• Toastmasters International President Jim Kokocki at the Ismaili Centre, talking about the importance of developing effective communication and leadership skills. Amir Hemraj
    12 November 2015 | Ismaili Centre Toronto

    President of Toastmasters International addresses youth at Ismaili Centre

    Toastmasters International President Jim Kokocki at the Ismaili Centre, talking about the importance of developing effective communication and leadership skills. Amir Hemraj
6:00 PM
14 November 2015
5:45 PM
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The Ismaili Centre Toronto
Canada

Toronto, 13 November 2015 — Jim Kokocki, President of Toastmasters International delivered the keynote address at a communication and leadership skills event held at the Ismaili Centre, Toronto. Canadian actor and television personality Husein Madhavji, who currently stars in the medical drama Saving Hope, was the evening’s host.

Kokocki walked the audience through his personal journey at Toastmasters — from being a member at his local chapter to becoming the International President — highlighting the impact that the programme has had on his life. He discussed the importance of effective communication and conflict resolution skills, and illustrated how they can lead to greater confidence and allow individuals to reach for new heights.
 
Some 350 people attended the event, while hundreds more tuned in to the webcast at Jamatkhanas across Ontario. The evening was organised by the Aga Khan Youth and Sports Board for Ontario to introduce the Toastmasters programme and encourage youth and young professionals to strengthen their communication and leadership skills.
 
The evening concluded with a networking session and an opportunity for audience members to sign up for Toastmasters.