Midwest Speakers: Public Speaking & Leadership Development
District 8 Toastmasters Serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois
Find Your Voice. Lead with Confidence.
What is Toastmasters?
Toastmasters helps people become confident speakers and effective leaders — one meeting at a time.
Toastmasters is a welcoming public speaking group where members build confidence, communication, and leadership skills through supportive, peer-led meetings.Â
Through supportive, peer-led meetings, members practice:
Speaking with confidence
Leading teams and meetings
Thinking on their feet
Communicating clearly in everyday situations
Do you want to feel more comfortable speaking up at work, grow into leadership roles, or simply build confidence in daily life? Toastmasters offers a welcoming environment where you can learn, practice, and improve at your own pace.
Whether you’re searching for public speaking groups near me or looking to grow professionally, Toastmasters offers a proven path for personal development.
Looking for nearby public speaking groups? Explore our club locations to find a welcoming community that fits your schedule, goals, and interests.
Upcoming Events
There’s always something happening in the Midwest
From leadership training and speech contests to our annual awards luncheon and club-hosted events, District 8 Toastmasters for Midwest speakers offers opportunities to:
Build leadership and communication skills
Connect with fellow members
Compete, celebrate, and get inspired
Whether you’re looking to grow, get involved, or try something new, our events help you take the next step in your Toastmasters journey.
Tailor Your Path to Growth
Toastmasters’ Pathways learning experience lets you focus on the communication and leadership skills that matter most to you. With flexible learning paths and hands-on projects, you’ll grow through real-world practice, supportive feedback, and mentoring — all in a welcoming environment designed to help you succeed.
Whether you want to become a confident speaker, a stronger leader, or simply challenge yourself in new ways, Pathways adapts to your goals and helps you move forward with confidence.
The Omer Roberts / Dori Drummond Inmate Scholarship Fund is named after two Past District Governors who were passionate about the prison Toastmasters Clubs. Omer and Dori both knew the difficulties associated with inmates paying their dues.
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