Renaissance Speakers, one of the most recognized Toastmasters clubs in the world, was named Club of the Year at District 52’s Awards and Installation celebration on August 10, 2019 in Los Angeles.
The Saturday gala was held at the San … (Read More)
Success: Where Leaders Are Made
I have been a member of Renaissance Speakers for over 20 years. It has given me a fun, friendly environment to make mistakes, fail, screw up and experience what could have been life’s most embarrassing moments. So glad I did … (Read More)
Success: Three Wins
The innumerable successes of my Renaissance Speakers experiences could be distilled into three areas:
- My public speaking skills expanded beyond my original hopes. The dread associated with the very notion of public speaking gave way to an embrace of opportunities
Success: Tell Me All Your Thoughts On Public Speaking, A Spritual Experience!
Me: Dear God, I really don’t want to speak in public-I mean I know that other people do and some people are really good at it, but not me.
GOD: Oh, I see…..
Me: Well you see everyone has their … (Read More)
Success: Take the Plunge, Join the Family by Clare Anahu
Being a member of Renaissance Speakers is like being a member of a big family that is always very supportive and caring. The members are professionals in their various career fields, as well as, when they take the stage to speak. I … (Read More)
Success: Communicating with Cavemen by Naomi Conners
I’ve never been afraid to get up in front of groups. Of course, SAYING anything when I was up there was a whole n’other matter! For me it was more of a “trust” thing — would they listen and accept … (Read More)
Success: Fear of Speaking by Val Rodionov
I’ve recently realized that most people are not comfortable speaking in front of a group of people. Most people can be very comfortable typing emails or blogs. Many are very comfortable to talk with those they know. Many … (Read More)
Success: The Biggest Liar
On June 22nd 2010 I performed, competed, and won this award. Without Toastmasters’ skills it would be impossible for me. Obviously Toastmasters increased my ability to tell Tall Tales on a new level. It means it does not only … (Read More)
Success: The Meetings Are Soooo FUN!
After long periods of intense study as a teacher and a Minister, and then having finished raising my two children, I wanted to get back in touch with some of my creative goals as an artist. I had been told … (Read More)
Success: Social Media Workshop
Yesterday, I presented the first in a series of Renaissance Speakers Social Media Workshops to help our club expand to new, never-before-attained heights. The series of workshops primarily focus on how individual members can publish their speeches, public speaking articles, … (Read More)