Boston Toastmasters

I used to get dragged to my mother’s Toastmasters meetings as a kid. A group of serious businessmen and women sitting around a long conference table, in suits, giving speeches mostly about their work, or their own life (albeit in a resume-​format). It was dull, uptight, and inclusive.
Boston Toastmasters could not be farther from that!
I attended a few meetings as a guest initially in May 2013, and much to my surprise, it was a youthful, upbeat, and incredibly diverse club. No dress attire (though it doesn’t hurt when you’re giving a speech), job (many clubs are only for certain companies), or experience required. Most meetings draw crowd of 40 – 70 people, including a plethora of guests. People of all ages, races, statuses and styles, yet everyone is incredibly supportive of each other and their respective journeys to improve their public speaking skills. Many come just to listen to speeches!
All the club officers are very welcoming and run the meetings and club smoothly and efficiently. There are opportunities to socialize after the meeting when a large group heads to Cornwall’s in Kenmore Square, as well as informal group dinners and picnics open to members and their significant others.
Whether you are looking to nail that wedding toast, give a great presentation at work, or even just work up the courage to speak for a single minute during Table Topics (a portion of the meeting where even guests can participate), then Boston Toastmasters can be, and wants to be, for you.