May

  

2026




Articles

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Professional Development

Changing Careers?

Members share insights on making a successful transition.

Jennifer L. Blanck, DTM

Columns

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President's Message

Because of Toastmasters

Aletta Rochat, DTM
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Presentation Skills

Acing the Graduation Speech

A tennis great holds court on a college campus.

Paul Sterman
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Table Topics

Family, Friends, and Fast Thinking

Laura Mishkind
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Professional Development

Quick Networking Tips

How to calm your nerves before connecting with others.

Matt Abrahams
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Language

Word of the Month
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Your Turn

Coding Your Confidence

What developers can learn from Toastmasters.

Bhargav Trivedi
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Club Spotlight

Company Warms to Fireside Chats

Corporate Recognition awardee champions Toastmasters principles.

Stephanie Darling
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Profile

Golden Gavel Recipient Jennifer Moss Champions Workplace Well-Being

2026 honoree highlights hope and gratitude as life essentials.

Stephanie Darling
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Toastmasters News

Pathways Additions on Their Way

Vintage paths debut, with pricing updates and new learnings in store.

Paul Sterman
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Professional Development

Master Your Fear of Failure

Train your brain to move forward after a setback.

Katie Stoddart
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Professional Development

Share Your Accomplishments Without Showing Off

The art and science of effective self-promotion.

Alison Fragale, Ph.D.
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Professional Development

3 Mindset Patterns That Limit Professional Growth

Break the mental blocks and watch your confidence and success soar.

Jennifer Fidder
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Professional Development

5 Questions With Sima Dahl, DTM, AS

Professional development advice from an expert
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Member Spotlight

A Sisterhood of Speakers

Six Australian women share a decades-long Toastmasters bond.

Stephanie Darling