Speedy Creek Toastmasters speakers & leaders

06/17/2026

How a simple podcasting project developed into an incredible journey.

06/17/2026

Simply put: because of Toastmasters 💛🌍

06/17/2026

Your mind grows in the direction of your focus.
If you constantly think about pain, failures, fear, and everything going wrong in your life… your mind slowly becomes trapped inside negativity.
Problems begin to feel bigger. Stress becomes heavier. And hope starts disappearing little by little.
But something powerful happens when you shift your focus toward possibilities.
You begin to notice opportunities instead of obstacles. Solutions instead of limitations. Growth instead of fear.
Life itself may not change overnight, but your mindset changes first… and mindset changes everything.
Many successful people were not free from problems. They simply refused to let problems control their vision.
Every person faces difficult phases. Disappointments. Failures. Moments of uncertainty.
But the people who move forward are often the ones who train their minds to ask: “What can I learn from this?” instead of “Why is this happening to me?”
Your focus has power.
When you focus only on darkness, you miss the doors opening around you.
But when you focus on possibilities, your mind becomes creative, hopeful, and stronger.
Opportunities are often hidden inside difficult situations. The challenge is learning to see them.
Protect your mindset carefully. Because the thoughts you feed daily eventually become the life you experience.
Choose growth over fear. Hope over doubt. Possibilities over limitations. 🌱✨

06/17/2026

25/26 Toastmaster year final meeting June 18/26
All members aree invited to visit other clubs over the summer. Summer schedules will be posted on websites and pages. Toastmasters districts are realigning July 1st. Speedy Creek will be in District 210 . Watch that website for updates.

05/20/2026

Meeting this Thursday at 7 CST May 21. Theme: the finish line. Guests invited to join at college or on zoom.

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

Strong training and facilitation skills help create confident leaders, engaging meetings, and better member experiences.


To support that goal, District 21 will be hosting a Train the Trainer workshop on Sunday, May 31, 2026. This event is open to all Toastmasters interested in developing their facilitation and training skills. No prior training experience is required.


Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT

Format: Hybrid (online attendance available, limited in-person attendance option details to follow)

Cost: Free (lunch included for in-person attendees)
Mandatory Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zIWwFnEcRqO1siz6M7t6mg


The session will be led by Shawn Gold, DTM, Past District 21 Director and experienced adult educator, with an MBA, multiple DTMs, and a Six Sigma Black Belt.


This full-day workshop is based on Toastmasters International’s Speaker to Trainer program and will explore:
• Setting training objectives using gap analysis
• Creating lesson plans based on adult learning principles
• Selecting effective training methods
• Using facilitation techniques
• Evaluating training effectiveness


Participants will also have the opportunity to apply these concepts by delivering a short training session and receiving feedback in a supportive learning environment.


Whether you are interested in becoming a future Club Officer Trainer or simply want to strengthen your own leadership and presentation skills, this workshop offers valuable practical experience and professional development applicable both within and outside of Toastmasters.


Members who successfully complete the workshop may also have the opportunity to serve as future Club Officer Trainers during the 2026/2027 Toastmasters year.



Any questions may be directed to Melody Helleouet, Program Quality Director at [email protected].

https://d21toastmasters.ca/event/training/district-21-train-trainer-event

05/17/2026

05/17/2026

It’s always about more than you think 💛

05/11/2026