Here are some answers to typical questions. If you have more, please feel free to contact us.
What is Toastmasters International?
Toastmasters International is a training and educational organisation which teaches its members communication, leadership, training and management skills, and in doing so builds their self-confidence. It is the largest and most successful organisation of its type in the world. It is a non-profit organisation run as a network of clubs led by volunteers for volunteers.
When was Toastmasters International established?
Toastmasters International was founded in 1924 and now has around 10,000 clubs in over 70 countries around the world. As a Toastmaster you will be welcome in any of these clubs.
When and where do you meet?
We meet every second week on Tuesdays from 18.00 to approx 19.30.
We have a new location at Wiskadals Företagscenter, Skaraborgsvägen 21 in Borås.
Find a map here.
Why do people join
People join in order to:
- develop their communication skills
- learn to put their ideas across clearly and with conviction
- improve their self-confidence before a group of people
- learn to think quickly and clearly under pressure
- learn to listen effectively and critically
- train to become a good leader
- have fun
As you can see there are many reasons for joining Toastmasters.
