22 February 2014
I first joined Toastmaster's Club as long ago as 2009 but I am ashamed to say that I delivered only one speech and quit the program subsequently as I could not find the courage to deliver the next speech. I think it was fear of public speaking coupled with lack of perseverance to write up and practice speeches that made me lose interest. It also requires quite a bit of your time unless of course you are one of the lucky ones who has the flair to simply walk up in front of an audience and deliver a speech without any preparation or hard work!
Today, I took out my old Toastmaster Member kit which comprises of 2 main manuals - competent communication and competent leadership. I had a browse through these and also sent and email to one of the clubs who got back to me confirming the next date of the meeting. Though I will not be able to attend their next meeting I will certainly attend the one after that.
The program comprises of two tracks. One is the communication track and the other is the leadership track. The communication track has four levels and one level takes about 5 months to complete, provided that you have the nerve to deliver a speech at every meeting!
At this point in time I can only promise myself that I will try my best as I know only too well, this is really not my cup of tea! But how can I ignore toastmasters when I am on a career break and on a quest to improve myself daily?
So here marks the beginning of a long journey, for this is no easy task for the faint-heated like me! But if i don't try I will never know......
I first joined Toastmaster's Club as long ago as 2009 but I am ashamed to say that I delivered only one speech and quit the program subsequently as I could not find the courage to deliver the next speech. I think it was fear of public speaking coupled with lack of perseverance to write up and practice speeches that made me lose interest. It also requires quite a bit of your time unless of course you are one of the lucky ones who has the flair to simply walk up in front of an audience and deliver a speech without any preparation or hard work!
Today, I took out my old Toastmaster Member kit which comprises of 2 main manuals - competent communication and competent leadership. I had a browse through these and also sent and email to one of the clubs who got back to me confirming the next date of the meeting. Though I will not be able to attend their next meeting I will certainly attend the one after that.
The program comprises of two tracks. One is the communication track and the other is the leadership track. The communication track has four levels and one level takes about 5 months to complete, provided that you have the nerve to deliver a speech at every meeting!
At this point in time I can only promise myself that I will try my best as I know only too well, this is really not my cup of tea! But how can I ignore toastmasters when I am on a career break and on a quest to improve myself daily?
So here marks the beginning of a long journey, for this is no easy task for the faint-heated like me! But if i don't try I will never know......
What can I say Chaths? I am deeply impressed! Being a fellow introvert I know exactly how you feel. However, seeing that you have taken this bold step leaves me speechless as it is so impressive, and I wish you all the very best! :) This blog is doing wonders I see and the great steps you have taken is awe inspiring. Bravo!
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