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ABOUT USWELCOME TO THE ZOOM-MASTERSAt Zoom-Masters, we take pride in providing a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment for our members and guests to develop communication and leadership skills. We want you to succeed in achieving your goals.
We meet online every 2nd and 4th Thursday of month 8:00 pm (Perth time). |
HERE ARE JUST 6 REASONS WHY OUR MEMBERS LOVE ZOOM-MASTERS
TRANSFORM YOURSELFParticipate in Toastmasters’ proven program, where you’ll learn how to speak comfortably in front of a group and lead with purpose. People who join Toastmasters find potential they never thought they had and achieve more of their goals and dreams.
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EDUCATIONToastmasters' online resource library provides access to thousands of educational materials in multiple languages. These helpful resources will aid you in improving your communication and leadership skills.
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SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTWe provide a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.
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SOCIAL NETWORKOur online meetings allow you to meet like-minded people around the world that you might not otherwise reach out.
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EASY TO ACCESSNo more commute stress. Our Zoom meetings are a huge time saver. You can join the meeting from anywhere.
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SHOW OFF YOUR SPEAKING SAVVYEach year thousands of Toastmasters compete in the Humorous, Evaluation, Tall Tales, Table Topics and International speech contests. Why not represent our club and discover your great talent?
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WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU
OUR MISSION
MEET OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
President
Gagan Kaur |
Vice President of Public Relations
Steve Chae |
Vice President of Membership
Chahak Garg |
Vice President of Education
Sam Manikkam |
Secretary
& Co-Founder of Club Juliana Kelly |
Sargeant at Arms
Henry Yau |
Treasurer
& Co-Founder of Club Maree Pickens |
SOME OF OUR CURRENT & PREVIOUS CLUB MEMBERS
Katrina Whittred
(Perth, Australia) Joined Toastmasters in 2014 I love spending time with my two sons, Smasher and Crasher. I also enjoy boxing and spending time at the beach. |
Lindsay Pepper
(Boone, North Carolina - USA) Joined Toastmasters in 2020 I love traveling and meeting people from different countries! I work at a university with international students and am now excited to be in Zoom Masters meeting friends from around the world! |
Lyn Beaumont
(Brisbane, Australia) Joined Toastmasters in 2020 I'm a marketer and a mum. My life philosophy is "healthy body, healthy mind". I enjoy meeting people, listening to their stories and learning from them. |
Mai Chu
(Singapore) Joined Toastmasters in 2020 I am an experienced professional with over 10 years of in education sector. I am also involved with a start up focusing on educational short term programmes for high school and university students. I am a devoted yoga practitioner and a newbie in tennis and piano. Having a balance between work and life is important for me. |
Henry Yau
(Perth, Western Australia) Joined Toastmasters in 2009 Before I joined Toastmasters I was the Western Australia State Manager of a Debt Collection agency and my role was to train our staff to their roles. My boss saw the need for me to improve my presentation skills and suggested that I visit a Toastmasters Club. This instruction was given to all State Managers and to this day I am the only one still involved. I was very impressed at my first visit at a Toastmasters Club that I decided to join straight away. Friends and colleagues started to notice my confidence in my presentations and general behaviour. The need to communicate effectively with confidence was the catalyst for me to continue with the Toastmasters program. After 7 years into the program I earned my Distinguished Toastmasters Award, the highest award a Toastmaster can earn. Toastmasters has assisted me both personally and professionally. I am confident when meeting new people and no longer the quite one. At my current work, my colleagues are often surprised at the level of my quick responses to un prepared questions. This is due to the Toastmasters Table Topics impromptu sessions that have moulded me into someone that can respond to any question with conviction. I have served in many Leadership roles within Toastmasters, and this has given me the skills needed to lead a Team and work with others effectively. These soft skills that I have developed are transferrable into my current work environment. I am so grateful for these opportunities and I feel very fortunate that I joined Toastmasters. |
Juliana Kelly
(Perth, Western Australia) Joined Toastmasters in 2016 I heard about Toastmasters about 27 years ago just before I got married and wanted to give a speech as a bride. It didn’t eventuate and I bumbled along as a very nervous speaker until one day, a friend from swimming invited me to her TM club. The fear for public speaking is no longer there after a lot of practice as the Speechcraft Manager speaking in front of different audiences in varied settings. When I took up this role I had totally pushed myself outside my comfort zone. In fact I cannot believe I can finally speak in front with confidence and now able to contribute to helping others in the oracy space. I am a different version of myself thanks to Toastmasters! |
Akshita Ayrga
(Goodlands, Mauritius) Joined Toastmaster in 2021 I work as an associate paraplanner. During my career phase, I have realised how an effective communication is very significant in our professional and personal lives. I came as a guest in Toastmaster a few times, and I have enjoyed every session with the members who warmly welcomed me. Throughout my life, I have been a timid and reserved person. My goal is to be a bold and confident speaker in front of any type of audience. I found hope when I watched and occasionally participated in the Toastmaster session, and now I feel proud to be a member of this prestige platform. |
Dick Mills
(Vermont & Florida, USA) Joined ZoomMasters in 2022 Early in life I panicked and froze on stage at a technical conference. I had to walk away in disgrace. Subsequent teaching assignments taught me to become comfortable speaking to groups. I learned to love public speaking. I did business presentations. I spoke at scientific conferences. I taught at a junior college. I even enjoyed doing a TEDx Talk. You can see it here. I joined Toastmasters to keep in practice, but I soon learned that there was much I could do to improve. More important, Toastmasters gives me opportunities to help younger people to also become comfortable and effective speakers. At one point, I was a member of three Toastmasters clubs, the sponsor of three gavel clubs inside prisons, and a coach for TED speakers. Seniors appreciate contacts with ambitious young people. Mental challenges help them to stay sharp. |
Yannika Chansrichawla (Bangkok,Thailand).
Joined Toastmasters in 2021. I heard about Toastmasters in 2014 when I was studying in Switzerland. At that time I had feared about public speaking however I had a wonderful group of people that were there supporting me. I work in a Human Resource Consulting firm as a Digital Marketing Executive. My role is to support the business and development activities. Health and leadership are my passions. I have earned accreditation from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in “Improving Your Business Through a Culture of Health”. I am a member of Five Toastmasters Clubs around the world. In July 2022, I was selected to be an Area Director for District 100. |
Maree Pickens
(Perth, Western Australia) Joined Toastmasters in 2003 Five years ago we formed Zoom-Masters, a dedicated online Toastmasters club, because we knew not everyone could attend face to face meetings and they needed to hone their online presentation skills. Then the pandemic hit and everyone was meeting online. Zoom-Masters has thrived ever since providing a safe, supportive online space for people to practice prepared speeches, get comfortable speaking off the cuff and providing constructive feedback. After 21 years in Toastmasters, and as a member of several clubs including Zoom-Masters, I love seeing new delivery techniques, hearing new ideas and learning from different people - it energises my own journey to be an exceptional communicator and an even better leader. |
Angela Booker
(Mandurah, WA) Joined Toastmasters in 2020 Toastmasters, I was already a speech pathologist, educator and facilitator. Communicating with people was part of my profession, so I didn't join because I was afraid to speak. I joined because I believed there was always more to learn. What surprised me most was that Toastmasters isn't simply about public speaking. It's about becoming a better communicator, a more thoughtful listener and a more effective leader. It provided a place to practise new skills, receive honest feedback and grow alongside people from many different backgrounds. Those experiences have made me a stronger leader in my professional life, more confident when facilitating groups, and more intentional about how I communicate. They also gave me opportunities I never expected—from leading volunteers across District 17 to mentoring others and contributing to projects that make a lasting difference. If you think Toastmasters is only for people who are nervous about speaking, I'd encourage you to look again. Whether you're just finding your voice or already speak every day in your career, Toastmasters offers something valuable: the opportunity to become even better. |
Chahak Garg
(Geraldton, Western Australia) Joined Toastmasters in 2016 Professionally, I am a Business & Tax Strategist, and I joined Toastmasters to further develop my communication and leadership skills. In the accounting and advisory profession, the ability to explain complex financial and tax matters in a clear, confident, and practical way is essential to building trust and delivering meaningful, proactive advice to clients. I also value the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, hear diverse perspectives and experiences, and watch people challenge themselves, grow in confidence, and continuously improve. |
Steve Chae
(Rockingham, Western Australia) Joined Zoom Masters in 2024 Ever since I unexpectedly pulled off an almost impromptu speech in my high school English class, I had wanted to join Toastmasters. It just took me 20 years to find the right club. Zoom Masters made it easy to keep showing up, and meeting after meeting, I found a community I wanted to be part of. After two years with Zoom Masters, I have come to believe that communication is not just about speaking confidently or expressing ideas clearly. It is about speaking sincerely from the heart—and trusting that genuine warmth has a way of reaching other people. If you have something in your heart that you want to share but are not yet sure how to express it, come and sit in on one of our meetings. Listen to the stories, feel the encouragement in the room, and see whether something speaks to your heart. Then, when you are ready, let your own voice speak. |
Gagan Kaur
(Perth, Western Australia) Joined Zoom Masters in 2025 I’m a proud mum of two teenagers and a fur baby who keeps our family smiling. After more than 16 years in banking, I became a Mortgage Broker two years ago, helping individuals and families achieve their home ownership goals. I joined Toastmasters in 2025 after attending a Speechcraft course at the Canning Vale Sikh Temple. I came to overcome my fear of public speaking but discovered so much more—a supportive community that helped me grow in confidence, develop leadership skills and step beyond my comfort zone. That journey led to the privilege of serving as President of Zoom Toastmasters Club. My vision is to build a welcoming club where members feel supported to find their voice and achieve their communication and leadership goals. Outside work and Toastmasters, I enjoy reading, volunteering, spending time with my family and lifelong learning. I believe that when we find the courage to use our voice, we can make a positive difference in the lives of others. |
Agata Dharma
Perth, Western Australia) Joined Zoom Masters in 2025 Leading ICCWA and chartering Kaya Toastmasters taught me one truth: connection can’t wait for perfect conditions. ZoomMaster turned my online meetings from functional to impactful - mastering presentation techniques, engagement tools, and virtual presence that actually lands. In today’s hybrid world, this isn’t optional skill-building. It’s leadership currency. ZoomMaster delivers it brilliantly. — Agata Dharma President, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce WA Founder, Kaya Toastmasters |
