toastmasters
Public speaking organization
Toastmasters is an international nonprofit organization that helps members develop public speaking and leadership skills through local club meetings.
Members practice speeches, receive feedback, and take on organizational roles.
The name comes from the traditional toastmaster—a person who proposes toasts and introduces speakers at formal dinners.
She joined Toastmasters to get over her fear of presentations.
Oral communication ability
- impromptuWithout advance preparation
- preparedMade ready beforehand
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
lectern · audience · delivery · gestures · pacing · timing · articulation · projection
Organization with membership
- membershipState of belonging
- internationalConcerning relations among countries
- chapterDivision of a book
- meetingGathering for discussion
dues · charter · president · sergeant-at-arms · vice-president · district · area · division
Returned response data
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
- constructivePromoting positive development
- strengthsPowers or capabilities
- improvementsChanges that upgrade quality
timer · grammarian · ballot · vote · ribbon · trophy · assessment · observation
Positions or functions held
- facilitationMaking tasks easier
- agendaFormal discussion list
- organizationStructured group with purpose
- delegationTransferring responsibility downward
motivation · mentorship · officer · committee · contest · chair · coordination · planning
speech
Oral communication ability
- impromptuWithout advance preparation
- preparedMade ready beforehand
- icebreakerTension-easing social activity
podium · lectern · audience · delivery · gestures · pacing · timing · articulation · projection · confidence
club
Organization with membership
- membershipState of belonging
- internationalConcerning relations among countries
- chapterDivision of a book
meeting · dues · charter · president · sergeant-at-arms · vice-president · district · area · division · pathways
feedback
Returned response data
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
- constructivePromoting positive development
- strengthsPowers or capabilities
improvements · timer · grammarian · ballot · vote · ribbon · trophy · assessment · observation · encouragement
roles
Positions or functions held
- facilitationMaking tasks easier
- agendaFormal discussion list
- organizationStructured group with purpose
delegation · motivation · mentorship · officer · committee · contest · chair · coordination · planning · goals
- public speakingspeech, public speaking, keynotes, keynote speeches, oratory
toastmastersrecluses
People avoiding all society
hermits · shrinking violets · introverts · wallflowers · listeners