Here's a Tip - Try Toastmasters!

Fellow Realtors,

I've been a member of Toastmasters - a public speaking club and leadership club for over a decade. There are community clubs around the country. If you want to check for a local club near you - check the website.

www.toastmasters.org

My club is community based - we meet at a local Community College. We have people from almost every industry and walk-of-life. We have members from all over the world that share their experiences. The goal of Toastmasters is to provide a safe, welcoming environment to improve your public speaking skills.

I joined to work on my presentation skills; but found that joining helped me in other ways as well. I can make conversation and sustain it in any given situation. I have solid, impactful answers when called upon in business and stronger confidence in myself. Immediate constructive feedback is given by fellow members with areas of "greatness" and areas for improvement. The feedback is the key! We're all a part of TM to learn and get better.

Slowing down, pacing myself, eliminating filler words are all some of the areas I needed to improve. A fellow Realtor and I were talking last week. She is selling her home and moving to another part of the state. She told me she will really miss the club. It made me realize Toastmasters doesn't need to be a secret; especially when it can benefit anyone! The price is right too! Dues vary but generally $30-$35 for the year!

Go for it!