El Cerrito Toastmasters

11/25/2025

El Cerrito Toastmasters will not be meeting November 25th, but please feel free to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, December 9th!

11/10/2025

Toastmasters is for more than just becoming comfortable with public speaking. In health care and many other fields, clear communication is essential. Do you work in a field that requires effective communication?

As an academic medical center, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) knows how important clear communication in medical settings is. That’s why it sponsors two Toastmasters International chapters.

10/23/2025

Toastmasters in the news! Even though this isn't a local story, Rick's reasons for joining Toastmasters are pretty common. He describes it as a safe environment where he can "get up and speak and mess up really badly and not have to worry about it." That's a great way to describe it. You can practice in a supportive, low-pressure environment and get thoughtful feedback that will help you with speaking at work, school, or anywhere.

Approximately 75% of people experience some form of public speaking anxiety. The fear of public speaking, in fact, is called glossophobia.

10/05/2025

Did you know… El Cerrito Toastmasters meets in Albany! Meetings are the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, at 7:30pm at The Church On The Corner (Solano at Pomona). Enter on Pomona side of building. Guests are always welcome. 🎤

04/12/2025

07/20/2024

🍒🌿 Our Toastmaster group had a fantastic time cherry picking! A perfect day blending nature, camaraderie, and the joy of picking the ripest fruits together. 🍒🌞

06/04/2024

Celebrating our another Toastmaster meeting Church On the Corner, Solano Ave, Albany, 2024-03-13

01/13/2024

Curious about what we do at Toastmasters? Join our open house to learn how Toastmasters can help build your confidence in public speaking! You can join us via Zoom or in person. Email [email protected] for more details.

05/17/2023

How can you push past the fear of public speaking? Saying yes to new opportunities!

I tossed my notecards behind me, wrapped my hand around the mic, and stepped forward to address the crowd. Although I was prepared, a brief moment of fear swept over me before I opened my mouth. It wasn’t my first time speaking publicly about my area of expertise, social media, but it was the firs...

05/10/2023

"Your choice of words and images makes an impact, as well as your vocal tone and body language. Inclusive communicators know how to gauge their audience’s sensibilities and share a message that will engage without offending. How do they do it? Here are some suggestions."

Navigating the shoals of public communication today requires high emotional intelligence to ensure that everyone in your audience feels included. As Maria Cordova, president and founder of HumanageHR in Los Angeles, California, says, “We’ve all become increasingly aware of the importance of lang...