On joining Toastmasters, new members are introduced to Pathways, the on-line experiential learning system.

Choose one of the 6 specialised training Paths to start your journey.

• Presentation Mastery
• Motivational Strategies
• Engaging Humour
• Dynamic Leadership
• Visionary Communication
• Persuasive Influence

Each Path consists of 5 Levels of increasing complexity.

Each Level consists of projects which all have a speech component. These are called a Project or Prepared speech. Projects and speeches vary depending on the chosen Path, some containing more leadership projects than others.  All the learning materials and resources are available on-line.

For example the first Level 1 project speech for all Paths is called “The Icebreaker” and simply calls for the new member to speak about a familiar subject – themselves. The speech serves as the member’s introduction to speaking in front of an audience and their introduction to club members.

All project speeches involve preparing a speech around a theme with training provided.