Introduction

A Microsoft 365 Technical Architect, having an overall experience of 13+ years and currently working with an IT MNC. Associated with Toastmasters International since 2015.

Always available for members for supporting them in honing communication or leadership skills.
Has mentored several members for preparing them for contests or during their leadership journey.
Has been exemplary in dealing with senior leadership of several corporates where recently toastmasters marked it's presence.
Has been consistent in his leadership journey and has been looked upon by several leaders as a selfless leader.
A leader who isn't afraid of committing mistakes or taking tough decisions, and learning, while empowering his team.

SHWETANK SHARMA, DTM

Nominated candidate for

Program Quality Director 2025-26

Experience that counts

Over 13 years of corporate experience – currently working as a Microsoft 365 Technical Architect
Toastmasters Journey spanning more than 10 years
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)
Chartered 20+ Clubs
Served as Oration Co-Chair (2023-24)
Division and District Participant – Table Topics contest
Conducted multiple workshops across clubs and divisions
Mentored and sponsored numerous clubs
Area Director (2021-22)
Associate Club Growth Director (2022-23)
Awarded Outstanding Division Director (2022-23)
President Distinguished Division Director (2022-23)
Conducted Heritage walk (2022-23) and assisted in conducting All Toastmasters Meet (2022-23)
District Finance Manager (2023-24)
Club Growth Director (2024-25)
Holds various leadership certifications
Helped in conducting several conferences

Shwetank's Vision

Shift from a finite game mentality to an infinite game mindset
Retain and engage past leaders via Guidance Committees
Build strong Area and Division Councils
Introduce the Strategic Leadership Program (SLP)
Restore the Toastmasters brand across institutions and corporates
Institutional Clubs – Launch Inter-Institutional Competitions
Corporate Clubs – Develop tailored training modules
Sessions on life beyond the DTM
Cultivate intrinsic motivation – Inspire members through recommended reading
Foster informal inter-geography gatherings (currently only Oration exists)
Focused approach to judge training to improve both quantity and quality
Increase offline events to boost engagement
Leverage technology for real-time data and retention insights
Build structures and events that impact members at their core
Inclusivity of members and leaders for every decision making
Frequent recognitions, by keeping a track of member and club goals to boost motivation

District wide Challenges

Educational Goals not being achieved
District Initiatives lacking participation and engagement
High member and leader retention challenges
Brand Visibility of Toastmasters diminishing
Lesser participation of active role players in club meetings
Lack on innovation during trainings
Geographic saturation with some area over-served
Special attention to Institutional and corporate clubs
Intrinsic motivation missing
Members still finding difficult to adopt Pathway's true capabilities
Multiple communication channels and communication gaps
Lack of promotion outside Toastmasters communities
Clubs operating in Silos - lack of connectedness
Conflicting deadlines of contests between areas and divisions

SHWETANK SHARMA, DTM

Introduction

A Microsoft 365 Technical Architect, having an overall experience of 13+ years and currently working with an IT MNC. Associated with Toastmasters International since 2015.

Always available for members for supporting them in honing communication or leadership skills.

Has mentored several members for preparing them for contests or during their leadership journey.

Has been exemplary in dealing with senior leadership of several corporates where recently toastmasters marked it's presence.

Has been consistent in his leadership journey and has been looked upon by several leaders as a selfless leader.

A leader who isn't afraid of committing mistakes or taking tough decisions, and learning, while empowering his team.

SHWETANK SHARMA, DTM

Experience that counts

Over 13 years of corporate experience – currently working as a Microsoft 365 Technical Architect

Toastmasters Journey spanning more than 10 years

Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM)

Chartered 20+ Clubs

Served as Oration Co-Chair (2023-24)

Division and District Participant – Table Topics contest

Conducted multiple workshops across clubs and divisions

Mentored and sponsored numerous clubs

Area Director (2021-22)

Associate Club Growth Director (2022-23)

Awarded Outstanding Division Director (2022-23)

President Distinguished Division Director (2022-23)

Conducted Heritage walk (2022-23) and assisted in conducting All Toastmasters Meet (2022-23)

District Finance Manager (2023-24)

Club Growth Director (2024-25)

Holds various leadership certifications

Helped in conducting several conferences

Shwetank's Vision

Shift from a finite game mentality to an infinite game mindset

Retain and engage past leaders via Guidance Committees

Build strong Area and Division Councils

Introduce the Strategic Leadership Program (SLP)

Restore the Toastmasters brand across institutions and corporates

Institutional Clubs – Launch Inter-Institutional Competitions

Corporate Clubs – Develop tailored training modules

Sessions on life beyond the DTM

Cultivate intrinsic motivation – Inspire members through recommended reading

Foster informal inter-geography gatherings (currently only Oration exists)

Focused approach to judge training to improve both quantity and quality

Increase offline events to boost engagement

Leverage technology for real-time data and retention insights

Build structures and events that impact members at their core

Inclusivity of members and leaders for every decision making

Frequent recognitions, by keeping a track of member and club goals to boost motivation

District wide Challenges

Educational Goals not being achieved

District Initiatives lacking participation and engagement​

High member and leader retention challenges

Brand Visibility of Toastmasters diminishing

Lesser participation of active role players in club meetings

Lack on innovation during trainings

Geographic saturation with some area over-served

Special attention to Institutional and corporate clubs

Intrinsic motivation missing

Members still finding difficult to adopt Pathway's true capabilities

Multiple communication channels and communication gaps​

Lack of promotion outside Toastmasters communities

Clubs operating in Silos - lack of connectedness

Conflicting deadlines of contests between areas and divisions

District Initiatives lacking participation and engagement

Multiple communication channels and communication gaps