October 22, 2009 is the 85th anniversary of Toastmasters International.
Since that first meeting in the basement of the YMCA in California, hundreds of thousands of people around the world have become more effective communicators, more effective leaders, and more effective citizens.
Are you one of them? Please share your story!
Be Featured on Six Minutes
Six Minutes is looking for personal stories of success through Toastmasters. We’ll compile the best responses and feature them in a future article.
Question: How has Toastmasters made a difference in your life?
Maybe your career was boosted by superior presentation skills? Maybe your extra confidence helped you achieve your goals? Maybe your relationships improved thanks to better communication?
Please share your story, whether it be short or long, personal or public. Include your name, location, and (if relevant) your occupation.
Update: Responses have been compiled here.