Benefits of Word Masters Toastmasters
“Word Masters has benefited me by teaching me about club coaching, teaching me the right way to run a club (by the book) and how to encourage others in their goals. This affects my personal life and taught me a lot.””
It has been a consistent friendly place for me. I have learned a lot about trying to talk at the level of others for appropriate communications.”
“The TM program lays out factors that I should take into account to be more effective in my speaking. This is helping me see things I can do to be more effective and, in turn, helps me to be more confident, not just when speaking, but always.””
The people in WM expose me to different ways of seeing the world, especially work, that I think are beneficial for my advancement.” ”
Through participation, I am increasing my network—both within WM and with people to whom WM members have introduced me.””
Provided me with a structure to practice speaking more in front of groups. Provided an opportunity to blend the formality of a speech with talking in meetings behaviors. They have been different for me and probably should not be as different.”
Advantages of Word Masters club
“Running things by the book and having all the officers really caring about the members. Having social events not only at the meetings but away from the meetings to give members a real chance to get to know each other better.”“Diversity within membership: not only nation of origin/ethnicity and age, but also professional realm (business, humanities, sciences) and amount of TM experience.”
“High degree of participation in TM beyond the local club.”
“Level of precision in feedback to speakers.”
“Level of speaking expertise of members (sometimes elite).”