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Toastmasters Pathways Overview 2026-02-21 English
An overview of the changes to the Toastmasters Pathways program 2025-10-25 Presented by Rebecca MacMillan, DTM
Toastmasters Pathways Overview Webinar 2026-02-21 Bilingual
An overview of the changes to the Toastmasters Pathways program 2025-10-25 Presented by Rebecca MacMillan, DTM
Toastmasters Pathways Overview Webinar 2026-01-21 Bilingual
An overview of the changes to the Toastmasters Pathways program 2025-10-25 Presented by Rebecca MacMillan, DTM
Toastmasters Club Success Plan Workshop 2025
Presented by Sylvie Côté and Rick Whalen. Introduced by Gina Cook, DTM.
2024-10 New Toastmasters Clubs: Sponsors and Mentors
At Toastmasters, club building is one of the most impactful opportunities for leadership development. District 61 offered a workshop on 2024-10-26, to help its members develop the mindset and skillset to engage in club building initiatives. In this video, Toastmasters Past International Director Gina Cook, DTM and Past District 61 Finance Manager Tony Renaud discuss the roles and responsibilities of new club sponsors and mentors.
2024-10 Leadership Development through Club Building
At Toastmasters, club building is one of the most impactful opportunities for leadership development. District 61 offered a workshop on 2024-10-26 to help its members develop the mindset and skillset to engage in club building initiatives. Keynote speaker, Toastmasters Past International President Pat Johnson, DTM discusses how club building assignments help refine leadership skills and offer proven strategies to improve the effectiveness of club building activities.
Effective Speech Evaluation
Feedback is core to communication, learning, and leadership. Toastmaster Tony Renaud from District 61 delivered an educational session at the Kanata Toastmasters Club on 2024-03-28 where participants learned how to share supportive, effective feedback with others and how to receive evaluation with an open mind.
Speech Preparation - Quick and Easier - Craig Senior
The heart of successful public speaking begins with a well-organized script. Distinguished Toastmaster Craig Senior from District 61 delivered an educational session for the participants of a speechcraft course at the Kanata Toastmasters Club on 2024-03-14 on how to develop an impactful speech.
How to Choose a Speech Topic - Scott McLaughlin
Ever wonder how to select an interesting topic for a speech? It's simpler than we think. In this video, Scott McLaughlin discusses primary resources and useful tips Toastmasters can use to create memorable speeches. This presentation, based on the Toastmasters "Better Speaker Series," was delivered at the Pathways Champion Initiative monthly session organized by Division C in District 61 on 2024-03-11.
Market Your Toastmasters Club with Speechcraft
How to attract new members and retain existing members.
A COOL Way of Strategy Execution - Panel Discussion
Panel discussion with Carmen Lee Pow, DTM, PDG and Lynda Starr, DTM, Region 9 Advisor, moderated by Division C Director, Rishanthi Pattiarachchi. The discussion begins once the strategy is developed, covering just the execution phase. Creative Open-minded Optimistic Learning Leaders List of chapters (click the time to go to the chapter. Once on YouTube, the chapter links are in the video description): 0:00 - Opening 6:35 - What brought you to Toastmasters? 12:58 - What does leadership mean to you? 18:56 - Why do perfectly developed strategies fail to achieve their desired outcomes? 28:18 - When you approach a task how do you keep focused on the main goal? 31:24 - How do you develop self-discipline as a leader? 36:40 - How do you motivate/inspire teams without using force? 41:01 - Audience questions and answers 49:53 - Advice for new leaders 55:23 - Thanks and a toast by Michel St. Germain, District 61 Director, 2023-2024
Manage Your Club With FreeToastHost
Si vous avez navigué jusqu'à la vidéo française, mais avez atterri ici, cliquez sur le lien pour voir la vidéo française. https://www.tmd61.com/fr/video/gerez-votre-club-avec-freetoasthost/ District 61 is pleased to present an informative workshop to train clubs on leveraging the features of FTH. This workshop, presented by Kimman Chan DTM, will empower you to unlock the full potential of this platform: • What is FreeToastHost? • Building the membership roster • Setting up the “Contact Us” page • Saving potential guest info • Using the former member list for membership building • Building agenda template • Creating a new agenda
