Welcome!

Posted on March 6, 2012 by admin

Want to Improve Your Communication Skills?

Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills…
Ignite your career?…
Win that job interview…
Or maybe you just want to become comfortable speaking in public?

You’ve come to the right place. Since 1924, more than 4 million people around the world have become more confident speakers and leaders because of their participation in Toastmasters.

Our club, Toastmasters of La Jolla was founded in 1978 and has been a staple club in the San Diego area ever since. We’ve earned the President’s Distinguished Club honor in 2007, 2008, and 2011 – this is the highest award a chapter of Toastmasters can achieve.

Membership in Toastmasters in one of the greatest investments you can make in yourself. Come join us for an evening of fun!

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LOOK BELOW FOR UP-TO-DATE NEWS FROM TOASTMASTERS!

Check out the May 8th Speeches!

Posted on May 9, 2012 by TMLJ_admin

First up we have Kev:

Followed by an excellent speech by Diana:

Could you be the next speaker tackling your fear of public speaking? These two were just like you before taking control of their lives and becoming better people. I’ll see you at the next meeting!

Meeting Tonight – April 10th – Theme: Fearlessness

Posted on April 10, 2012 by TMLJ_admin

Time for you to break the fearlessness of public speaking!

Come out tonight at 6:30pm and have some fun watching others give prepared speeches, improptu improv speeches, and FREE FOOD!.

Can’t wait to meet you!

Best Speech Winner – Glenn Hirsh – March 20, 2012

Posted on March 27, 2012 by TMLJ_admin

Sit back and watch a pro:

Great work Glenn!

To the new visitor: With a lot of hard work and determination you can achieve this level of confidence speaking in front of a crowd. Toastmasters of La Jolla will help you along your journey to competent communication. Come out tonight to the La Jolla Firehouse YMCA at 6:30p and check us out!

SPECIAL MEETING TODAY!

Posted on March 20, 2012 by TMLJ_admin

Tonight’s Toastmaster’s theme is: COMPETITION.

Our Toastmaster of the evening is: Kevin Espiritu

Speakers: Vera Flame, Glenn Hirsh, and Hani Mussa.

If you are interested in Toastmasters come out tonight! Sure to be tons of fun!

Location: La Jolla YMCA Firehouse. Be there or be square.

SPECIAL MEETING TODAY – March 13, 2012

Posted on March 13, 2012 by TMLJ_admin

Hey Everyone,

Just a reminder that this week we will not be meeting at the YMCA Firehouse in downtown La Jolla.

Instead come join the fun at: 939 Coast Boulevard, La Jolla, CA 92037

Should be fantastic! Can’t wait to see you.

TMLJ

A Flavor of Toastmasters Table Topics

Posted on March 10, 2012 by TMLJ_admin

Everyone experiences moments of impromptu speaking in their daily lives…

Have you ever been asked to give a quick recap of a meeting, prepare a 5 minute presentation in front of a group of guests, or just had to come up with a response on the spot? These are not every day skills that everyone excels at. These are skills that need practice and there is no better place to practice these skills than at a Toastmasters meeting.

Lets run through a typical Table Topics session:

The Table Topics master states that Table Topics Word of the Day, which needs to be incorporated into the speech.
The Table Topics master calls up a person to participate.
The Table Topics master gives the participant either a question or a statement which they are to then give a 45sec to 1min 30sec impromptu speech.

Now that you understand a little bit about Table Topics. Which person would you vote for the best Table Topics speech in the video above? Put you answer in the comments below!

Until next time.

Battle of the Giants

Posted on March 6, 2012 by TMLJ_admin

Battle for Best Speech: Jay vs. Hani

Opponent 1: Jay

Opponent 2: Hani

Who do you think had the best speech? Submit your answers in the comments below!

Come out and support our speakers every Tuesday at 6:30p at the YMCA Firehouse.

A Flavor of La Jolla

Posted on March 6, 2012 by TMLJ_admin

Hello All,

Welcome to the Toastmasters of La Jolla website. I am your host, Jon, and I will be introducing you to great videos of our speakers as they progress on the path to competent communication in front of people.

In our meetings we typically have 2 to 3 prepared speeches. This is when a person has a week or more to prepare a speech based around a desired skill to be learned from the speaker’s manual. After the speech is given, an evaluator gives a follow up speech on how the prepared speaker might be able to improve for next time. Consistent feedback is the key to perfecting your skills.

Our first speaker was Vera and here was her speech:

What an amazing speech Vera!

Her evaluator was Jay and here was his evaluation:

Fantastic feedback.

Come out to the next Toastmasters of La Jolla meeting which is tonight at the YMCA Firehouse in La Jolla at 6:30p. Remember you can come in as many times as you’d like without paying until you want to become a member, so no pressure ever.

-TMLJ