Changemakers Toastmasters Club

06/10/2026

A name is one of the first things we exchange when we meet someone. So why is it so easy to forget it seconds later?

At our latest Changemakers Advanced Club session, Eric Poris tackled exactly this challenge in “How to Remember Names”, with a practical and engaging workshop focused on one of the simplest ways to build better connections.

Eric shared hands-on techniques for remembering names, explained why our brains sometimes let us down, and gave us the opportunity to practise the methods immediately during the session.

It was a great reminder that remembering someone’s name is more than just a memory skill. It is a small but powerful way to show attention, build rapport, and make people feel seen.

Thank you, Eric, for an engaging, practical, and genuinely useful session!

Another great Changemakers session, another set of ideas to take beyond the meeting room.

17/09/2026

What makes a club meeting memorable?

At our latest Changemakers Advanced Club session, Csaba Valkai, DTM, challenged us to look beyond the usual meeting formats and explore how creativity and experimentation can transform a regular club night.

In “Make Club Meetings More Creative”, we moved away from the traditional lecture format and worked together, exchanging ideas, practical solutions and examples that can be taken back to our own clubs.

From simple changes to more advanced and even slightly reckless approaches, the session was a reminder that sometimes the best way to make a meeting more engaging is simply to be willing to try something different.

Thank you, Csaba, for an interactive session full of ideas, energy and inspiration!

And the next Changemakers session is already here.

Tonight, we’re meeting with Eric Poris for “How to Remember Names”, a practical, hands-on session focused on simple techniques for remembering names, making better connections and putting those techniques to the test.

📅 Tonight, 17 September
🕖 7:00 PM CEST
💻 Online via Zoom

See you tonight!

16/09/2026

03/09/2026

Some sessions leave you with more than just notes — they leave you with something to think about.

At our latest Changemakers Advanced Club meeting, Tosin Ogunnusi took us on a journey through “How Your Mind Works”, combining personal stories and practical insights with an engaging, interactive training.

Through real-life examples and the P.A.N.E. framework, Tosin explored how our internal dialogue, assumptions, behavioural patterns, and sense of empowerment influence the way we think, communicate, and act.

The interactive format made the session especially engaging, turning ideas into something we could explore and experience together rather than simply listen to.

Thank you, Tosin, for an insightful and memorable session!

And the journey continues tonight.
Join us at 7:00 PM CEST for our next Changemakers Advanced Club session with Csaba Valkai, DTM:

“Make Club Meetings More Creative”

If you missed the last one, don’t miss this one. Expect new ideas, practical insights, and a chance to look at club meetings from a different perspective.

See you tonight!

12/07/2026

On Thursday, Changemakers Advanced Club welcomed Burcu Onaranel Erten for an insightful session:

"The Most Expensive Mask You'll Ever Wear."

Through personal stories and practical insights, Burcu explored why so many professionals spend years trying to fit into expectations that were never truly their own — and how authenticity becomes the foundation of confidence, influence, and lasting success.

The session sparked meaningful conversations around personal branding, alignment, and the value of showing up as our authentic selves in leadership and communication.

At Changemakers Advanced Club, we continue to create a space where experienced Toastmasters come together to challenge perspectives, explore ideas in depth, and grow through powerful, extended presentations.

Thank you, Burcu, for sharing your experience and perspective with our community.

Join us next time for another advanced session, a new speaker, and a conversation worth having.

08/05/2026

Yesterday at Changemakers Advanced Club, we had the pleasure of listening to Dyane’s session:

“Empowering Employees, Navigating Reality: The Corporate Toastmasters Clubs Journey.”

In a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, our club regulars gathered for an open conversation on what it truly takes to maintain engagement, leadership, and motivation while navigating heavy workloads in the corporate world.

Through practical insights and honest reflections, the session reminded us that strong leadership is built not only through performance, but through connection, adaptability, and continuous growth.

Join us next time for another advanced session, a new perspective, and meaningful conversations that go beyond the surface.

02/05/2026

Changemakers Advanced Club has officially resumed its weekly sessions.

In our latest meeting, Remus delivered a reflective talk on growth beyond comfort highlighting a key idea: leadership is not a competition between clubs, but a shared journey. When we support one another, we strengthen not just individual performance, but the entire Toastmasters ecosystem.

The session reinforced what Changemakers stands for a space where experienced members come together to think deeper, challenge perspectives, and grow through meaningful, extended presentations.

We look forward to continuing this journey next week with a new speaker and a fresh perspective.

24/04/2026

Some stories come full circle in the most unexpected ways.

Yesterday morning, at Changemakers Advanced Club, we revisited a defining moment for District 110 — the very first online conference, organized in Budapest at the start of the pandemic. Back then, it was a bold shift into the unknown. Yesterday, listening to that story… on Zoom, once again, felt both ironic and quietly powerful.

It was a reminder that leadership is not just about reacting to change, but about shaping it — even when the context is uncertain.

With this session, we’ve officially resumed our weekly meetings — a space dedicated to depth, reflection, and meaningful dialogue.

📅 Join us next week:
Thursday, 30 April
🕒 7:00–8:00 AM CEST
💻 Online via Zoom

A new speaker, a new perspective — and, as always, one idea that might just stay with you longer than expected.