Toastmasters

Yesterday I attended a presentation by members of Brainwaves Speakers, a Toronto Toastmasters Club, at my social anxiety support group meeting. I was pleased to see the impact this Toastmasters Club had on members of the same social anxiety support group I attend. These two members were very comfortable speaking in front of the group and showed great leadership skills by answering our questions and encouraging us to join Toastmasters and take advantage of this great learning opportunity.

I feel that this opportunity came my way at the best possible time. As you all know I am putting in a great effort to overcome my social anxiety and develop my career. I believe that the public speaking and leadership skills that I can develop at this Toastmasters Club will help me feel more comfortable in social situtations as well as improve my confidence and therefore allow me to take my career to the next level. I look forward to starting as soon as my work schedule can accomodate the Wednesday meetings.

To learn more about Brainwaves Speakers click here. Here is a summary of what this Toastmasters Club is all about:

The mission of the Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters Club is to provide an opportunity for people with mood disorders, their family, their friends and other interested members of the community to learn public speaking, leadership and interpersonal communication skills. It's also an opportunity to get out once a week for an evening of stimulating impromptu and prepared speeches. With a club of 20 plus members, there is no pressure on you to speak - you do it on your own schedule. As a member of Brainwave Speakers Toastmasters Club, you'll improve your one-to-one interactions with others, learn how to communicate effectively and learn how to successfully formulate and express your ideas. You'll be more persuasive and confident talking to a small group or giving a presentation.

I'll keep you posted on my progress as I add Toastmasters to my list of weapons to combat social anxiety.