Onboarding and Mentoring Mastery: The Missing Piece to Club Growth/Longevity
All three Toast Talk sessions live and livestreamed Wednesday, August 14, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -7
Meet Marty Dickinson in person, along with the two other Toast Talk speakers, Wednesday, August 14, 3:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)/Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) -7
Top 3 Takeaways
- Inspire more visitors to join your club by properly describing how the mentoring/onboarding program simplifies the process.
- Set clear expectations for new members so they embrace a long-term skills development plan.
- Motivate experienced Toastmasters to remain club members by actively working with new members to achieve their goals.
Session Description
Would you be surprised to learn that onboarding/mentoring is often the most neglected club challenge? Join Marty Dickinson as he explores the transformative power of two essential skills. Learn to quickly integrate new members into your club, fostering a sense of belonging and community. Be able to identify solutions to the common challenges of finding dedicated mentors and onboarding partners. This session is an essential guide for Toastmasters members looking to enrich their club experience and extend their influence beyond the club environment. And you can even take the knowledge and insight into your company or business.
Biography
Marty Dickinson
Toastmasters mentor, leader, entrepreneur, author
After beginning his Toastmasters journey in 1990, Marty Dickinson has mentored hundreds of new members. He is currently serving as the vice president of public relations for Professional Presenters Toastmasters in Denver, Colorado; he served as club president for the prior term, when the club achieved President's Distinguished for the first time in its 23-year history. He also served District 26 as Area Governor and Division Governor (when they were called governors).
Dickinson built three businesses almost entirely through speaking, for which he credits Toastmasters. He is president of the 27-year business growth agency, Here Next Year, LLC, and is known as the “Business Longevity Guy,” speaking to audiences interested in attracting new sales opportunities.
He is a published author of nine books, including two editions of Web Marketing All-in-One for Dummies and Lions Always Win: How to Spot What You Want in Your Business and Life…and Get it Too, plus a second edition for professional speakers. He founded Speakers Speak LIVE in 2021 and is the membership director for the Colorado chapter of National Speakers Association.