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WHO:

Toastmasters International, a global leader in communication and leadership skills development.

WHAT:

Toastmasters International seeks dynamic professional speakers to educate, challenge, inspire and entertain attendees at the first Toastmasters International Convention held outside North America. Selected speakers will present 50-minute education sessions during the 83rd annual Toastmasters International Convention in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Presenters must be able to engage large and diverse international audiences of up to 1,500 attendees, and demonstrate expertise in topics related to communication and leadership, such as:

• Public speaking
• Interpersonal communication
• Management vs. leadership
• Personal growth
• Career advancement
• Humor and entertainment

WHEN:

Aug. 20-23, 2014

WHERE:

Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Jalan Ampang, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

HOW:

Interested applicants should review the Toastmasters Speaker Submission Guidelines and Mutual Agreement and submit an online submission form. Presenters must also provide a link to an online video of themselves presenting to a large audience (minimum length is five minutes). The submission deadline has been extended to November 25, 2013.

WHY:

Presenters have the opportunity to speak to a large, diverse and influential audience of global leaders and members of Toastmasters International.

CONTACT:

For more information on the call for presenters, contact sfrey@toastmasters.org. For details about Toastmasters' International Convention, visit www.toastmasters.org/Convention.

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About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization's membership exceeds 292,000 in more than 14,350 clubs in 122 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.

For additional information or interviews:
Angela Burrell
949-835-1305
aburrell@toastmasters.org