·         For me it's getting comfortable speaking to a large audience. 

·        I immigrated to Canada a few years ago. Language is my biggest barrier. Whenever I thought about my language, I lost my confidence completely. It always make me frustrated. One of my friend joined TM and I can see his change. So why not try? So far I think I gained some confidence back.

·         The convenient time and location are the things that first attracted me to this club.

·         In my job or at work, we have team meetings and I want to express my ideas and facilitate a meeting. I decided to join the Toastmasters club to build my confidence and to develop my leadership skills and communication skills.  Thanks

·         I got seriously interested in TM through one of the members who inspired me.

·         I went to other TM Clubs in the past prior to joining Simcoe Speakers,  whether it was timing or lack of confidence but I did not end up joining then. Years later, I started to realise that "Being shy was getting in the way of what I want in life".  All the possibilities of what could be... if I can only ask for it.

Simcoe Speakers is one of the most supportive and encouraging clubs that I have the privilege of calling my home.