Toastmasters' public-speaking demonstration the talk of the town

How men should 'manage' their wives was just one of the many interesting, if not controversial, topics at a recent Toastmasters public-speaking demonstration.

'I have overcome the fear of public speaking and have improved my presentation skills since I started to take part in Toastmasters,' said member Derek Wong Park-hung.

The insurance salesman is now confident enough to give speeches without a script to be more natural.

Toastmasters is a worldwide non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the communication and leadership skills of its members.

The first demonstration of public speaking by Toastmasters International Hong Kong Division was held at a mall in Causeway Bay last month.

The roadshow chairman Alex Cheung Siu-hang said the group will focus more on preparing young people for the workforce.