Storytelling For Tech

🌍 Learn from Declan, a two-time DTM with a global tech career and 10+ years of Toastmasters experience. 🎭 In this workshop: Declan will share practical storytelling techniques and tips You'll turn your ideas into compelling stories that capture attention and connect with your audience on a deeper level. Have the chance to receive real-time feedback on your ideas Strengthen your speaking skills and make your stories more memorable, this workshop is for you. Whether you're new to storytelling or looking to simply be a more compelling storyteller, this workshop is for you! Meet Declan An engineer by profession, Declan has lived and worked across Europe, the United States, and Asia throughout his career in technology. Declan joined Toastmasters 12 years ago and has been an active member of up to four clubs. He is currently a member of two clubs. His Toastmasters leadership experience includes serving as Area Director for Area B4 in 2025–2026 and previously as Area Director for Area B1 in 2019–2020. He was also nominated “Toastmaster of the Year” for 2025–2026 — who knew?! Declan has coached and mentored multiple clubs and served in various officer roles within his member clubs. He believes Toastmasters provides a safe environment to practice new communication and leadership skills — essentially, a “learning laboratory.” Since 2018, Declan has delivered 150 workshops across 16 different topics to more than 3,000 Toastmasters. And finally, Declan is a two-time Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) and is currently working toward his third DTM. We’re excited to have Declan share his experience, insights, and Toastmasters journey with us! Meeting Details: In Person Meeting Location: Santa Clara University Lucas Hall in Room 209 738 Franklin Street Street parking Zoom Online Meeting Instructions: Connect your camera and headset to your computer first. *****JOIN ON ZOOM LINK >> https://tinyurl.com/scumbatclub Meeting ID: 734 112 0356Password: 005474 If you want to dial in by phone: +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)