Tanya Ward Jordan presents on Toastmasters' Pathways program, which offers a flexible, self-paced learning experience to develop communication and leadership skills. Pathways includes eleven learning paths with five levels and 20-25 projects in areas like public speaking, leadership, and confidence. Members take an online assessment to get path recommendations, then complete projects available online or in print. While completion times may vary, a path can often be finished in under two years, with recognition awarded at milestones. Jordan encourages finding one's purpose and taking the path that promotes it.

1. PATHWAYS 101: “Take A
Path Towards Your Purpose”
Tanya Ward Jordan,
M.S. CL, ACB
UMUC Power
Speakers

2. Do You Know Your Life’s PURPOSE?
Pictured: Tanya Ward Jordan
Photo credited to Kelli L. Jordan

3. Topics
I. Background
II. What is Pathways?
III. How is Pathways Designed?
IV. What Skills Are Developed?
V. How Do I Start A Path?
VI. How Long Does It Take To
Complete A Path?
Questions???
PATHWAYS 101:
“Take A Path Towards Your Purpose”

4. • Ralph C. Smedley, Founder-Toastmasters (TM)
International
• First “Official” Meeting Oct. 22,1924
• In 2018 - redesign of TM program
• Legacy” two track C&L program (available until June 30, 2020)
• New members under Pathways platform
I. Background: Legacy to Pathways

5. Toastmasters
Pathways is . . .
a flexible, self-paced,
& interactive “learning
experience” to develop
the communication &
leadership skills that
you need to succeed.
II. What is Pathways?

6. • Eleven (11) learning Paths to choose
from
• Each path contains five (5) Levels
• Each level contains many Projects
PLP
III. How Is Pathways Designed?

7. Motivational
Strategies
Presentation
Mastery
Leadership
Development
Innovative
Planning
Visionary
Communication
Strategic
Relationships
Dynamic
Leadership
Persuasive
Influence
Effective
Coaching
Team
Collaboration
PATHS: Eleven (11) Learning Paths
*Engaging Humor

8. Mastering Fundamentals
Level 1
Learning Your Style
Level 2
Increasing Knowledge
Level 3
Building Skills
Level 4
Demonstrating Expertise
Level 5
LEVELS: Five (5) Pathway Levels

9. Complete 3 projects (all paths)
• Ice Breaker [Click Here]
• Evaluation & Feedback [Click Here]
• Researching & Presenting [Click Here]
Level 1 Mastering Fundamentals

10. PROJECTS: 20-25 Pathway Projects
A project might be . . .
• Delivering a speech
• Delivering a speech &
evaluation
• Creating a blog
• Creating a podcast
• Moderating a panel discussion
• Completing a role (i.e.,evaluator,
Table Topics Master, Toastmaster)

11. Public Speaking
Interpersonal Communication
Strategic Leadership
Leading & Managing
Building Confidence
IV. What Skills Are Developed?

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PUBLIC
SPEAKING
1
INTERPERSONAL
COMMUNICATION
2
STRATEGIC
LEADERSHIP
MANAGEMENT
4 CONFIDENCE
5
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Matrix of Paths & Skills Development
*PATH -Engaging Humor (Most recently added)

13. Go to https://www.toastmasters.org/
Select Pathways {Click Here} from the menu bar.
Sign-in to take on-line assessment.
3 paths will be suggested; (You can pick from them
or choose another.)
Materials available free online via Base Camp or
offline in print $.
V. How Do I Start a Path?

14. May take 2 years or less (the self-
paced learning experience requires
you to complete between 20-25
projects)
Recognition & Awards
Certificates for reaching key
milestones.
Badge when you complete a level
Badge when you complete path
VI. How Long Does It Take To
Complete A Path?

15. Questions About Pathways?
www.toastmasters.org/education/pathways/frequently-asked-questions
CLICK HERE

16. “When at a
crossroad,
always take the
path that
promotes your
PURPOSE.”
Tanya Ward Jordan
Pictured: Tanya Ward Jordan
Photo credited to Kelli L. Jordan