What Is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters International is a global nonprofit dedicated to helping members improve their communication and leadership abilities. Clubs meet regularly to practice prepared speeches, impromptu “Table Topics,” and to receive structured feedback in a supportive environment.
With over 16 million members worldwide, the organization offers a proven pathway—through a series of educational projects—to become a confident speaker and effective leader.
Skills I Practice and Learn
| Skill | How I apply it |
|---|---|
| Speech structure | Crafting strong openings, logical flow, and memorable conclusions. |
| Vocal variety | Controlling pitch, pace, volume, and pausing to keep audiences engaged. |
| Body language | Using gestures, eye contact, and posture to reinforce messages. |
| Improvisation | Thinking clearly and responding on the spot with a concise message. |
| Feedback exchange | Delivering and receiving actionable, respectful evaluations to iterate faster. |
| Time management | Staying within limits while preserving clarity and impact. |
| PR (club officer role) | Promoting events, creating social and web content and onboarding new members. |
My speeches
- "Pepino" My adventure with the pepino, an incredible plant from the incas
- "Chi va piano va lontano" A speech on why the best endurance athletes train "slow"
- "Sun is not just light" Exploring one of the most misunderstood concepts in physics: entropy
