What Our Members Say About GATM
I attended my first Toastmasters meeting in Oakville in March 2025. At the time, I was struggling with public speaking and, as someone new to the area, I was also looking for a community of accomplished professionals.
Before I left that first meeting, I had already decided to join. Toastmasters provides a supportive environment to build confidence in public speaking, become more comfortable with small talk, and learn to think on your feet. The diverse feedback from members across different professions and industries offers invaluable perspectives that help you grow both personally and professionally.
Joining Toastmasters has been one of the best investments in my communication and leadership development.
I expected to improve my speaking skills at Toastmasters, but I didn’t know I would also be receiving life lessons that would benefit me in my personal and professional life. Thank you Toastmasters!
The members of Glen Abbey Toastmasters are friendly, supportive, and encouraging. The feedback I have received has helped me gain confidence and refine my public speaking skills in a short period of time.
When I completed my first Pathway, I realized just how much I had changed. I initially joined Toastmasters expecting to become a more polished speaker. Instead, I discovered that the greatest growth came from learning to communicate with intention, facilitate meaningful conversations, and to stay present and grounded when speaking.
Those lessons not only made me a more effective a speaker; they also enhanced my consulting work and leadership. Toastmasters overall has helped me become a more thoughtful communicator and leader.
Four years ago, I made the best decision for my personal and professional life when I stepped into a room full of Toastmasters at Glen Abbey Toastmasters Club. As nervous as I was, I was welcomed with open arms, given a quick overview of the meeting, was handed a copy of the agenda, and introduced to a friendly member of the club.
It’s 4 years later now, and Toastmasters has helped me strengthen my communication skills, and enhance my confidence. Specifically, Glen Abbey Toastmasters has a great mix of experienced and beginner members, which makes it comfortable to learn, and you build a strong bond with each member.
I highly recommend this club for any beginner who is scared, but wants to take a leap and meet new people while working on your communication skills. This club is truly the best place to start!
I originally joined GATM to prepare for my wedding speech, but I quickly realized it offered so much more. Two years later, I’m still a member because of the incredible personal and professional growth I’ve experienced. The supportive community genuinely wants to see each other succeed, and I always look forward to our weekly meetings. It’s been an invaluable experience that has helped me grow in confidence and communication.
GATM is the Toastmasters Club to be at. I love the meeting ambience. Great company of people willing to help you develop and grow your leadership and speaking skills in a fun and equally professional atmosphere. Joining GATM was one of my better decisions of 2020. Absolutely no regrets!
Succinctness, confidence and comfort in public speaking – these are the three things that I have already picked up in my first three months at Glen Abbey Toastmasters. From being an introverted and nervous speaker, I am already feeling more comfortable and confident ‘winging’ speeches in the workplace.
These benefits are particularly attributable to the welcoming and supportive nature of this group, a perfect mix of experienced and younger members, that results in you receiving tailored tips, feedback and compliments on your speeches.
I highly suggest this club to anyone who wants to perfect the art of public speaking – it’s worked for me!