Empowering students since July 2022, the IIMS Toastmasters Club is a club dedicated to the personal and professional growth of each member. In a friendly, fun, and supportive environment, members gather weekly to enhance public speaking, build confidence, and take on leadership roles. The club offers valuable experience, allowing students to develop in-demand communication, leadership, and networking skills. Part of a global network, the club also offers opportunities to connect with diverse educational, corporate, and community clubs.
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The Pathways learning experience is an interactive and flexible education program like no other. It was created to help you strengthen your communication and leadership skills as you grow toward personal and professional success—all while having fun with others in the process! Take this journey and partake in:
This path helps you build your skills as a strategic leader. The projects on this path focus on understanding leadership and communication styles, the effect of conflict on a group and the skills needed to defuse and direct conflict. These projects also emphasize the development of strategies to facilitate change in an organization or group, interpersonal communication and public speaking. This path culminates in a project focused on applying your leadership skills.
This path helps you build your skills as a strategic leader. The projects on this path focus on understanding leadership and communication styles, the effect of conflict on a group and the skills needed to defuse and direct conflict. These projects also emphasize the development of strategies to facilitate change in an organization or group, interpersonal communication and public speaking. This path culminates in a project focused on applying your leadership skills.
This path is designed to help you build your skills as a humorous and engaging public speaker. The projects on this path focus on understanding your sense of humor and how that sense of humor translates to engaging audience members. The projects contribute to developing an understanding of how to effectively use humor in a speech, including challenging situations and impromptu speeches. This path culminates in an extended humorous speech that will allow you to apply what you learned.
This path helps you build your skills as a public speaker and leader. The projects on this path focus on developing a strong connection with audience members when you present, speech writing and speech delivery. The projects contribute to building an understanding of the steps to manage a project, as well as creating innovative solutions. This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership” project of your design.
This path helps you build your skills as a public speaker and leader. The projects on this path focus on developing a strong connection with audience members when you present, speech writing and speech delivery. The projects contribute to building an understanding of the steps to manage a project, as well as creating innovative solutions. This path culminates in a “High Performance Leadership” project of your design.
This path helps you build your skills as a powerful and effective communicator. The projects focus on learning strategies for building connections with the people around you, understanding motivation and successfully leading small groups to accomplish tasks. This path culminates in a comprehensive team-building project that brings all of your skills together—including public speaking.
This path helps you build your skills as a powerful and effective communicator. The projects focus on learning strategies for building connections with the people around you, understanding motivation and successfully leading small groups to accomplish tasks. This path culminates in a comprehensive team-building project that brings all of your skills together—including public speaking.
This path helps you build your skills as a powerful and effective communicator. The projects focus on learning strategies for building connections with the people around you, understanding motivation and successfully leading small groups to accomplish tasks. This path culminates in a comprehensive team-building project that brings all of your skills together—including public speaking.
This path helps you build your skills as a leader in communication. The projects on this path focus on understanding diversity, building personal and/or professional connections with a variety of people and developing a public relations strategy. Communicating well interpersonally and as a public speaker is emphasized in each project. The path culminates in a project to apply your skills as a leader in a volunteer organization.
This path helps you build your skills as a collaborative leader. The projects on this path focus on active listening, motivating others and collaborating with a team. Each project contributes to building interpersonal communication and public speaking skills. This path culminates in a project focused on applying your leadership skills.
This path helps you build your skills as a strategic communicator and leader. The projects on this path focus on developing your skills for sharing information with a group, planning communications and creating innovative solutions. Speech writing and speech delivery are emphasized in each project. This path culminates in the development and launch of a long-term personal or professional vision.
What they say
“IIMS Toastmasters has been instrumental in my leadership journey. Taking on different roles within the club has helped me develop essential skills like planning, organizing, and delegating. I’ve become a more effective leader.”
“I set a goal to become a more confident speaker, and IIMS Toastmasters is helping me to achieve it. The club’s structured program and supportive atmosphere provides the perfect environment for growth.”
“Being a part of IIMS Toastmasters has been a transformative experience. I’ve learned to think critically, articulate my thoughts clearly, and adapt to different situations. It’s helped me grow both personally and professionally.”
“Joining IIMS Toastmasters is a game-changer. I am quite conscious of public speaking, but now I am gradually becoming confident. The supportive environment helped me overcome my fear and build my self-esteem.”
“I struggled with nervousness, but IIMS Toastmasters Club has been providing the perfect platform to overcome it. The constructive feedback and encouragement from fellow members is helping me build my confidence and improve my public speaking skills.”
“I’ve met amazing people at IIMS Toastmasters. The club has helped me expand my professional network and build lasting friendships. It’s more than just a club; it’s a community.”
Joining the IIMS Toastmasters Club is a fantastic way to invest in your personal and professional growth. Here's why: - Build Confidence: Overcome your fears and speak with poise and conviction. - Develop Essential Soft Skills: Enhance your communication, leadership, public speaking, and networking abilities. - Gain In-Demand Skills: Acquire skills that are highly sought after by employers. - Personal Growth and Self-Development: Discover your potential, become self-aware and become a better version of yourself.
- Personalized Learning: Progress through self-paced Pathways Projects to develop your desired skills. - Regular Practice: Participate in weekly meetings to practice speaking up and handle impromptu situations through Table Topics sessions. - Develop Focus and Attentiveness: Take on roles like Ah Counter and Timer to improve your concentration and listening skills. - Leadership Development: Learn to organize and manage meetings and events efficiently, and build yourself by taking on leadership roles such as executive committee, area, and district leadership roles. - Event Planning Experience: Contribute to themed meetings and events as Toastmaster of the Day (TMoD). - Personalized Support: Receive valuable guidance and feedback through evaluation sessions and mentorship. - International Recognition: Earn an internationally recognized certification from Toastmasters International. - Career Advancement: Enhance your resume and make a strong impression on potential employers. - Networking Opportunities: Connect with Toastmasters from diverse companies and communities to expand your professional network.
- Attend Meetings: Attend at least three of our weekly meetings, held every Thursday at 5:30 PM. - Consult with a Member: Speak with any of our executive committee members to learn more about the club. - Complete Application: Fill out a membership application form. - Pay Membership Fees: Make the following payments: New Member Fee: $20 (one-time) 6-Month Membership Fee: $60 By following these simple steps, you can become a valued member of our club and start your journey toward personal and professional growth.
Absolutely! The investment you make in Toastmasters is an investment in yourself. It becomes more rewarding when you make the most out of this platform. Here's why: Comprehensive Skill Development: Progress through self-paced Pathways Projects to develop specific communication and leadership skills. International Recognition: Earn globally recognized certifications that validate your abilities. Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Contests and Workshops: Represent yourself in contests at the club, area, division, and district levels, both nationally and internationally.
To learn more about Toastmasters, you can: - Contact the Club Vice President Membership (VPM): Reach out to the VPM directly to get your queries answered. - Connect with Executive Committee Members: Contact any of the executive committee members to discuss your interest. - Leave Your Contact Information: Contact the club's reception and provide your contact details. The VPM will reach out to you directly. Don't hesitate to reach out to us with any questions you may have. We're here to help!