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Toastmasters International

This is not a judgement of the company as a whole. Toastmasters does great things for communities on a global scale, and I felt proud about the work I did for our members. My coworkers were delightful, supportive, and worth keeping in contact with after my employment ended. I would have liked to stay longer, but the problem was that the current management of the IT department has devolved into one of intimidation, blame-shifting, and unreasonably-sudden changes in focus.

The past year has seen half of the department either quit, get let go, or get fired. This has left the department a shadow of its former self, and worries me, as I'd like to see the company succeed in supporting its many clubs and members around the globe. Deadlines were presented without consulting employees, Christmas vacations were taken away from one part of the team without telling anyone else, and general paranoia has spread among individuals still in IT. It did not feel safe to even privately discuss discontent with the way things were being handled, as upper management was constantly stepping in to micro-manage based on rumors they had heard.

Again, this is NOT to suggest I do not recommend Toastmasters. This is a warning that until there are major changes in the IT department's management (not just management style), this is a department I cannot, in good faith, recommend.

On paper, Toastmasters International sounds like an ideal place to work: small operation, friendly atmosphere, low-stakes communication-driven educational nonprofit; then you get in the door and have the chance to see just how close the wheels are to flying off the operation every single day. The turnover rate (particularly in the already-understaffed IT department) is insane, leaving the company routinely bogged down with hacked-together software solutions for problems that shouldn't exist. Management is absent, save for the rare occurences where a five-year strategic plan is discussed for one all-hands meeting and promptly forgotten about. Off-hours and weekend work is expected, particularly around Board events, and loosely justified with the all-too-familiar "we're a family here!" gag and the occasional pizza party -- you know the drill.

Each meeting is planned between selected speakers who can be any member of the club. 
A meeting theme proposed between the toastmaster and other officers that open and close the meeting. 
The hardest part is recruiting new members because not very many people are comfortable with speaking in front of crowds. 
It is very exciting to communicate and suggest steps that must be taken with other members and officers in order to diversify club activities. 
Everyone is very supportive of one another and help each other out with conquering fear as well as expanding their personal and professional growth. 
Toastmasters has taught me that it is important part take in as many school functions possible, including those that do not solely focus on the subject matter in your field of study.

Toastmasters International was dedicated and focused on providing exceptional service to our members all over the world. 
I supervised and lead the day to day operations of the Orders and Tracking team to ensure our members needs were met. Additionally handling all escalated matters as well as process and review timesheets, payroll, and daily attendance. 
Working for the organization taught me how to be a team leader and provide the necessary tools to my staff for them to succeed. 
Toastmasters International provides great opportunity for growth and development  so the employees may improve their quality and work experience. 
I truly enjoyed working for Toastmasters. Managing my staff and helping our members was what made my day to day memorable.

During the time of being a member of toastmasters, I have come to appreciate the voice within me and I have become aware of the inspiration that I carry that brings out the best in others as I continue to discover my best qualities.

 I have learned to relax and still learning not to be so hard on self as well as enjoy the usage of my words that bring life to the lives of others especially as I relate to the most sacred areas inside of the heart. 

The most enjoyable part of speaking to a people is when I am privileged to invest into that individual and watch as they execute the words of inspiration that came from within me. I enjoy giving of myself.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Toastmasters helps good communicators to be better communicators. I loved learning and helping others to get better at public speaking.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Operating knnront of a crowd at the next level. Allowing that growth to take place openly in an area of vulnerability. It helped pave the way for others to see it's ok to do it afraid.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Amazing Is an understatement! Encouragingin sincerity. Others genuinelywanted you to succeed and did their best to help you get there.

Considering the nature of my position at LAHSA, I lead a very critical role in my department and to the organization as a whole. I found my work very fulfilling and I would do it all over again. The management team support my advancement and my two promotions based on merit. I implemented several systems within the deprtment allowing it to function more efficient and produce more accurate reports. My workplace was stressful at times, however my staff and management team had my support as much as I received from them in return.

Toastmasters International is a worldwide organization comprised of individual clubs where you can develop your leadership and communication skills. The plan is self-driven, so you can go at your own pace as quickly or slowly as you are comfortable. While public speaking is part of the Toastmasters program, it is not required that you speak immediately or at every meeting. It's all about developing your existing skills and expanding your comfort zone.

There is no failing in Toastmasters. It's one of the most supportive environments out there!

Views of any background were welcome and were able to be expressed. The board members I worked among were passionate, prompt, and inspiring. It is enjoyable encountering new faces and seeing their public speaking skills develop throughout the duration of club meetings. Through this experience I have learned how to keep an open mind, and make everyone feel included on a given task. It is challenging to organize events and make plans among other busy board members' schedules, but nevertheless the experience has been rewarding.

Toastmasters International teaches leadership and communication skills to its members. It is a supportive environment which encourages excellence in those communication and leadership skills.

Members give speeches and they are rated by the other members. 
Leadership skills are also evaluated by other members.

It is a warm and encouraging environment.

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