Career Builders Toastmasters

When I first visited Career Builders Toastmasters I was a little nervous. I had never been to a Toastmasters meeting before and didn’t know what to expect. I quickly realized that this club is a great way to learn about and start your Toastmasters experience. Everyone is very helpful, welcoming and friendly. The meeting is very structured, which makes it easier for someone, who has never been to a meeting. As a guest you don’t have to speak (except during the initial introduction), but you can volunteer if you feel courageous. Career Builders’ member base covers a broad level of speakers, from different abilities and backgrounds. It was a truly fun and entertaining meeting. Since this first meeting I have visited a few other clubs, but none offered the same experience.

Public speaking? Ew.
But why then am I looking up speech clubs?
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.
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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.
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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.

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

Career Builders Toastmasters is a great club in the San Diego downtown area to improve one’s public speaking and leadership skills. I had visited several other Toastmasters clubs before joining Career Builders, but this club was the best. The members come from all walks of life. The meetings are educational, funny, and inspiring.
Would highly recommend this club to anyone who wants to become a more confident speaker.

I have been a member of this club for about 18 months, took an 18 month break and just returned. It has always had a very friendly, positive and balanced group of people, much diversity, with a primary focus on improving oneself in one’s career. People come from a variety of backgrounds, and quite a number have come with a lot of hesitation about speaking, and it’s fun to watch them gradually gain more comfort.
Check out this club. You may really like it!