Tag: toastmasters
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2016 – The Year That Was
What an interesting year 2016 was! I’m hoping I can keep the momentum going in 2017. One of the promises I made for 2016 was to try something new at least once a month. I wanted to get out of my box, and learn to enjoy life more. Theatre That decision led me to re-discover…
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Unexpected Lessons
A speech given a couple of months ago by a fellow Toastmaster had a profound effect on me. I find myself thinking often about what she had spoken of, and many times I thought about forwarding the advice to others. It was her 10th speech project (Speaking to Inspire) and so meaningful and inspiring. It was about the…
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Reaching
I often compare what is learnt as a club officer in Toastmasters to the skills needed to run a business. Here’s another area where the lesson applies to both Toastmasters and businesses. While performing a club officer role, members learn the skills and acquire the knowledge to perform the role in the best way possible.…
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What is Toastmasters?
Amazing how quickly a month goes by. I should at least set up a day of the week on which to post. It was pointed out to me (thanks Paul!) that I never really explained what Toastmasters is. Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide…
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What if…
Toastmasters changes lives. I heard this phrase quite a bit when I first joined Toastmasters, but I have to admit… I didn’t believe it. Oh sure, it was something worthwhile doing, sort of an educational/social/volunteering kind of thing, but changing lives?? A stretch… or so I thought. Then I attended the Toastmasters District 60 Conference…