Isb PGP Toastmasters Club
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Toastmasters Club
Overview
The Toastmasters Club of ISB is a Club affiliated to Toastmasters International, a global non-profit organisation aimed at developing one’s public speaking & leadership skills. The paid members of the Club enrol themselves in Toastmasters Pathways, which are learning journeys catered to developing a variety of communication skills. The Club organises regular meetings where members deliver prepared speeches and extempore speeches, followed by peer feedback and evaluations, thereby creating a collaborative learning environment. The Club conducts speaker sessions with ISB alumni who are established public speakers. Toastmasters Club collaborates with other Clubs as well for joint events around soft skills in different arenas. The Club also participates in various speech contests organised by Toastmasters International where the members compete with other Clubs in the Area, District and Region.
Harsh Modi
President
I am a finance professional with a strong background in Management Information Systems (MIS), financial reporting, and operational management. Before joining ISB, I spent three years at Lux Industries, where I excelled in improving financial processes, managing export logistics, and leading crisis management. My strategic thinking and leadership skills were evident as I successfully negotiated better rates, streamlined operations, and managed multiple roles under pressure. My experience in presenting financial data and leading diverse teams has honed my communication skills, making me passionate about public speaking and effective leadership. This passion drove me to seek the position of President at the Toastmasters Club at ISB.
As the President, I am committed to fostering a supportive environment where members can develop their public speaking and leadership skills. I believe that effective communication is a cornerstone of successful leadership, and I am dedicated to helping my peers achieve their full potential in these areas.
Outside the professional sphere, I enjoy swimming and have competed at the district level in badminton. I also have a keen interest in travel and exploring diverse cultures, which has broadened my perspective and enriched my understanding of the world.
Dipesh Deshmukh
Vice President
Dipesh served as an Associate Consultant at ZS Associates, Pune. He is an expert in data analytics, consulting and pharma industry. His previous roles included leading business analytics, forecasting, business development, sales force management and incentive design.
Dipesh is an Electrical Engineer from BITS Pilani and was an NSS volunteer for 4 years. He was part of the core CSR Team at ZS Associates and led multiple CSR & ESG initiatives.
Dipesh is passionate about storytelling and his hobbies include playing chess, playing piano, and watching Netflix and Anime. A favourite quote of Dipesh:
‘It's true that everything we wish for will not come to be, but the things that we must do, must always begin with a wish.’