Tampere Toastmasters Open House 2022
Would you like to… Then Toastmasters is for you! Come to our Open House and see the benefits of becoming a member of Tampere Toastmasters. March 17 | 18:00 | Åkerlundinkatu 8, first floor.
Would you like to… Then Toastmasters is for you! Come to our Open House and see the benefits of becoming a member of Tampere Toastmasters. March 17 | 18:00 | Åkerlundinkatu 8, first floor.
When was the last time you allowed yourself not to be good to start something new? Sometimes, as adults, we tend to avoid new learning because there is less and less willing to risk failure. Also, the old-fashioned, limiting belief … Continued
Work in progress… but… read.. We have been asked around because in our group, we do meetings hybrid. Although in-person events are always preferred, we have found that they have some more advantages than disadvantages. When you can attend, but … Continued
Have you ever felt that gut-punching feeling when you’re asked to speak in front of people? Maybe you felt numb, your stomach sank, your palms were sweating, and your mind was racing wild? Public speaking shouldn’t make you ill with … Continued
Professional life is changing significantly and not only due to the last two years of the pandemic but also due to different needs people have in their workplaces. Life as we know it is not a one-career-per-lifetime world anymore. People … Continued
When it comes to confidence, ‘build’ is the keyword. ‘Build’ indicates that gaining confidence is a gradual, step-by-step, experience-by-experience process. The great news is it does not necessarily need to be a slow process! Here are our Six Tampere Toastmasters … Continued
It is a luxury to be really listened to, to be truly heard. Most people are not good listeners. Usually, when they appear to listen, they are actually waiting for their turn to speak. However, no one can be a … Continued
Every day, people are overloaded with information. Because they are being overloaded, they only listen to people or brands that communicate simply and clearly. You may have heard that our brain still functions in a Treat/Reward response despite millions of … Continued
Today was our area B2&B4 Humorous and Table topics contests. What a day! We met in person! Invaluable experience.Tampere Toastmasters was represented by Jose Maria Perez-Macias who took the third place!💥✨💥 Great job, Jose! On division level (Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania) … Continued
Have you ever thought that leadership is only for a few? More like corporative stuff for managers and executives? Peter Drucker postulated that “The only definition of a leader is someone who has followers.” To elaborate a bit on the … Continued
How can people become better communicators in their daily life? Our Table topics contestants agreed on practice, crafting a message, listening actively (especially to your wife), and practising again. We are happy to have Jose representing our Tampere Toastmasters club … Continued
Do you dare to take a shot? Some weeks ago, two of our Tampere Toastmasters members went international! represented by Adriana Vasilache and Anna Männikko. In Toastmasters, we do not only organize meetings but also local (Tampere) area (within Finland) … Continued
Anna Männikkö acts as our Secretary of the club. She keeps the agenda during our board meetings and ensures we don’t lose sight of what matters. Originally from Poland, Anna moved to Tampere, Finland in 2010 to live with her … Continued
Can joining a Toastmasters club help you overcome social anxiety? The answer is yes. Ada Dumitrescu, one of our most active members, tells her story of overcoming social anxiety and finding the confidence to share her ideas in front of … Continued
Adriana Vasilache is a District 108 Club Growth Director, past President of our club and currently serving as Sergeant at Arms. She is a driving force in our club thanks to her visionary leadership and unmatched commitment. In her own … Continued
Toastmasters is for everyone, regardless of their background and education Annisa Rantanen Today we introduce you to our club’s president, Annisa Rantanen and her inspiring story. I joined Toastmasters in 2016, and I found my local club in Tampere, thanks to one … Continued
Jose Maria Perez-Macias Martin is serving our club as the President for the year 2020-2021. Originally from Spain, he moved to Tampere in 2012 to work at Tampere University. Six years later, Jose Maria visited Tampere Toastmasters for the first time. … Continued
“Most people come to Toastmasters to learn how to speak in public. It is one of people’s biggest fears. They join the club when they see that public speaking can be learned in a positive and helpful atmosphere. It is … Continued