Toastmasters - Captivating Dialogue

02/09/2026

Reminder: We are now Toastmasters - Well Said.

Welcome to new member, Josh! He visited for his second time last week.

We also had two interesting speeches. Tim gave an inspiring and thought-provoking one titled Honor vs. Honesty. And Rich shared insight with humor about Keeping the Commitment in relation to supporting your Toastmasters club. The theme was Chocolate, but neither Mr. Wonka nor Charlie Bucket were seen.

For Table Topics, we reviewed a few tips:
* start talking and meander until an idea comes to you
* over-accept the topic
* get the audience to feel an emotion by telling a brief story

We'd love to see you at our next meeting on February 18, 12 pm.

Have a great week.

09/03/2025

We're rebranding! Captivating Dialogue has become Well Said Toastmasters.
Please follow our new page.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580111226403

Laugh and learn is what we do at our club meetings. Members and guests say, "I love the supportive atmosphere"!

07/23/2025

New President, Al Herr.
Same date and time.
A fun mix of new and old members.
We'd love to have you visit.

07/03/2025

We're looking for guest speakers! Whether you're a Toastmaster or not, we'd love to hear your talk. For more details, email [email protected].

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04/29/2025

We have a special opportunity this Wednesday to learn from one of Toastmasters' great storytellers — Bryant Pergerson!

Bryant holds an incredible eight (8!) Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) awards and has won at every level of the International Speech Contest, all the way up to competing brilliantly in the World Championship of Public Speaking Finals.

Recently, Bryant moved back to the Carolinas and is now actively involved in our District leadership — so it’s a real privilege for us to host him at our meeting!

Invite your guests to join us — either in person or online.
Bryant will deliver a special presentation designed just for us. To get the most out of it, he recommends reading this article before the meeting:
The Oldest Rule of Compelling Writing
https://lindac.substack.com/p/the-oldest-rule-of-compelling-writing

Kevin Snyder will be our Toastmaster this Wednesday 4/30 at 12:00 PM!
Mark your calendars — you don't want to miss it! (Don’t let FOMO — Fear of Missing Out — get you!)

If you’re joining virtually, here’s our Zoom link to attend and to share with guests:
Zoom link: meet.google.com/kmb-sgkx-ikb

Get ready for an amazing meeting!
See you Wednesday.

Aristotle taught it. Hemingway used it. Matthew McConaughey still does.

04/14/2025

We have two newer speakers this week, and I'm very excited to hear them!

Guests are always welcome and encouraged! Who do you know that wants to:

* gain self-confidence
* get over their fear of public speaking ( #1 fear, often more than death)
* learn better communication skills
* get a promotion at work
* spend time on personal growth with like-minded people
* get out of the house and have fun

(photo by fauxels on pexels)

04/07/2025

📢 Join Our Toastmasters Storytelling Workshop! 🎤✨

Want to captivate an audience with your stories? Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or just starting out, this Storytelling Workshop will help you craft and deliver compelling narratives! Presented by Bryant Pergerson, District 117's Club Growth Director, this will be a fabulous event!

📅 Date: April 30
⏰ Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
📍 In-Person: Christ Baptist Church, 400 Newton Road
💻 Virtual: Join us online! Click here:
https://meet.google.com/kmb-sgkx-ikb

Learn how to add emotion, structure, and impact to your stories. Don’t miss this chance to elevate your speaking skills!

03/27/2025

This is a speech one of our members gave recently about a life-changing experience and the importance of questioning your beliefs.

We all like to think we’re logical, but confirmation bias has other plans. It makes us seek out info that supports what we already believe and ignore anything that challenges it. Add in information bubbles (social media algorithms feeding us what we want to see), and it’s easy to get stuck in an echo chamber.

Real growth comes from questioning your deeply held beliefs. Ask yourself:
❓ What if I’m wrong?
❓ What sources am I NOT considering?
❓ Am I seeking truth or just validation?

Be curious. Challenge your assumptions. The world is bigger than our biases.

03/20/2025

If you virtually attended our special presentation by David Brooks yesterday, and would like a copy of the notes from his presentation and Q&A session, please email us:

[email protected]

As a reminder, we will have a Storytelling Workshop on April 30. It will be presented in person by Bryant Pergerson, District 117’s Club Growth Director and former Toastmaster of the Year. This will be an exceptional opportunity to learn from a very talented speaker! Guests are welcome to attend either in person or virtually.

Send a message to learn more

03/08/2025

🌟 Exciting Event Alert! 🌟

Mark your calendars! Our next meeting is on March 19, and we have a special treat for you. 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome David Brooks, DTM, as our guest speaker! David Brooks was the Toastmasters World Speaking Champion in 1990. He’ll be delivering a 30-40 minute virtual presentation packed with valuable tips for newer speakers. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this is an incredible opportunity to learn from an expert!

Since we welcome virtual guests, feel free to invite friends, colleagues, or anyone who might benefit. Let’s make this an engaging and inspiring session!

📅 Save the date – March 19, 12-1 pm EST

We can't wait to see you there!

For details and virtual link: [email protected]

Here is David Brooks' award winning speech.

Toastmasters Champion in 1990 for the International Public Speech Contest.

03/04/2025

🌟 Join Us for an Exciting Toastmasters Open House! 🌟
Spring is in the air, and so is the perfect opportunity to grow, connect, and have fun! 🎉
Whether you're looking to sharpen your public speaking skills, build confidence, or just meet great people, this is the event for you. A full room brings great energy, so invite your friends, colleagues, and neighbors—the more, the merrier!
Let’s make this an unforgettable event together. See you on March 5! 🎤✨
https://cdraleigh.toastmastersclubs.org