Fear and the art of communication

Toastmasters is more than just giving speeches and performing different roles. Yaquina Toastmasters helps to grow your confidence in yourself. As James Humes says, the art of communication is the language of leadership. By learning how to communicate effectively, and thinking on your feet through going to Toastmasters, you will be able to lead better. As you master the art of communication, and face fears such as fear of public speaking, or fear of stumbling over your words as you give instructions, you will gain confidence in your abilities. When you face a fear, and push through it, you find courage, strength, and confidence take the place of your fear.
How can we help you master the art of communication and leadership?

Here are our roles that help us practice skills for these arts:

1. Timer works on our scheduling and time management skills.
2. Grammarian builds your vocabulary and focuses on audible pauses.
3. Table topics master will challenge the members to think on their feet and be able to talk within a time limit of one to two minutes.
4. Speech evaluator helps the speaker to know the good things they did and how they could improve their speech. It also works on the evaluators listening and critiquing skills. 
5. General evaluator is who gives an overall observation of the meeting and provides feedback for each the roles that are being performed. 
6. Toastmaster of the day works on learning how to run a meeting, and stay on schedule. 
7. Speaker is the last role that will work on staying within a time limit to communicate your points clearly and smoothly.