How does it work?

Circle of Gold(COG) is a peer mentoring group that supports people who want to improve their speaking and evaluation skills. Circle of Gold has a workshop focus that helps about 8-10 participants become better speakers, evaluators, and leaders. It works at every level of expertise and every phase of developing a speech. COG can be a supplement to a Toastmaster program or other program, can be short term or long term, depending on the needs of the participants.

Circle of Gold groups can work on Toastmaster speeches, contest speeches, speeches for work, community and have a beginner, experienced or professional focus. Click here for more information. 

Form different types of groups:

• Small groups with participants who have a variety of experience
• Small groups with mainly beginning speakers
• Accelerated groups for experienced or professional speakers
• Groups to help speech contestants hone their speeches
• Special focus groups such as learning humor, storytelling or motivational speeches

Whether you are working on your very first speech, brainstorming a speech idea, creating a story, learning how to deliver effectively, or honing a great speech, a Circle of Gold group helps participants take their skills to the next level.

It is friends helping friends succeed

Circle of Gold Core Team

Laura Chambers, DTM
D42 Circle of Gold Team Chair
Val Erickson, DTM
Circle of Gold promoter
Nandini Venkatesan, DTM
Circle of Gold feedback team leader
Darlene Davies, DTM
Originator and resource person for the Circle of Gold