Techwondoe Toastmasters: Personal & Professional Growth.

At Techwondoe, we believe in the importance of both professional and personal development. We’re dedicated to nurturing well-rounded professionals who can lead with confidence, clarity, and kindness. To support this, we host Techwondoe Toastmasters, an in-house initiative designed to help our team members build confidence, public speaking, and leadership skills in an engaging setup.

Techwondoe Toastmasters is more than just a session; it's a collaborative platform where our team members come together, support each other, and practice invaluable career skills. Each session is organized around key segments:

• Toastmaster of the Day
• Grammarian
• Prepared Speeches
• Table Topics
• Evaluation

These elements encourage both planned and spontaneous speaking, helping participants master both the art of presentation and quick thinking.

Toastmaster of the Day

The Toastmaster of the Day leads the session, setting the tone, introducing the theme and speakers, and guiding the flow, thus helping to build organizational and leadership capabilities.

Grammarian

The Grammarian enhances participants' linguistic awareness by noting specific language strengths and areas for improvement and also acts as the Ah-Counter to track filler words, helping members improve clarity and precision in speech.

Timed Prepared Speeches

The Timed Prepared Speeches segment gives team members an opportunity to refine their ideas and deliver meaningful presentations, honing their oral communication, presentation, and time management skills.

Table Topics

The Table Topics section focuses on impromptu speaking, challenging participants to think on their feet in a supportive atmosphere.

Evaluation

The Evaluation segment provides constructive feedback, allowing participants to recognize their strengths and identify areas for growth.

These sessions offer a safe space for growth where employees can experiment with new ideas, practice public speaking, and both give and receive constructive feedback, allowing them to sharpen their presentation skills and improve their confidence without fear of judgment. This supportive environment helps our team members gain not only competence but also the courage to reach their potential and advance in their careers.

The impact of these sessions has been inspiring. Participants have reported tangible benefits, including:

• Greater confidence during client meetings and internal discussions.
• Noticeable improvement in communication clarity, leading to more impactful interactions.
• Enhanced quick-thinking skills, which have helped participants handle unplanned situations and impromptu challenges.

For a fully remote company like ours, these sessions bridge the virtual gap, bringing colleagues closer and fostering a stronger sense of connection. Techwondoe Toastmasters sessions have quickly become a fundamental part of our employee engagement activities, reinforcing our commitment to personal and professional development, collaboration, and fun.

Through this initiative, our team members emerge not only as skilled communicators and leaders but as empowered individuals ready to make a difference both within and beyond Techwondoe.

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