Arizona Toastmasters (District 3) has been around since 1938 and we are very proud to serve our communities across the state. Our new partnership with the Arizona Small Business Association, brings a renewed sense of change where we can combine working with our local business owners to improve their communication and leadership skills along with the advocacy and training from ASBA.
Arizona Toastmasters helps members improve their communication and leadership skills through self-paced programs, speech writing and presenting, leadership roles, and affordable dues. These skills teach members how to overcome public speaking fears, develop effective presentation delivery, keen listening skills, be able to provide constructive feedback, self-confidence and so much more. Once they have learned and applied these skills, business owners have seen their businesses grow. They use their public speaking to effectively communicate with potential clients and secure more. They also approach business meetings and negotiations more confidently within their presentations.
The communications skills also enable them to more effectively communicate with their employees. Many people still associate Toastmasters with strictly public speaking, but they soon discover the leadership and communication training that helps the most effective leaders and entrepreneurs stand out. With different pathways that focus on different goals, business owners have the ability to learn and grow as leaders in their fields. Toastmasters is an organization that helps you grow in your own leadership and communication style. These skills and talents will be useful in both business and personal settings.
Karen Hewitt, Arizona Toastmasters, District 3 Club growth director and program quality director-elect as well as Distinguished Toastmaster, stated about the partnership, “As a small business owner myself, one of the keys to success is great communication skills. Toastmasters has helped me hone those skills both in presentation and in person. ASBA is an amazing networking organization that is designed to bring the best to their members and we are honored that they saw the benefits we bring and are excited about this collaboration.”
Arizona Toastmasters has clubs that meet just about every day and at various times. Find a local Toastmaster club in Arizona and attend as a guest.
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., the organization’s membership exceeds 358,000 in more than 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.
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