Here are a list of the educational sessions booked so far for the 2025 Conference being held in St Albert, Alberta, May 30th to June 1st. So far it promises to be an exciting event with top notch speakers. The time to register for the Early Bird Full Registration rate of $199 is quickly coming to an end on March 31st. Take advantage of this great deal for a weekend of fun, food, and education.
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How to Use LinkedIn & Your Personal Brand to Attract More Members to Your Toastmasters ClubBrittany MillerYou’re not the only Toastmasters club in town. Or option to build your communication, leadership and speaking skills. So how do you stand out and become the go-to choice for aspiring speakers and leaders in your community? It starts with your brand — both your personal brand as a Toastmaster and your club’s collective online presence. In this session, you’ll learn five key elements to showcase on LinkedIn that will help you: → Build trust & credibility — show why your club is the place to grow. → Attract the right members — connect with those seeking to improve their speaking, leadership, and confidence. → Stand out and stay top of mind — so people think of your club first when they’re ready to take the next step in their personal and professional development. No fluff. Just actionable strategies to position you — and your club — as the obvious choice for new and potential members. Because in a sea of options, the Toastmasters clubs that grow aren’t just the ones meeting regularly — they’re the ones that know how to showcase their value and create connections online. |  |
Using Improv to Drive Table Topics into ‘Our New Century’Colin Greene DTM and Gloria Bosma DTMAre your meetings starting to feel routine or lack energy? It’s time to shake things up! This interactive session will introduce you to the exciting world of improvisational games and show you how they can energize your meetings, spark fresh ideas, and turn hum-drum table topics into table topics on steroids! Come prepared to actively participate, laugh profusely, and walk away with fresh ‘new century’ ideas. |   |
Solving Problems with Liberating StructuresInger M EakinUsing a group fueled process, develop a question, find the answers, and develop a plan as individuals to find solutions. Participants will be introduced to TRIZ, 1-2-3-4, 15 %, and more. |  |
Toastmasters can Transform your life: Communication Skills (Presentation Mastery) the only skill that makes good speakers and leaders become Great.Jabulani MangenaAt the end of the session the audience members (Speakers and Leaders) will be inspired and equipped going “into our next century” with 12 ways to hack nervousness so as to present confidently and impress audiences with authentic, high-quality content to achieve excellent results every time! |  |
Celebration is more than just marking milestones, it’s about embracing life, strengthening connections, and fostering a sense of joy in every moment.Morris ChirkaThis interactive and engaging session explores how we celebrate in different aspects of life: within our communities, with others, and within ourselves. Through storytelling, exercises, and shared experiences, this speech highlights the importance of acknowledging achievements, big or small, and creating a culture of appreciation. Attendees will leave feeling empowered to bring more celebration into their daily lives, making every moment count. |  |
Commanding the room: Two vital ways to use non verbal communicationPatrick OwinoWhat separates the great speaker from the dynamic, mesmerizing speaker? It's how they command the room through use of the stage and when to & when not to use eye contact. When you command the "stage", you command the room. In this session, the audience will learn how to use the stage effectively so that their audience not only hear and see their message – but feel it, too. They will also learn when to and when not to make eye contact during their speech. |  |
THE COME OUT TO PLAY PROJECTRobert Manolson BA, Certified Career Development ProfessionalThis session is a Play-Based Learning Workshop Experience!Here's the thing! It goes without saying that managing your mental wellness is pivotal. This means practicing the all important “Time Out” from your way too many workcommitments and from your day to day stressors brought on by your constantly busy daily schedule of activities. At this year's Conference, what if you gave yourself permission for a 45 minute “Time Out” TO PLAY just for the sake of playing and having fun. Get Ready to Re-Charge, Re-Juvenate & Re-Energize. We'll play active and not so active games, in small groups and large groups. We'll lose ourselves in the laughter & fun, and feel good moments as we move fromone cooperative game to another. Nothing else compares. No special equipment required. Any comfortable clothing is fine. Heck, we don't even have to be in shape. Then, ask yourself... Why do we tend to lose our playfulness as we get older? Should it not be something that we pursue for better mental health? Interesting...when you think about it!! So, when is the next time you're going to PLAY...In YOUR Life?? And get this...what would your Club look like with a little more PLAY? Those who attend THE COME OUT TO PLAY PROJECT will have their name entered into a draw for a chance to win ONE OF THREE FREE COACHING SESSIONS ON HOW TO BEST BRING A LITTLE MORE PLAY TO THEIR CLUB courtesy... Robert Manolson BA, CCDP Certified Career Development Professional Business Owner POWERFUL PLAY EXPERIENCES www.powerfulplay.ca Brings People Together Since 2006 Founded On The Belief That We All Need More Fun At Work Team Building Experiences Expert Leading Facilitator Play-Based Learning Workshop Experiences Mental Health Optimist & Lived Experiences Story Teller LET'S GO PLAY!! |  |
