Learning Organization

Toastmasters International

One of the pioneers of public speaking was Ralph C. Smedley the founder of Toastmasters International. The first Toastmasters club was established on October 22, 1924, in Santa Ana, California, by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, who conceived and developed the idea of helping others to speak more effectively. More clubs were formed, and Toastmasters International was incorporated under California law on December 19, 1932.

• T.M.I. now has over 8500 clubs world wide that can help you develop better communication, listening and leadership skills at an very affordable cost. Visit T.M.I. at http://www.toastmasters.org, find a club near you and learn more about the organization and how they can benefit you in developing the leader within.

• If you live in Vancouver, BC come and visit me at Metro Speakers http://www.metrospeakers.org

Christopher Leadership Seminars

• The Christopher Leadership Courses of Canada

Dale Carnegie & Associates

• http://www.dale-carnegie.com

Your local school boards and colleges:

• Your local school boards and colleges offer basic public speaking courses that can help you begin the process.

• Another local (Vancouver, BC) public speaking training organization http://www.speakeasy-seminars.com