Speeches

JOIN US DURING OUR ONLINE ADVENTURE! We may be physically separated but are having fun and growing as speakers and leaders in online times, and we'd love to have even more go-getters join our energetic community! How? We're meeting via Zoom, at our usual time 8:00AM, every Monday, for one hour. We will switch back to in-person meetings when circumstances permit. We'll open the Zoom at 7:30 so feel free to enter ahead of time to check equipment and chat with the group. Cary Club Toastmasters *will* help you reach your public speaking goals in a warm, friendly environment with plenty of good-natured fun and effective, motivational feedback. This is especially true as we build those vital virtual meeting skills business now depends upon. In our meetings we hear and evaluate prepared speeches of 5-7 minutes and also test our extemporaneous skills with "Table Topics" Are you ready to stretch your wings? To join our Zoom Meeting, please contact David Lindquist at (919) 594-7608 or dlindquist0@gmail.com for the Zoom link and password.

Currently holding meetings online due to COVID-19 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- At the Business Breakfast Toastmasters Club (BBC), we empowers members to become more effective communicators and leaders. We meet 7.00am-8.10am on Tuesdays. Toastmasters is not a formal course in public speaking. There are no instructors or classrooms. Your speeches are not graded, and there are no tests. You'll learn by studying the resources, giving speeches on a variety of topics and helping others with constructive feedback.

****************************************************************************** In light of the Community-based measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Canada, we will be meeting online. Please RSVP to join us. You will be provided with the link upon your RSVP. **************************************************************************** So why join a Toastmasters club and how can we help you grow? https://bit.ly/3nsaMky Every Monday* evening, as Ebony Toastmasters, we get together in a lively and motivating setting to work on our public speaking and leadership goals. Each meeting consists of 3 segments: - Impromptu speeches - Prepared speeches - Constructive Evaluations Each week, we move toward becoming better speakers by practicing in a safe, encouraging and structured environment nudged forward by people who share the same goal. Typically we have 25+ attendees. We welcome guests to attend at no charge and see what we are all about. Hope to see you soon! *PLEASE NOTE that we do NOT meet on statutory or Ontario holidays.

Join Us ! All are Welcome! Are you looking to: - Develop your leadership skills? - Improve your communication & public speaking skills? - Communicate with confidence? Learn these skills and more in a supportive, self-paced, fun atmosphere. Westford Expressions Toastmasters meets Monday evenings from 7:00-8:40pm, Except Holidays. Join us as a guest in the virtual environment. (We're meeting virtually during COVID-19). Come see if Toastmasters is right for you. Please join us 15-20 minutes before the meeting to ensure a prompt start. No need to preregister: https://westfordexpressions.toastmastersclubs.org/ Toastmasters International is a nonprofit, educational organization.

Who should join this meeting If you are a business owner and looking for any of the below components * Embrace cloud computing solutions to move applications and data to the cloud, enabling remote access for employees. * Implement a secure VPN to connect remote employees to your internal network. * Utilize collaboration tools for effective communication and teamwork. * Set up Remote Desktop Services or VDI to provide remote access to centralized applications and data. * Prioritize data security measures, including encryption and regular backups. * Consider outsourcing IT services to reduce the burden on your internal team. * Optimize costs by analyzing infrastructure, licensing, and exploring cost-saving opportunities.

Do you get nervous when you have to speak to a group? We can help. Tips and pointers on making better presentations Practice in running meetings. Laugh and learn with us Mondays at noon. An hour well invested. We provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth. We are currently meeting online. Visit our website to contact us for a meeting link. https://1036597.toastmastersclubs.org/ or email at highnooncambridge@gmail.com Meeting attendance is usually 10 to 15

Join us to improve your presentation and leadership skills. The event is free to guests and members. Please use the zoom link to register

The first advanced club in Burnaby, BC. As an advanced club, all our members have already completed level 2 of at least one path in the Toastmasters Pathways program, achieved Competent Communicator (CC), or achieved Competent Toastmaster (CTM). CIS meets twice a month, generally every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, from 7 to 8:30 pm PST. Online Zoom. Our format is modified to focus on prepared speeches, strong evaluations, and intriguing table topics! One of our goals is to provide high-quality and constructive feedback to speakers/members to ensure they can further develop their speaking skills. We can achieve this goal because many of our members have been long time members of Toastmasters and CIS, and have won various speech contests at the various contest levels.

Toast of Rockdale is a diverse group of energetic individuals who meet weekly to further develop their speaking and leadership skills. Our goal is to create a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment that embraces those who want to improve their public speaking and public presence at work, in the community, or in their social network. Our door is open to all.

Hi All Our meetings are usually held in Century City however due to covid, it will be hosted online via zoom. The event is free to all Guests and Members. Each meeting is unique and offers various speaking and leadership techniques. Please use the link to register

We meet twice a month on the second and fourth Thursday at noon to practice our speaking and leadership skills in a fun, structured meeting format which ranges from short (1-2 minute) presentations to more formal 5-7 minute speeches on topics ranging from travel to time management, meditation to kilt-wearing, how to prepare for a virtual interview to how-to tips on using Zoom. Guests are always welcome to observe, and can even participate in our "Table Topics" activity if wanted - just sign in to our Zoom connection at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84093017756, Passcode: 02532. Membership includes an extensive educational program with how-to videos on multiple types of communication and leadership skills, all included in your membership fee of about $100/year, but visiting is free, so bring a friend and join us for our next meeting on the second and fourth Thursday of every month at noon. Go to our website at https://southcoast.toastmastersclubs.org/ for more information. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of clubs. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 364,000 in more than 16,200 clubs in 145 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.

Come Speak Up with us on Saturday mornings! We are meeting virtually and you may find the Zoom link on our website at www.speakuptmc.org. Our positive learning environment allows our members and guests to improve their speaking and leadership skills. Although you may see only a handful of attendees who have RSVP'ed, we typically have 15-25 members at each meeting. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail us at contact@SpeakUpTMC.org

The topic for June is "Roadtrip" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

QA or the Highway is a one-day, affordable, regional, professional conference featuring real-world experience and thought leadership in the QA and testing industry. This is a ticketed event please register here: https://www.qaorthehwy.com/ Featured Keynote Speakers: **Matthew-Hope Eland** **(Wizard at Leading EDJE)** \- An AI Specialist and Wizard at Leading EDJE who is known to teach software engineering\, AI\, and data science concepts in the most ridiculous ways possible\. Matt has used machine learning to settle debates over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie\, reinforcement learning to drive the behavior of digital squirrels\, data analytics to suggest improvements to his favorite TV show\, and AI agents to play board games and create an AI agent with the personality of a dog\. Matt is the author of "Data Science in \.NET with Polyglot Notebooks" and "Refactoring with C\#" as well as several LinkedIn Learning courses\. Matt helps organize the Central Ohio \.NET Developer Group\, runs several blogs and a YouTube channel\, has a Master’s of Science in Data Analytics\, and is a current Microsoft MVP in AI and \.NET\. **Tatyana Arbouzova** **(CEO at Innovate QA)** \- Tatyana Arbouzova is an engineering and business leader with a strong background in Quality Engineering across multiple industries\, including Big Tech\, Healthcare\, and Entertainment\. She has held leadership roles at world\-class companies such as Microsoft\, VMware\, Disney\, and The Pokémon Company International\, where she focused on building quality\-driven cultures and scaling teams to deliver high\-impact products\. With decades of experience\, Tatyana has helped organizations transform their quality practices so teams can deliver software efficiently\, confidently\, and with measurable business outcomes\. Today\, Tatyana advises software companies on adopting AI to optimize quality practices and improve how software is delivered at scale\. She is also a passionate community builder and the founder of Innovate QA\, a thriving Seattle\-based community and conference for quality professionals\.

[The Board Walks](http://www.theboardwalks.com/) are for curious people who love deep conversations. If that sounds like you, **bring a thoughtful topic** and join us for a 5-mile walk (10,000+ steps!). **HOW IT WORKS** **Step 1: Bring a topic** Before you arrive, think of **one** topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event. **Step 2: Circle up & share** We gather in a circle. Your friendly walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds. **Step 3: Walk, talk & float** We walk 5 miles. You naturally drift into conversation with 2-3 people at a time, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on, just say: "I'm going to float!" **Step 4: Feel more alive** Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times. *For more details, read our [Orientation Guide.](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation)* **HOW TO BRING A GREAT TOPIC** A great topic = something you're genuinely curious about. Recent topics include: * "What are you passionate about right now?" * "What makes a good friend?" * "What's a belief you used to hold that you've completely changed?" * "How do you want to be remembered?" * "What would you do if money wasn't a factor?" Think of your topic like the dish you're bringing to our conversational potluck. If everyone brings an A+ dish (i.e. energizing, uplifting, expansive), we'll all walk away feeling lighter and brighter. **WHAT TO EXPECT** This isn't a fitness event with casual chitchat. It's a walking think tank where we explore life's big questions together, beyond small talk. *If you're looking for light banter or a standard networking event, this probably isn't the right fit.* But if you crave depth, genuine connection, and conversations that make you feel alive? You'll love it here. **FAQ** * Wear casual athletic attire and sneakers. It's a long walk! * We have multiple first-timers at each event. We work hard to create a welcoming, inclusive, clique-free space. * We welcome people of **all** ages, backgrounds, and industries who align with the [intention](https://www.theboardwalks.com/ground-rules) of this space. * Rain or shine, we've been out here nearly every week since July 2022. If the event is cancelled, we'll let you know. * Dogs, babies in strollers, parents, and friends are welcome — please text/email them the event link so they can RSVP and prepare a topic! **LOGISTICS** * If you'll arrive over 10 minutes late, we suggest skipping the event. It's hard to find us once we start walking, and your host can't answer messages during the event. * This walk is designed for everyone to *move together at the same steady pace* (about 20 min/mile). This format works best when the whole group moves in unison. If you have mobility limitations, we kindly encourage you to find an event better suited to your needs. * Read our [Orientation Guide](https://www.theboardwalks.com/orientation) for full details. * If you enjoy the event, send **[this](http://www.theboardwalks.com/)** to a friend or sign up for our **[newsletter](https://theboardwalks.beehiiv.com/)**. We're in multiple cities with more on the way. 🤠👋 **IF YOU WANT TO GO DEEPER...** [The Board](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board) is the next step: a high-trust collective for renaissance people devoted to creating, connecting, and building lives that light us up. * This is a global HQ for people who crave big talk, deep connection, and dream collaborations with people across industries. If the walks feel like a spark... The Board is the fire. Apply [here](https://stan.store/ellebeecher/p/the-board).

Christians in Tech is a community at the intersection of faith and technology. Our meetups are designed to spark meaningful conversations, promote knowledge sharing, and encourage growth—both in your career and your spiritual walk with God. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your tech journey, CIT welcomes you. Our Website [https://linktr.ee/citcbus](https://linktr.ee/citcbus) Sponsors and Partners * Improving (Venue Sponsor) * Bethel World Prayer Center (Fiscal Sponsor) * Fruits & Roots (Coffee Partner)

Sleep in on Sundays. When you've had your fill of pajama-time, roll out and have some tasty brunch with your fellow Humanists!

Topic to be announced. **THANK YOU** *Franklin University* for hosting our meetup! To learn more about *Franklin University*, please visit their website: https://www.franklin.edu/ **DIRECTIONS** Franklin University Fisher Hall 300 E. Main St, Columbus, OH 43215 Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/jxjBA2hUmS5qrvhq8 Parking is FREE! Please park in Lot C in front of Fisher Hall. See attached map. NOTE: Map the address only. When mapping with Google Maps it may use the Fisher Hall at OSU, which is NOT correct. **Want to sponsor the pizza and/or bar tab?** Please contact me if you would like to sponsor this meetup's pizza and/or bar tab: angelo@mandato.com