Why Do I Stay?
I was chatting with a few prospective new Toastmasters members, and one of them asked me a very introspective question—“Why do you stay?” I’ve been a member of Toastmasters for eight years. I stay because Toastmasters has embedded in my psyche that searching for...
GRRR… From Gather to Reflect to Resolve—Roar into the New Year as a Courageous & Confident Public Speaker
As we approach the end of another year, it’s a crucial time for us as public speakers, particularly as Toastmasters, to gather our thoughts about the past year, reflect deeply, and set resolutions for the year ahead. This process goes beyond tallying successes...
How do you thrive in the holiday season?
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.” Yes, it is that time of the year. We hear this song, or a variation of it everywhere. Does it induce some stress in your daily routine? A lot of tasks to...
Compete To Progress!
Competition, are you afraid? Read on!
On Originality
Trying to understand originality