Why join Toastmasters? Survey after survey shows that presentation skills and listening skills are crucial to success in the workplace and in life. Many people pay high fees for seminars to gain the skill and confidence necessary to face an audience. Toastmasters provides an option that is less expensive and held in high regard in business circles. When I was asked at a round table meeting to speak on the spot, I would truly break out into a sweat. My skin would become red and blotchy and I coul …