WAKE Forest Toastmasters CLUB

12/18/2025

Abe (not Santa) came for a surprise visit to our Wake Forest Toastmaster holiday meeting! He gave an exceptional speech!!!

02/02/2025

Wake Forest Toastmaster's club President Teresa Cleland with Lani Philips, Toastmasters Leadership Institute's keynote speaker

02/02/2025

Wake Forest Toastmasters was awarded for being only 1 of 2 clubs to have 6 officers attend Toastmasters Leadership Institute training!

05/29/2021

Great news!!! We’re now meeting in person again at the Wake Forest Chamber of Commerce. All are welcome.

Watch for our upcoming open house!

12/01/2020

Helpful advice for memorializing your loved one.

Writing and delivering a eulogy may be the hardest presentation you ever make. Sometimes it’s a labor of love, and the words flow; other times, it’s overwhelming, as emotions and memories flood the page. Learn four elements that can help you write a better speech in respect of your loved one.
https://bit.ly/TI_HeartfeltTips

12/01/2020

Fellow Toastmasters - take advantage of this while you still can!

11/11/2020

Great speakers use their platform and skills to advocate for a cause they care about. Here’s one example on the merits of climate action for business.

"Business is screwed if we don't fix climate change," says economist Rebecca Henderson. In this bold talk, she describes how unchecked capitalism destabilizes the environment and harms human health -- and makes the case for companies to step up and help fix the climate crisis they're causing. Hear w...

10/22/2020

Need help crafting your next speech? Learn the two basic concepts of construction and content to create an attention-holding talk that builds experience, confidence and a new comfort level with audiences.

What do the phrases “I want to learn more” and “The ideas are inspiring” have in common? They are both evaluations of a Toastmasters speech that address the content of the talk. What speakers say is as important and impactful as how they say it.

10/17/2020

Ready to sharpen your leadership skills? The first step is identifying your style. Check out Toastmasters on how to analyze your leadership approach.

August 2020 Featured Article, "Communicate Across Cultures". Be a better leader by making note of cultural nuances and acting accordingly, as our panel of webinar experts advise. Learn how to act as a strong leader while facing pressure.

10/07/2020

Had a fun meeting last night - a great Motivational Moment by Mike Almquist, a Zen joke by Judy, two speeches -one on real estate investment and another where Pearl shared her experience getting a new job. Mark asked as some fun Table Topics questions.
Judy Stubanas was voted in as VP of Membership, and Diane Fehy as our newest member.

10/05/2020

For a speaker, laughter has the power to impart confidence and provide a boost of propelling energy. For a listener, laughter has the potential to lighten the mood and ease tension. Read this Toastmaster magazine cover story to learn three strategies to help you connect with your and spark .

Laughter is magical. For a speaker, it has the power to impart confidence. Nothing feels better than receiving a roar of approval from an audience after delivering your punchline. It can provide a boost of energy and propel you into the heart of your speech.

10/02/2020

Vocal variety is an essential element of an effective speech. One technique, however, does not involve using the voice at all. It’s the pause. For tips on how to experiment with the pause, read on.

Vocal variety is an essential element of an effective speech. I enjoy using all the various dimensions of vocal expression, including volume, pitch and emotion. My favorite technique, however, does not involve using the voice at all. It is the pause.