Meet our members
All of Harbord Diggers Toastmasters members have joined Toastmasters to improve their presentation skills, confidence and leadership abilities - however, we also like to enjoy ourselves. At our meetings you’ll also be able to socialise with a group of like-minded individuals who enjoy themselves while investing in their personal development.
30 members
Professionals, retirees and homemakers
Aged 18 to 50+
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MEET OUR MEMBERS
Anna F
"Toastmasters has given me the confidence to speak up for myself at work and in my personal life. I now contribute in meetings and am not afraid to ask difficult questions.”
Anna Farr - Freelance Corporate Writer
Luke
"I joined Toastmasters as previously I was very uncomfortable with speaking publicly. Since joining Harbord Diggers Toastmasters, I have overcome this fear and now welcome and look forward to public speaking. I enjoy the friendly and supportive culture at the club, with the regular opportunities to learn skills such as delivering presentations, chairing meetings, evaluating and providing feedback to help other members achieve their potential, being aware of how to communicate to a diverse audience- etc, the list is extensive. Practising isolating all the different skills has really helped to integrate these into my professional and personal life"
Risk Manager. Property Finance
Amish
“I joined toastmasters as I felt I needed to improve on my public speaking and presentation skills as a lot of times I felt due to inexperience I got nervous beforehand which often led me to lose out on sales due to the nervousness. I spoke to few people and asked them for guidance and they all recommended me to join local toastmasters Club. Tried a couple and just felt at home at Diggers Club due to the experience and legacy that the club has along with awesome mentors!"
Amish - SEO Consultant, SME digital
Laura
"I was presenting at work, but always had some nerves and never felt completely in control. Joining Toastmasters opened me up to a whole new toolkit of techniques and tools that I could bring to my work presentations. It also helped me build my confidence in social situations where I was having to engage in small-talk, not something that came easily to me! Finally, by taking on leadership roles on our club's executive team - I learnt how to manage people and do so in a constructive manner.”
Laura Fagan - Research Director
Adrian
"Joining Toastmasters has helped me gain knowledge and improve my public speaking skills as well as bringing structure to my stories. I was able to be more spontaneous and more open to talk with new people."
Adrian Caliman - Cloud HCM applications consultant
Alicia
“Toastmasters has been a great opportunity to continually push me out of my comfort zone and I have benefited from this experience.
The variety of speaking opportunities available at each meeting means you get lots of opportunities to challenge yourself and constantly improve.
The group is extremely supportive, warm and welcoming, making your speaking journey one which is easy and not as daunting as you first think. No matter what industry your from or walk of life, Toastmasters teaches you invaluable skills which can benefit you in many aspects of your life.”
Media and Content Co-ordinator - Government