14 September 2015 Success! We have reached our first goal! We now have 20 eligible members and can charter as an official club in Toastmasters International! This is no small deal. Toastmasters is a global organization with over 90 years of experience in speaking and leadership. As official Toastmasters, Center Berlin members will have access […]
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31 August 2015 This was an extra meeting on our calendar, the unusual 5th Monday of a month. For a bit of “madness” one of our coaches presided over the meeting. Although we were all absolutely crazy about the speeches we heard (that’s a good thing, by the way), we saved the real madness for
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24 August 2015 The one thing I love about Toastmasters is that I learn so much from the speeches our members give – anything from how shoes reflect our soul, to the science of optimism and a lover’s kiss. Dagmar led us expertly through the evening, piquing our curiosity at every turn of the agenda.
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10 August 2015 Incredible participation! Of the 29 individuals in attendance, at least 24 took active roles. “Learning by doing” is a group activity at Center Berlin Toastmasters. Despite the heat, everyone was fully engaged and engaging. We were treated to: four great prepared speeches five creative spontaneous speeches explicit feedback on good strategies used
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27 July 2015 Our 4th meeting set a new high. We had so much fun – all 30 of us! Toastmasters from Singapore, Poland and Munich added to the cultural diversity of the evening. Felow Toastmasters from other Berlin clubs – First Berlin, Mercury, Spreeredner and Adlershof – made the long journey from their “Kietz”
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13 July 2015 Change is a certainty in all areas of life, right? And Center Berlin Toastmasters is no exception. This meeting we took the advice of our guest, Yury, and rearranged our seating. We all enjoyed the result – a much improved atmosphere of connection! This served as a practical example of the Toastmasters’
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22 June 2015 Our second meeting saw 23 Toastmasters and guests settle down for another great evening of prepared and spontaneous speeches. The introductory round, based on a TRAVEL theme, had us hopping all over the world. From Boras to Zimbabwe, China to New Zealand, Miami to Tokyo, we are very experienced globetrotters. Two more
On 8 June 2015, after months of looking for a venue and gathering support, Center Berlin Toastmasters held its very first meeting. We are extremely grateful to Forum Factory for hosting our events. Forum Factory is an impressive space with very talented and helpful event management staff. Thank you Björn Löckel for inviting us in!
