Want to build your confidence? Grow as a leader? Improve your communication and public speaking skills?Join us at Talk of the Farm to learn how our speaking club can help you achieve your personal and professional goals.
Formerly "Stanford Toastmasters" a club with Toastmasters International, our club provides a safe, free, and effective learning environment for Stanford faculty, staff, graduate students, post-doctoral students, Stanford retirees, and previous club members looking to improve their communication and leadership skills. Although membership limited to the aforementioned population, we welcome all visitors. We are also partnering with Stanford UIT Technology Training to provide speaking opportunities beyond scheduled classes.
Don’t be shy—club members represent a wide range of University departments, job functions, and titles, as well as levels and years of professional experience. Our informal and supportive learning environment will help you take your communication skills to the next level.
Club Meetings
Club meetings are generally held the first and third Tuesday of each month in Polya 162, and on Zoom. We typically send out a confirmation through our email list and on our Slack channel.
Visitors are always welcome.
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Before signing up to give speech, we ask that you become a member and have participated in several meetings.
We encourage everyone to take a role in each meeting (Please use your Stanford account to access our signup sheet). Each role in a meeting has specific responsibilities.
Learn more about meeting roles
Educational Program
Talk of the Farm is committed helping members develop both communication and leadership skills. To track and encourage this growth we have developed an educational program.
Learn more about the educational program
Leadership
Talk of the Farm is committed to developing both communication and leadership skills. As an officer you get a chance to practice those leadership skills. An officer position is a year-long commitment. Terms begin in February.
Officer meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. Anyone is welcome to attend.
Learn more about officer roles and responsibilities
| Role | Person |
|---|---|
| Chair | Caryl Westerberg |
| Immediate Past Chair | Benita Givens |
| Education Chair | Clare Swan |
| Membership Chair | Jean François Barthe |
| Secretary/Treasurer | Krishna Rao |
| VP Public Relations | Grace Hung |
| Sergeant-At-Arms | Roberto Rodriquez |
| Ad-hoc Officer | Lisa Rodriquez |
