We are a very active group that chartered in 2005 and meets in Plainfield, IL. Our members come from various educational and professional backgrounds from high school graduates to PhD’s. From skilled tradesmen, to teachers, managers, firemen, engineers, business owners and parents. While we are all different, all of us have two things in common: we are dedicated to improving our communication and leadership skills, and we are dedicated to helping you improve yours. Oh, and we all like to laugh.
Every member who joins our club comes from the same place – afraid to speak up and let themselves be heard. In a short time, you will gain the confidence to effectively express yourself in any situation.
At Confident Communicators, we are committed to learning and developing ourselves. Every meeting is structured and purposeful. Members can take on roles and lead certain parts of the meeting. There are prepared speeches that get evaluated so members can learn. There are impromptu speaking exercises where members learn to think and speak “off the cuff.” While we take care of our serious business of learning and developing, there are plenty of opportunities to have fun and laugh at each meeting. Sometimes we have pot-luck dinners, outside events, off-site dinner meetings.
While we do a great job of planning our meetings, sometimes things don’t go as planned. Thanks to Toastmasters, we learn to adapt, improvise and overcome obstacles. A valued skill in the workplace. You will get a safe, supportive and positive place to learn and grow. A place where it is okay to make mistakes and fumble because that is how we all learn. You will get every opportunity you need to improve as long as you participate because at Toastmasters, we learn by doing. Most importantly, as a member of our club, you will see a remarkable increase in your self-confidence. And with that, you can do anything.
Ken has been a member of Toastmasters for over 15 years and is the club president for the 2023-2024 club year. He is a big proponent of ongoing personal development and believes that Toastmasters is the best value for self-development to become a better communicator and better leader. Ken is also currently the president of the Plainfield Rotary Club for 2023-2025. Ken left the corporate grind in Project Management with an Engineering & Construction corporation in October 2023 and is now living his dream of being a full-time equity investor.
Kwan brings a unique international perspective to our community. Originally born and raised in Thailand, she was a member of Toastmasters in Bangkok. Kwan holds a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She is currently a high school math teacher in Plainfield. Kwan is the club treasurer.
Dale has a Masters Degree in Telecommunications from DePaul University. Over the past 35 years, he has been an Information Technology consultant for both public and private clients. Dale frequents industry conferences and trades shows where he has been a presenter many times to large audiences and workgroups. He's married with three young adult daughters.
Kashaun is a professional speaker, author, and coach who is devoted to inspiring and empowering individuals through her compelling speeches and transformative coaching programs. She draws on her life experiences, from corporate leadership to becoming an author, to showcase her commitment to continuous personal and professional growth while embodying authentic leadership principles. Kashaun holds an MBA and ACC for Professional Coaching, and she extends her expertise to empower others on their journey toward personal and professional fulfillment.
Cathy grew up in Joliet and attended St. Raymond, St. Francis Academy, and later Joliet Junior College. She was an online bill pay Supervisor at CheckFree for almost 10 years. Cathy was a Weight Watcher Leader/Coach for over 15 years. She has been working at Tootsie Roll as a National Account Coordinator since 2005.
Tom has been a Toastmaster since 2005. He currently works as a Career Coach helping others find new jobs or start businesses. Prior to that he was a Director of Services for North America in the telecom industry and also owned several businesses. Tom also wrote and published a book on job search and uses his speaking skills to present to groups on various topics.
Ryan has been a member of Toastmasters since 2009. He works at an Amazon fulfillment center and is pursuing a career in marketing. Ryan graduated with a Bachelors degree in communications from North Central College. One of his major communication improvements is his ability to communicate more confidently in any type of conversation.
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