1st London Toastmasters Meeting

1st London Toastmasters Meeting

A warm and welcoming public speaking club in the very heart of London with over 10 years of experience developing speakers and leaders.

By 1st London Toastmasters

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Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:30 - 20:30 GMT+1

Location

The University of Law

2 Bunhill Row London EC1Y 8HQ United Kingdom

About this event

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First London Toastmasters Meeting

https://firstlondontoastmasters.co.uk/

To join us in-person, please register for the meeting here.

Welcome to 1st London Toastmasters!

Do you want to banish your fears about public speaking in a supportive, fun and professional environment? If so you've come to the right place.

1st London Toastmasters is one of the most accomplished and encouraging speaking clubs in London. It is part of the worldwide family of Toastmasters International clubs.

Who are we? People like you! Every single one of us is actively improving our public speaking and leadership skills. Our membership is made up of an intriguing variety of nationalities and currently includes City-based professionals, small business owners, students, senior managers and many more besides.

When? We meet every Monday, except Bank Holidays, at 6.15pm for a prompt 6.30pm start. The meeting finishes around 8.45pm with a 10 minute break in the middle. The deadline to sign up for a meeting is 13.00 the day before (Sunday).

Where? We meet at the University of Law, 2 Bunhill Row, London EC1Y 8HQ.

Nearest underground: Moorgate

We meet every Monday (except Bank Holidays!)

By following the public speaking and leadership curriculum ("Pathway") laid out in the Toastmasters International Programme and simultaneous Competent Leadership Programme you will:

- Improve your speaking skills, both for prepared speeches and shorter, impromptu talks.

- Learn how to observe, evaluate and listen to your peers more effectively.

- Boost your leadership skills.

- Formulate and express your thoughts in a way that will resonate with all your listeners.

And you might just make a few friends for life along the way!

We, at 1st London Toastmasters would love to meet you, so why not come along as a guest to observe or perhaps participate in one of our Monday meetings. We promise you a fun, relaxed and inspiring evening. Please book in for the next available Monday evening.

IMPORTANT: Please sign up if you plan to come along so that we can add you to the guests list otherwise security at the venue will turn you away.

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1st London Toastmasters 

Where speakers and leaders are made.

Confidence. The ability to Communicate, Persuade and Lead.

This is what the Toastmasters program delivers!

1st London Toastmasters is a WEEKLY club giving you more chances to speak!

Membership details:

  • £20  joining fee. 

  • £120 for Annual Membership (pro rata rate of £10.00 per month)

The membership renewals take place in September. Depending on when you join you will be charged the pro-rata monthly fee (plus the one off  joining fee) up to the next appropriate renewal date.  eg If you join in July, you will pay the pro rata monthly fee up to September. Then, in September, you will be invited to renew for the year.

Toastmasters Pathways

As you progress through Pathways, you will:

  • Practice and improve your communication and leadership skills.
  • Give speeches in your club based on assignments in Pathways.
  • Challenge yourself to build and refine certain competencies and skills.
  • Complete a range of projects that include persuasive speaking, motivating others, creating a podcast and leading a group in a difficult situation.

Develop real-world, transferable skills in many different areas through Pathways—communication, leadership, management, strategic planning, service to others, public speaking and more.

Each speach and task will have clearly defined goals. For example, 

Speech 1: The Ice BreakerThe first speech of the Toastmasters program is about introducing yourself to your peers, providing a benchmark for your current skill level, and standing and speaking without falling over.

Speech 2: Organize Your Speech Introduces the basic concepts of organizing a speech around a speech outline.

Speech 3: Get to the PointClearly state your speech goal, and make sure that every element of your speech focuses on that goal.