Member Testimonials
Here is what some of our members have to say. You can click here to view some testimonial videos as well.
Maho, Vice President Membership, 2024-2025, Founder
We are not perfect, Nobody is.
Toastmasters is a place where you can make mistakes. This is the place where we practice public speaking and improve our leadership skills.
If you are interested in what we do, even a little bit, just come and see our club. You are always welcome here.
Mariko, Immediate Past President, 2024-2025
Shin-Osaka Leaders Toastmasters Club offers many speaking opportunities to those who are wishing to grow.
- To be able to speak confidently in public
- To be able to organize my thought and express it verbally.
These were my objectives when I first joined Toastmasters Club and I soon realized there are more benefits – To be able to listen to speeches and ideas from others, to gain critical thinking skills… What’s more? You will find it out!
Lijani, Vice President Education 2024-2025
I came to know Toastmasters International during my college days in the Philippines. When I arrived in Japan two decades ago, I had been looking for a Toastmasters club to hone my interpersonal skills and call my “home” club. I have checked a few clubs already and attended as a guest, but it was just recently when I came to know Shin-Osaka Leaders Toastmasters Club and felt that instant connection - and that made me a proud member now!
Despite my busy schedule, I can’t contain my excitement to attend every session and take on a challenging role. Meeting people with diverse backgrounds and interests but sharing the same vision to unleash our potential and become the better version of ourselves in a supportive environment is a unique experience. I can’t wait to discover further what’s in store for me in this journey. Hooray! We can do it!
Izz
When I was just about ten, my mom used to take me to her Toastmasters meetings.Now that I have reached the minimum age requirement and started to dream for my future, I took the courage to join Toastmasters, too. Despite the challenges and being anxious about how to keep up with activities and everyone else, I am having fun. In every meeting, I always learn something new.
The speeches delivered by my fellow Toastmasters are awe-inspiring. When members deliver their speeches, I can understand their backgrounds and enjoy imagining how the story will unfold.
My next goal is to gain more self-confidence and I know I can do it. You can, too!
Junko, Treasurer, 2024-2025
I first heard about Toastmasters when I was much younger. At the time, I probably thought, "Sounds nice, but maybe later." Well, many years have passed since then. Procrastination has always been my worst enemy. Even so, "Better late than never!" If you are interested, you can knock on the door, just as I did recently. Then a new world has opened up for me. Here are some of the benefits I've experienced so far:
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I’ve nearly fixed my procrastination habit, allowing me to enjoy preparing for Toastmasters Club activities.
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I’ve learned the importance of striving for improvement, even if it’s just by a millimeter.
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I can apply the skills I’ve gained at Toastmasters to society, the workplace, and beyond.
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I have the opportunity to learn from wonderful people with unique strengths.
And there are many more benefits! I guarantee you will not regret joining SOL. Trust me—see for yourself.
Hideo Temma, President, 2024-2025, Founder
I waited over twenty years to join Toastmasters out of fear that I was good enough to keep up. This is the biggest regret of my life. Toastmasters, as Darren LaCroix, 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking, often says, is "the greatest place to screw up." We learn by making mistakes. And we enjoy the benefits of the skills we learn here outside Toastmasters.
If you're interested, don't wait. Drop by one of our meetings. If you don't like it, you can stay away. If you like it, you can reap the great benefit of Toastmasters for months and years. You have nothing to lose.