Very structured, dynamic, fun group of people. Very inviting and kind. I've attended 3X as a guest…read moreand have not spoken yet. However, I definitely have learned a lot and feel more comfortable with speaking soon. If you're wanting to gain confidence, become a speaker, or presenter, this is a great space to be in.

I've been a member for a few months now and I LOVE IT! I highly recommend checking out the club!…read moreIf you are looking to become a better leader and more confident speaker and meet some amazing fun people, then this club is for you :) The meetings are every Thursday evening from 6:30-8. Be prepared to laugh a lot and have a good time!

I highly recommend Dynamic Speakers San Diego Toastmasters club!!!…read more Perfect for: - Improving your self confidence - Improving your verbal communication skills (not just public speaking) - Getting leadership skills - Getting friendly and supportive feedback From Toastmasters organization's website: "Toastmasters...empowers people to achieve their full potential and realize their dreams. Through our member clubs, people throughout the world can improve their communication and leadership skills, and find the courage to change." Best of all, it's free to visit, and you may listen to my speech. :) P.S. We meet every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30 at BAE Systems, San Diego.

Through Dynamic Speakers Toastmasters I've acquired self-confidence and learned communication and…read moreleadership skills that I never would have thought possible. I joined the club at my first meeting but then let my fear and anxiety take over and I avoided meetings for months. But I knew that this club could help me and so I challenged myself to attend. The friendliness and helpfulness of the members encouraged me to continue to attend to build my self-confidence and communication skills and, eventually, my leadership skills. Besides the membership, what I like about the program is its go-at-your-own-pace approach. The initial communication and leadership manuals take you through 10 projects, each designed to teach you a new skill. I've seen members finish manuals in as little as 6 months or take as long as 4 years. Since joining Toastmasters, when I could barely stand up in front of a few people and speak, I now regularly teach classes, have emceed an event attended by 250, and even given toasts at special occasions. I now voice my opinion at business meetings and am better in all aspects of my job; after all, the key to success in the business world is the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly. The leadership skills I've learned through Toastmasters have allowed me to take on increasingly larger roles as an officer at the club, area, division, and district levels. With the support, friendship, and encouragement of the members of Dynamic Speakers Toastmasters I continue to improve my self-confidence and communication and leadership skills week after week. I encourage you to check our website and to visit us to see how we can help you become the confident communicator and leader you can be.

I have been an active Toastmaster for 17 years now and, of the 5 clubs that I've belonged to or…read morefounded this one is by far the best. Why? For one, diversity. The members come from all walks of life. Multiple multi-lingual speakers, varying backgrounds, varying occupations, ages, educational levels... you name it! This diversity of members adds not only character but a unique experience to each meeting as each speech topic or impromptu response comes from a different place at its root. Secondly, this club has a mix of experienced and brand new speakers. There are folks who have are "Distinguished Toastmasters" (DTM) and have achieved the highest level of Toastmaster honors and there are members on their very first speaking assignment. The more senior members stay to mentor the new ones and all the guests who visit always remark on how supportive and safe the environment is. Truly astounding in this day and age! Lastly, the people are just good people. The club has a monthly social and members old and new come to enjoy each other's company. After all, it's a club, not a work assignment. May as well enjoy the camaraderie and revel in the unique makeup of this awesome place.

Encinitas Toastmasters (ETM) is a gem of a place to learn about ourselves. Structured to improve…read moreour public speaking, it's so much more. It's an amazing group of diversely talented individuals with super positive interactions amongst each other. Structured predominantly in three main segments, 1. Prepared Speeches 2. Impromptu Speaking 3. Speech Evaluations; ETM fills all voids for interactive stimulation through its structured excellence. MEETING LOCATION: The Hive at Leichtag Commons 441 Saxony Road Encinitas, CA 92024 Meeting Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM I highly recommend ETM to anyone looking to truly find their voice, become better listeners and grow as leaders within their workplace, communities and personal lives.

This club is so different than other clubs. It's diverse and young and professional and has a warm…read morefeeling. I would definitely give it a shot.

Public speaking? Ew. But why then am I looking up speech…read moreclubs? I've always been fascinated with public speaking, but darn scared of people... and speaking... which creates a difficult situation. I finally pushed myself to attend a Toastmasters meeting. And it was pretty cool. And then I went out and tried some other clubs. And... they were pretty cool too. And in April 2014 I went out to Career Builders Toastmasters. And it BLEW MY MIND. --- 3 things: Timely. Positive. Diverse. What stands out to me about Career Builders is its respect for time. I've been to many groups who don't take time into consideration - don't start on time, end on time, etc. I think timeliness shows a lot about a club's professionalism and the kind of environment they create for their members. Though it is a timely group, Career Builders does not suffer from any rigidity and remains energetic, positive and relationship-oriented. Many guests are impressed by the attitude of the members there. Everyone wants to be there?! The energy that is present at every meeting is really not something you see often anywhere else. As an ethic-minority, I am also sensitive to a group's diversity. I've seen that Career Builders creates a safe place for people of all kinds to practice their skills, gain confidence, and receive warm support. --- I've attended meetings and been a member of other Toastmasters clubs, and I can say with certainty that Career Builders performs among the top 5% in San Diego. I love this group. I love love love this group. Most weeks, I still feel like Career Builders is too good to be true. And in the end, you have to see it to believe it.

Reality Changers is an amazing organization that helps lower income/at risk youth become first…read moregeneration college students. Students attend weekly meetings that include Hot Words (usually SAT prep), a family style dinner, a take home lesson, and tutoring by college students or other volunteers. RC also sends eligible students to UCSD over the summer to take courses for college credit, to a week-long summer camp to bond with other students, and helps seniors complete their college & scholarship applications... did I mention this is all for free? The students who I've met here are some of the most intelligent, friendly, and resilient high schoolers I know, and everyone on staff is wonderful. If you live in San Diego and you have a couple of free hours every week, definitely DEFINITELY check out this organization! Because education is a right, not a privilege - and you can help make one student's dream a reality!

Reality Changers is a non-profit that helps 8th-12th grade students from all over San Diego be the…read morefirst in their families to go to college. Over the years, Reality Changers has proven that it is much more than a non-profit program. I have volunteered as a tutor and mentor since Spring of 2008 (back when I was still a student at UCSD) and it has been extremely rewarding seeing the students grow and mature into responsible citizens and adults. The weekly program consists of S.A.T. test preparation, an insightful lesson, a delicious homemade dinner (which is five stars for sure! not every volunteer gig you do feeds you!), and then 1.5 hours of study time. During this time, you are paired up with a small group of students which makes it easier to connect with the students. Reality Changers has even had inspiring guest speakers such as politicians, leaders in the San Diego community, and university officials. With the help of the supportive and encouraging staff and volunteers, these inner-city youth from San Diego become the first in their families to attend a four-year university.. and not only do they defy all statistics against them to get ACCEPTED, these students earn scholarships to go to schools such as Duke, Harvard, Dartmouth, USC, UCLA, and more. This truly shows how Reality Changers is more than just a program that helps high school students. It gives teens who never might have had the chance an opportunity of a lifetime and I am happy and blessed to be a part of it. It is amazing what a few hours a week can do to transform a student's life. This organization is unlike place I've ever volunteered at because they really make everyone who is a part of the program - whether you're a tutor, a parent, a volunteer, or a student feel like part of the RC Family. Also, tutors come from very diverse backgrounds - there are many college students (from UCSD, SDSU, PLNU, etc), professionals from the community, retired adults, and more who are all invested in helping inner city students from San Diego be the first in their families to go to college.

I began coming to meditate at the center in March and quickly felt welcomed, encouraged, and guided…read moreinto a meditation that felt doable to me. Lauren and Jin have been wonderful teachers and the community here has been very engaging and inspiring. I'm still working towards the goal of making this a daily practice, but I'm already feeling calmer, clearer, and have a more positive perspective.

Excellent service, food and atmosphere. Also, try their cute little desserts! They are so rich…read moretasting, I could probably share it even though it appears small.

An absolutely in incredible and extremely informative experience that I highly recommend!! Benjamin…read moredid such a great job in teaching us the different methodologies of cold brewing, espresso and milk frothing and the hours went by so fast! I've learned so much about coffee and I now have a newfound appreciation for the art

Highly recommend. They offer a variety of classes. I have already completed three and I can't wait…read moreto do the advance latte art. The instructor Jacquie is very knowledgeable and makes the class fun and exciting.

If you want to find a place to begin learning to speak in front of an audience or want to polish…read moreyour speaking skills Creatively Speaking is great! This group is very diverse in ethnicity, age, male/female and also in experience! Quite a few members have been in Toastmasters long enough to know the ropes. This is my group, and I am very glad I joined. You will be warmly welcomed and gently guided to speaking proficiency. So drop in and check us out!

I happened upon a relatively small and warm group and was participating immediately. The support…read moreand encouragement is so welcome too. If personal growth and a sense of accomplishment is needed, this club supplies that. There are also many learning activities with the larger district functions too. All the speakers are motivational, as there is a common goal, a shared sense of support.