"Nothing is so indecent that it cannot be said to another person if the proper words are used to convey it." ~Giovanni Boccaccio, The Demarcon (1909)

  • Introducing HiFi Speakers Communication & Leadership Academy

    • HSCLA is a non-profit training organization headquartered in San Diego’s beautiful Carmel Valley (92130).

    • Since May 21, 2004, HSCLA has produced fifty, one hour spoken-word events per year, all of which are free to the public.

    • Our 1,000th, one-hour event will be produced on May 15, 2025.

  • Why would I consider enrolling as a new Member?

    • You can never have too much confidence.

    • HSCLA produces confident leaders who communicate with authority and humor, making them more effective, persuasive, and influential at work, at home, and in their communities.

    • You are welcome to audit one or more of our one hour events as your time permits. Bring a friend!

  • What makes HSCLA’s training effective?

    • The four pillars of effective spoken-word training are: (i) content; (ii) repetition; (iii) accountability; and (iv) practice in front of a live audience.

    • We leverage the best of the curriculum developed over the course of 100 years by Toastmasters International, as the framework through which our Members select projects, produce content, and receive recognition for their contributions.

  • How It Works

    • Each week three Members prepare a short speech. Minutes later, three individuals from the audience (also Members) provide insightful commentary, detailed analysis, and words of encouragement to each speaker.

    • Our events are frequently hilarious.

      • “If there was a pill you could take that would do what laughter does, you’d take it, wouldn’t you?” ~In Praise Of Drugs By Jimmy Carr

  • Member Tuition

    • $10 per month

  • Meeting Time & Location

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  • "If there is one lecture I could recommend to help you understand how great speakers win their audience, THIS would be it!” ~Dananjaya Hettiarachchi, Toastmasters World Champion Of Public Speaking

“Where there is life, there is hope.” ~Stephen Hawking

“World-renowned genius, the late Stephen Hawking, is proof that people will pay a bad speaker with a great message. But, nobody will pay a great speaker who has nothing to say. Conquer fear, build confidence, and find your voice at HiFi Speakers!”
~Mark Whitney, President, HiFi Speakers, San Diego, CA

“The strength of society’s public, private, philanthropic, academic, and religious sectors, is directly related to the number of individuals who are willing to do the work, think it through, and confidently say what must be said, in ways that move audiences to tears and laughter.” ~Mark Whitney, President, HiFi Speakers Communication & Leadership Academy

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HiFi Speakers Communication & Leadership Academy: A weekly, one hour spoken-word event guaranteed to make you more effective, persuasive, and influential at work, at home, and in your community. Thursdays @ noon. Open to the public.

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HiFi Speakers meets every Thursday at noon at 12790 El Camino Real, 1st Floor, San Diego, CA 92130 (Carmel Valley). Meetings are open to the public. Guests are welcome.