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Brisbane City's Early Morning Toastmasters Club
START YOUR DAY WITH SPEAKING CONFIDENCE!
Download a copy of our next meeting's agenda (our 800th Meeting!) here.
WHY BRISBANE SUNRISE SPEAKERS TOASTMASTERS?
Ease of Access: We have a Spring Hill venue within walking distance of the CBD - with free onsite parking.
Flexibility: You can join in person or online.
Convenient Timing: Great start to the day if you're in our part of the world; but also a convenient evening time for those from the other side of the planet (who regularly visit us - some are members!)
1. Prepared Speeches
This is what most people first think of with Toastmasters and preparing a presentation to meet specific criteria is the core of Pathways (Toastmasters learning program). You can opt to ease in with a short presentation (just 1-2 minutes) and progress up to much longer, more challenging tasks as your confidence grows.
2. Impromptu Speaking
3. Receiving and Giving Advanced Feedback
Toastmaster's evaluation is a positive, supportive way of helping others through your insights. Every time you speak at a Toastmasters meeting you can receive feedback on what went well and how you could improve. At Brisbane Sunrise Speakers we offer advanced feedback from experienced speakers and insightful assessment using innovative formats and the latest technology (including AI). Learning the techniques of effective TM evaluation allows you to give positive reinforcement and critical feedback in a caring, supportive way - a really important life skill in every aspect of our lives.
WHAT HAPPENS IN OUR MEETINGS?
While there are core elements in every meeting, there is also a lot of variety. A review of our most recent meeting has been written by Steve Nikles. Find out how members contributed to the theme of the meeting -'Joy'.
Read the full entertaining review here.
CONTINUOUS GROWTH
We are contunually looking for ways to improve. We see the Toastmasters Program as a foundation...not an end point. We look at ways that speaking confidence can be improved using the latest technology, creative local input and the professional experience of our network. Here are four sessions you can view:
4. How to be Irrestistible (Using the Circle of Influence to be more persuasive). Watch it here.
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT...
Here's what experienced visiting Toastmasters say about Brisbane Sunrise Speakers:
"They continue to seek ways to bring new members in through various innovative ideas and are making great use of social media and hybrid technologies. I always enjoy attending their meetings and believe they are a club that others can learn a lot from. "
Here is some recent feedback from a Toastmaster visiting online:
"Today was the first time I've been to a hybrid meeting that I actually felt fully seen & included. I really liked that all in-room speakers didn't have to do anything different from what they'd do at a solely in-room meeting."
ROOM & ZOOM
We have been running 'Room & Zoom' hybrid meetings for over three years. Visit us to see how we include members and guests from around the world. Here's a photo from a recent meeting. We had a good furnout with twelve in the room and five members and guests from Brisbane, Canada and the UK attending online:
Guests are always welcome and are often surprised at the quality of the presentations. Our members range in age, occupation and experience. Visitors will be included - or, you can just sit back and watch what happens. New members starting on their speaking journey will find expert mentorship, while those who are more experienced will recognise they are amongst peers.
Meetings on the first and third Monday of every month.
Except for when the date coincides with a public holiday. Check our Club Calendar.
Visit us for FREE - No attendance fee for guests
Try us out online first - then join us in person if you like what you see
Use the Contact Us link on the Main Menu to let us know you're coming...or just turn up. Or, join us online by contacting us in advance and we'll send you the link to join us. You will be very welcome!
10 Love Street Spring Hill or Online
6.20am for a 6.30am meeting start (finish by 8.00am) - UTC (GMT) + 10
Here's the view from your speaking position at Brisbane Sunrise Speakers. You'll be speaking to a room of smiling, supportive faces. Some will be in the room, others will be attending from all around the world.
PATHWAYS to SUCCESS
At Brisbane Sunrise Speakers, we encourage members to use the Toastmasters Pathways program to maximise their growth. For those who are new to this resource, here are a range of videos to show you how to get started. Click here.
The Club started in 1986. Formerly Ipomoea Toastmasters, the Club changed its name to Brisbane Sunrise Speakers in 2016.
© 2023 Brisbane Sunrise Speakers Toastmasters Club
Find Your Voice
Why do people join Toastmasters and how do they benefit? In this short video, members from different countries and backgrounds share how they’ve built the skills to become better communicators and leaders.
Transform Yourself
Participate in Toastmasters’ proven program, where you’ll learn how to speak comfortably in front of a group and lead with purpose. People who join Toastmasters find potential they never thought they had and achieve more of their goals and dreams.
How Will You Benefit?
Attend meetings where you will regularly practice skills that make you a more confident speaker and leader. These real-world, highly in-demand soft skills will help you advance your career, acclimate to a new city or even get a new job!
Why it Works
Toastmasters is a powerful combination of a proven education program where you receive effective evaluation that helps you build skills at your own pace. Plus, Toastmasters’ communication and leadership development does not take place in a typical instructor-led classroom and is not limited to a set timeframe, like a seminar or conference.
What Members Say
Sara Safari, DTM
Teacher, humanitarian
Andrew Clumpus
Financial Analyst,
2015 International Speech Contest Semi-finalist
Jing Humphreys, DTM
Senior Chemist,
Sonneborn, LLC
Roger Caesar, ACB, ALB
Owner and President,
Caesar Transport, Inc.,
2015 International Speech Contest Semi-finalist
Why Our Club is Right for You
Our club helps people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. From young professionals to experienced managers to those seeking personal growth, you’ll find a warm, supportive group that shares your goals.
Come Visit Us!
Take the first step on your Toastmasters journey. Go to our meeting information page to find out when you can join us for our next meeting.
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Meet Some of Our Members
Here is a list of some of our members who have chosen to make their profiles public.
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