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Sharing the journey
Our blog is focused on sharing the journey of our members. We hope it will provide information, education, and inspiration to you.
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Artificial Intelligence and the translation industry
Why? Because I still believe that the machine has no soul. And a translation needs to look to the reader as though it was written in the target language in the first place. The style and customs of the target language must prevail.

Lucy Brooks
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Just Speak: My Public Speaking Journey
Feedback is like gold dust in your public speaking journey.

Mike Priest
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Why wouldn't you improve 100 skills?
Our members decided we'd share 100 reasons why you should join our club because who doesn't want to improve 100 skills?!

Amy Jones
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Stepping into the Spotlight: My Experience Competing in the Toastmasters Evaluation Contest
As a member of Sussex Online Speakers, I've always valued the opportunity to refine my public speaking and leadership skills. However,...
janehoughton944
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Post Toastmasters SOS Online Evaluation Contest Vibes:Lessons in Learning and Growth
The lingering echoes of excitement continue to resonate following our outstanding Toastmasters Evaluation Speaking Contest! The...
janehoughton944
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"Effective online communication is not just about the message; it's how you deliver it."
Over the course of the last six months, my journey of personal and professional development in public speaking with Sussex Online...
janehoughton944
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Reflection on using technology during Toastmasters Meetings
As a Digital Programme Director for an events management company, the online format of Sussex Online Speakers is very important to me....
Sussex Online Speakers
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Effective Solution for Busy Professionals: Join Our Online Public Speaking Club
Are you finding it increasingly challenging to carve out some 'me time' in your busy schedule? Balancing work, caring for your furbabies,...

Amy Jones
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What on earth is Toastmasters International?
Have you ever found yourself struggling to communicate your ideas clearly, confidently and effectively? Or maybe you have always wanted...

Lucy Brooks
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This is a Worldwide Club
Did you know that once you are a member of one Toastmasters club, you are able to drop into any other club in the world to attend...

Lucy Brooks
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Happy Anniversary!
Join our anniversary celebration meeting on Monday the 25th of September. October 1st will mark our club's two-year anniversary as a...

Amy Jones
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Connect from Anywhere
The beauty of our club is that it offers you a sense of belonging, a tribe where you can grow and shine. While geographic barriers used...

Lucy Brooks
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Celebrate the past year with me
You are invited to a virtual ball as I complete my year as President of Sussex Online Speakers

Lucy Brooks
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Why Sussex Online Speakers?
Are you interested in improving your public speaking and leadership skills but struggling to find the time or motivation to attend...

Amy Jones
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The importance of communication skills
By Amy Jones. March 18, 2023 Effective communication and public speaking are critical skills that can help individuals excel in both...

Amy Jones
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Serendipity, Flings and Destiny!
Finding Sussex Online Speakers
Sussex Online Speakers
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A new Toastmasters' year begins
July 1st is an unusual time to start a new year. It is summer for most of us, and we are likely thinking more about holidays and sunshine...

Lucy Brooks
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Striving for Excellence
Toastmasters all over the world are striving for excellence. Every single member who joins Toastmasters International will have a unique...

Amy Jones
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The Plan: Get Presentation Ready
by Andrea Garfield-Barkworth for the BP22 Translation Conference in Lisbon. The reality: life! The plan sounded plain and simple. The...
Sussex Online Speakers
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Stepping Up to Serve our District
Our Speaking club is its own boss in that we appoint a committee to run it and decide the direction in which we want to advance. But...

Lucy Brooks
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