Toastmasters Builds Confidence.

• Position: Public Speaking Skills - Brief Article

It's no secret that effective communication skills, are one of the keys to success--and that includes public speaking.

Toastmasters is an international organization designed to help members improve their public speaking skills such as conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches and presenting prepared speeches. A typical Toastmasters club is made up of 20-30 people who meet once a week for about an hour.

CaICPA member Gregory Reid, president of Summit Financial Advisors in Laguna Niguel, started a CPA Toastmasters Club five years ago, which is co-sponsored by the Orange County/Long Beach Chapter.

"Prior to joining Toastmasters 11 years ago, I was...