One of our guests shared an insightful comment about the importance of feedback during today’s meeting at Shin-Osaka Leaders Toastmasters Club. As we become working professionals, there are many situations where we are expected not only to receive feedback, but also to give feedback to others. However, giving feedback is not always easy. It requires communication skills, empathy, and the ability to express opinions in a way that encourages others without making them feel unco

Welcoming a First-Time Guests Who Took on the Challenge At our May 19 meeting of the Shin-Osaka Leaders Toastmasters Club, we were delighted to welcome a first-time guests to our meeting.　Even though it was their very first Toastmasters experience, they courageously stepped forward and participated in the Table Topics session — our impromptu speaking activity. Speaking without preparation in a second language is never easy.　That is exactly why we appreciated their willingness

Evaluation Festival This was our first "Evaluation Festival" following part of Toastmasters' Evaluation Contest protocol though this was...

The Art of Giving Feedback - Evaluation Workshop This Special Event focused on our skills in giving feedback in the form of evaluation...