When I joined Afterburners Toastmasters, I was eager to gain experience from public speaking. As I participated in the different roles, meeting after meeting, I began to notice a confidence in me I didn’t know I had. One day, as I was giving a presentation at school, one of my classmates congratulated me and told me I presented and spoke really well. It was at that moment that I realized the value in my commitment to this club. Afterburners Toastmasters has helped me control my fear of public speaking, it has given me confidence to speak up more frequently in public, and it has helped me improve my communication skills. Not only have I benefited from being able to learn from all the talent and gifts other members have, I feel at home and welcomed through their friendship.
I advise anyone who is looking for a public speaking club to question what you hope to get out of this type of organization. If what you’re looking for is what I found, then come and be a part of Afterburners Toastmasters.
Saraí Garcia
