My speech is about making an omelet. Now, why am I talking about an omelet? I guess it is because there is a certain amount of pride in achieving this culinary victory. I enjoy cooking breakfast on the weekends. The items on the menu comprised of hot dogs, fried eggs,…
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I joined Toastmasters to improve my public speaking. And my impromptu speaking skills. These posts are a collection of my speeches, and the Table Topics I used. I also include my experiences as a member.
My first exposure to the club was back in the 1980s. I had been working my first job for about two years and an office-mate of mine wanted me to join her and attend a meeting.. I did not know what the club was about, but “Toastmasters” sounded very classy. So I went with her.
We got to the meeting place, and we entered a room with mostly middle-aged people. It was not the crowd I wanted to be in. I was in my 20s. But they were very cordial. They explained what Toastmasters was about, and what I can expect. I sat through the entire meeting. I declined to join the “Table Topics” section. This is where every attendees, including guests, can take part in an impromptu speech. I was tempted to do so, and sometimes I still regret not having raised my hand. And I never went back after that meeting, I was just not ready to commit.
Fast forward a few years and I again wonder about missed opportunities. And my thoughts went back to Toastmasters. I found Town Center Talkers Toastmasters. And this time, I will stay and complete all 10 speeches. Who knows, I might even do more?
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Speech 3. Ancient Dreamers
It has been more than a year since I last gave a speech. Speech number 2 seems a distant memory. After many missed meetings and much hesitation, I’ve decided that it is now or never. I am either going to make the most of my membership to the club, or…
Closing Down Again?
It has been almost 6 months since I last attended a club meeting. I decided to take it slow by taking on the role of the timer. At some level, I already knew this would not be a good meeting. I have observed meeting cancellations the past few months due…
Be The Toastmaster
When I first joined toastmasters, it was to overcome a lifelong fear of public speaking. Back then I was satisfied with being able to speak in front of a small gathering. In many ways, that is still the ultimate goal. In the Toastmasters club, each member can choose to fill…
Toastmaster – Speech 2, Organize Your Speech
I am finally at speech number 2. After all this time, I have finally made it beyond project 1, The Ice Breaker. There are a number of things I realized while preparing for this speech. I had some issues going into this speech. It took me a while to decide…
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One of the goals I had set for myself is to a better creative writer and I believe that part of becoming a better writer is to become a better speaker, to be able to better articulate whatever story you have to say. I am not the best public speaker…
