Join a Toastmasters Club

Yes - Toastmasters roundtable and impromptu speaking exercises helped me build confidence to work with executive stakeholders and think on my feet during presentations. I also polished my formal public speaking skills and had a great time building those skills.

Toastmasters is just as much about leadership as it is about communications. I've been in Toastmasters for over 15 years. I've held executive positions in clubs and at the district level. I've lead speech contests and club officer training. I've mentored and coached individuals and clubs.

Toastmasters is a world of leadership opportunities. And it's dirt cheap! Go to their website (toastmasters.org) and click Find a Club. You won't regret it.

Since communication skills are one of the critical soft-skill in project management, I believe to involve in Toastmasters will provide great benefits.

Toastmasters is very useful to improve our soft skills, such as leadership and interpersonal communication. Helps to develop your public speaking, control your body language, organize speech content, and persuade your audience.

Luis, yes,

you increase and diversify your network
you build self confidence
you learn techniques not only for speaking but also for organizing
you can work towards a leadership certificate