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Based on your experience, is Toastmasters worth it?

I am highly anxious and nervous when it comes to public speaking. I’d like to recognize my employees with awards for all the wonderful things they do, but the awards ceremony is 300 people strong. I refuse to let my fears get in the way of giving them the recognition they deserve. Is toastmasters the way to go or is there something better out there?

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iamnikki · 31-35, F

Try it. I participated in a few via zoom. Going to the first in person meeting next week. Like you, I have big goals, and I'm not gonna let anxiety get in the way. I no longer have a fear of public speaking since I've done many speeches, in class, at church, and internship, and because you can practice what you'll say over and over. My issue is meeting new people and the anxiety that comes with it.
Good luck to you

DecafD

@iamnikki thanks so much! Glad that you no longer have a fear of this.

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@DecafD just of speeches, cause you get to practice before you present.
If only I could practice meeting new people over and over lol

DecafD

@iamnikki haha yeah I’m actually doing this now and what I didn’t realize is that the other person 8/10 times more nervous than I am. Like today I had to be the one that kept the conversation going and I never imagined that would happen- that it would always be the other person that’s more extroverted than I’ll ever be.