by District 101 | Apr 17, 2024 | DP event, Personal Growth |
In the heart of innovation, nestled within the vibrant Bay Area of California, a two-day event unfolded, promising to ignite the flames of leadership and communication. The Toastmasters Leadership Institute (TLI), organized by District 101 Toastmasters, took place on...
by District 101 | Apr 16, 2024 | Knowledge Sharing, Member & Club Spotlight, Personal Growth |
Exhilaration! My joy knew no bounds when I found out that I was selected for a TEDx talk. Along with it came an immediate apprehension as there was not a lot of time to prepare. I was asked to deliver a speech about my idea–I had so many ways to convey my idea, and so...
by District 101 | Jan 20, 2024 | Personal Growth |
On Oct. 28th, around 6 pm, something happened that made me question—How do I express gratitude in my daily life? Furthermore, what am I grateful for? While driving to a temple with my wife, we listened to the radio. The show’s theme was “social...
by District 101 | Jan 13, 2024 | Knowledge Sharing, Personal Growth |
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...
by District 101 | Dec 31, 2023 | Personal Growth |
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...
by District 101 | Nov 30, 2023 | Personal Growth |
“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...