Welcome to the Area 54 Homepage
It never ceases to amaze me how many times I've heard people say that they've never heard of Toastmasters! For an organisation with so many members, in so many clubs, in so many countries to still exist under the radar is incredible; especially one that has been so beneficial and has been in existance for 90 years.
The most economical, and obvious, way of improving Toastmasters' public profile is for every member to 'talk it up!' Take every opportunity available to tell people about it. Tell them what it has done for you, and how it can change their lives. Even prepare a little 'elevator' speech, the next time you are Topics Master have that as one of your questions, or have an Elevator Speech Contest in your club. I have been in stressful situations where I've said to myself 'I can do this...I'm a Toastmaster.' Knowing that you 'can do it' is empowering. Being an active member of Toastmasters changes us...we become 'can do' people, we see life's obstacles for what they are...just things to jump over. Share that with every person you meet, and bring an end to Toastmasters being the World's best kept secret.
Have you set a goal (or goals) for the coming year? If not, now's the time. People who have goals, especially with a time set to achieve them, are more likely to be successful. And that positive attitude seeps into every aspect of their lives. People who join Toastmasters are brave and positive...but we still need to be focused. Public speaking is challenging and rewarding; but we need to constantly push the envelope. And that's the beauty of Toastmasters; there are so many opportunities to challenge ourselves further.
How are you going to challenge yourself this year?
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Dublin 18 |
2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 8 pm |
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown |
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Dublin South Toastmasters |
1st & 3rd Tuesdays at 8pm |
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown |
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Tara Toastmasters |
1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday at 8pm |
Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan |
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Colm Roe
2015-2016 Area 54 Governor
Toastmasters - Where Leaders are Made
With more than 332,000 members in over 15,450 clubs in 135 countries, Toastmasters International is helping more people than ever to become more confident speakers and leaders.