Giving voice to ideas
For an "explorer", discovery is only half the journey. The other half is storytelling. I realized that even the most brilliant ideas stay in the shadows if you don't have the courage and the ability to convey them.
As an initially shy guy, I found in Toastmasters International the ideal gym to step out of my shell. Here I don't just learn to "speak in public", but I train myself to connect with people, structure my vision, and communicate with confidence.
What I have (and continue to) improve
| Skill | Practical takeaway |
|---|---|
| Crafting a speech | Organizing complex ideas into clear speeches accessible to everyone (especially useful for me!) |
| Storytelling & Delivery | Using vocal variety and body language to turn a speech into an emotional experience. |
| Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics) | Developing mental agility to craft short impromptu speeches. |
| Feedback | Learning to give constructive evaluations that motivate others to grow without taking things personally. |
| Vice President PR (Leadership) | Applying my content creation skills for the clubs. I learned to manage communication, use LinkedIn and Google Business Profile for club growth. |
The clubs I'm part of
- •The Xplorers Toastmasters club Milano: With a truly energetic atmosphere. Come visit us for free by booking on 👉 Eventbrite (guess which club I'm PR for... ☺️)
- •Milan-easy: The first club in Italy in a beautiful location.
My speeches
Every speech is an opportunity to give the audience a message (as my mentor says), whether it's in the world of botany, sports, or personal growth.
- •"Who am I?": My first speech (icebreaker).
- •"Pepino": The discovery and cultivation in Italy of a forgotten Inca plant.
- •"Slow and steady goes far": A counterintuitive paradox: how the best athletes really train.
- •"Sun is not just light": A journey through entropy to explain that the sun gives us order, not just energy (it was June and I had my physics oral exam, so I thought: why not?).
- •"90% failure = 10% success": Is starting a startup truly risky? A journey between statistics and life philosophy.
- •"Don't judge a...": Why not judging is impossible, but we must recognize that the first impression isn't always right.
- •"Relationship or correlation?": A journey into my communication style and how it influences my relationships with others.
- •"Dad": The story of a difficult experience where mentor (my dad) and mentee (me) overcame a tough challenge together.
- •"No, you're not wasting time": A speech on the science of sleep.
- •"A problem to solve": Analyzing my specific knowledge that I had recently discovered: solving problems.
Achievements
Second place at the Area 5 contest 2026 in the Table Topics category
