I want to join a toastmasters group in Toronto, I do have social anxiety but not at an extreme level and I wanted to try to take my development further...but like always, I am very scared.

I wanted to hear some advise, maybe one of you have attended Toastmasters or is currently a member.

I am 24 and I work in a rather structured corporate setting, an investment firm to be exact.  Everyday I have to introduce myself to some CEO or whatever, and everyday I am dying inside.  I have crippling inner dialogue that at every introduction I never remember a name since I am too preoccupied with my inner turmoil.  I have gotten better from the a few years prior when I was at university but I can never have a conversation with these people, I just usually stand there and smile and hope that they don't notice my awkwardness.

So please write back to me if you have any advise.