mumbo jumbo. Is toastmasters helpful for this? Any other recommendations?

Hi everyone,

English isn’t my first language, and I’ve always struggled with a bit of social anxiety. Because of this, I’ve tried joining Toastmasters a few times in the past, but I always ended up dropping out.

However, I’ve been working on myself and practicing consistently, and I finally feel ready to give it another shot.

I’m looking for recommendations for a kind, patient, and welcoming club that is genuinely beginner-friendly and great for nervous speakers. Since I'm a digital nomad, remote meetings would be ideal so I can attend regularly.

Any suggestions or club recommendations would mean a lot to me. pls DM me.

Thank you so much! 🙏

Has toastmasters help yall with listening in day-to-day

As someone who went there to overcome my fear of public speaking i can't say it helped me. I tried participating in table topics but i can't tell from people's faces whether i'm doing well or they're being polite to me. It just doesn't feel as real as being in an actual public speaking sitiuation.

It also feels like (from my experience) that most toastmasters that go on stage are pretty experienced public speakers or are in leadership positions.. which doesn't help my self-esteem when i take the stage after them.

Hi.

I've been looking around the new website, and although it's prettier than the old one, it's giving me headaches. For instance, is there a way to allow our club secretary to be an administrator? I think I have to do I, and there was supposedly an email sent, but I'm not finding it.

Thanks.