Toast of Severna Park

10/03/2022

WHY do we associate public speaking with leadership?

Here are the Top 5 Ways Public Speaking Demonstrates Your Leadership

Here are 5 Key Ways your public speaking demonstrates that you are a leader. Many people see somebody public speaking and think to themselves, "That's a lead...

09/28/2022

Sometimes giving up might be the best choice. Before you decide to do so, take into consideration the following questions Rich Hopkins asks:

Despite common motivational wisdom, and often worldwide pressure, there's nothing wrong with giving up. We've all given up at one time or another, and we will all give up in the future.

09/26/2022

As a panel moderator, what are you doing to create that special moment? It all comes down to the choices you make. When you spice it up, you will look like a hero, and the audience will rate your event as “one of the best!”

You’ve been asked to moderate a panel at a conference and you think you’ve got it covered. You’ve researched the topic, connected with the panelists and compiled your questions. You’re ready to go! Or are you?

09/21/2022

If we can laugh in moments of adversity, even momentarily, we can gain hope and a new perspective. So, go ahead, use humor in your next presentation!

Do you like to laugh? The ability to find humor in life’s situations, especially these days, may be more important than you realize. It’s often said that “laughter is the best medicine,” and since the 1980s, much research has been done on the role laughter plays in aiding the physical and me...

09/19/2022

Are you an new to ? Know that you aren't alone in your struggle. Take time to prepare and find your unique networking style. It can go along way in advancing your career! https://www.theconfusedmillennial.com/8-tips-to-network-as-an-introvert/

Networking is everything when it comes to landing a job and advancing in your career. Discover the best tips to network as an introvert!

09/14/2022

Leadership Tip: When someone comes to you with a problem, it isn't your job to solve the problem for them. It IS your job to ask great questions, draw out their inner wisdom, and empower them to solve it for themselves.

Likely every one of us will find ourselves in a position of leadership at some point. (Being a parent counts too!) Here are four ways you can start developing your leadership skills today, so you'll be ready to rise to any occasion.

09/12/2022

As you practice and prepare for your future, you will build more confidence, and the sky can be your limit. Your sky. Your limit. Anything is possible.

To anyone hoping to grow as a leader, one characteristic is sure to help: confidence. Whether you are taking on a leadership role during club meetings or building leadership skills at work, coming across as confident can increase your influence. If you weren’t born the confident leader you’d lik...

09/10/2022

The Toast of Severna Park Toastmasters Club is open to the public and welcomes all guests.

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7pm ET.

Please visit our website to find out more about our club and register to attend as a guest.

09/07/2022

"The best teams are where members and leaders listen to each other and show sensitivity to feelings and needs." ~ CarinaParisella

Command and control-style leadership will not help organisations attract and retain talent anymore. Now, the focus must be on empathetic leadership.

08/31/2022

If someone’s behavior is negatively impacting you or your organiztion, it’s okay to say something. Time well-spent in can help you deal with having awkward conversations with individuals. https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2022/apr/awkward-conversations

We’ve all been there. Someone does something irritating, off-putting, or upsetting, and we must decide to speak up or say nothing. We ask ourselves—is it worth it? Will the conversation make a difference? Will the behavior change? Do I even have the right to say anything? If I speak up, will I d...

08/29/2022

Volunteering develops work skills that benefit employers as well. Did you know that volunteering is an essential part of being a ? https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2020/feb/how-volunteering-improves-your-health

Volunteering is an essential part of being a Toastmaster. If you serve as an evaluator, Toastmaster, or Ah-Counter, you are volunteering to help people advance their skills. If you’ve served in a club leadership position, such as president, vice president public relations, or treasurer, you’ve v...