Originally published September 9, 2014 in the Winnipeg Free Press

Which would best help you succeed in your career, in business or in your personal life? Why choose when you can have both! Toastmasters International can help you to develop these “soft skills” that are so necessary in today’s workplace.

Toastmasters International is a non-profit educational organization that has been helping people hone these important skills through participation in regular meetings. Guidelines for skill development in both communication and leadership are offered. Prepare and practice at your own pace, while receiving immediate feedback to help identify specific areas for development, in a friendly, supportive and affordable environment.

Picture yourself in this scene. You are standing in front of a group of people, sharing your ideas. The audience is listening intently, nodding in agreement and laughing with you at your stories. Toastmasters can help make this a reality for you.

There are Toastmasters meetings every day of the week (day and evening) in Manitoba and Northwestern Ontario that would welcome you. Go to www.toastmasters.org or call
204-338-7401 to find out more. No experience necessary.
Watch for our upcoming columns with Toastmaster tips that will be appearing bi-monthly in the Tuesday business section of the Winnipeg Free Press.