Frequently Asked Questions

Question: What is POWERtalk International?
Answer: An international nonprofit organization committed to helping people improve their communication and leadership skills. With POWERtalk International, you receive hands-on training and evaluation for improving your communication and leadership skills in a friendly environment.

Question: Where is POWERtalk International located?
Answer: There are POWERtalk International clubs in all 50 United States as well as many countries outside of the United States.

Question: What is an POWERtalk International Club?
Answer: POWERtalk International clubs are small groups of people in an area who meet for the training offered.

Question: How do I find a club in my home or work-area?
Answer: Visit our listing of clubs. We know you will find one near your home or work-area.

Question: How often and when are these meetings?
Answer: Each club selects the day, the frequency, and the location of their meetings according to the needs of their members. The number of meetings per month and the time of each meeting vary from club to club. There are daytime and evening meetings.

Question: How long are the meetings?
Answer: The length of each meeting varies from club to club, but usually stays in the time frame of one to two hours in length.

Question: How much does it cost to become a member?
Answer: This also varies from club to club, but never does it cost more per year than most $199 one-day seminars.

Question: How do I know I want to join?
Answer: You are welcome to visit as many clubs as you would like as a guest.

Question: What will I learn?
Answer:

A few of the things you will have the opportunity to learn are;
• How to control your nervousness when speaking before a group.
• How to use a microphone.
• How to prepare a presentation.
• How to prepare an agenda.
• How to introduce a speaker.
• How to Chair a meeting (from a small staff meeting to a large conference meeting).
• How to use visual aids.

The above list does not encompass all the benefits of POWERtalk International. Join us and see for yourself.

Question: What resources do I need to promote my club with a web site?
Answer:

A few resourcesful links are;
• Free resources - http://www.sierrapacific-itc.com/freeserv.htm
• Sample code for POWERtalk International Clubs - pc requirements, and sample code
• Sample of study sessions - Web Creation Toastmaster Club
• Sample of a Community College course - labs section