Tanya Hall, DTMProgram Quality Director Do you recall the day you learned to tie your own shoes? You were getting ready for kindergarten and the prerequisite was to be able to tie your shoes. Countless hours of practice went into it: “Over, under, pull it tight, Make a bow, Pull it through to do it right,” and then one day …
Musings on Toastmasters and Self-expression
Mel Dodd-MoherVP PR Stittsville Toastmasters Club I joined Toastmasters in May of this year – a newbie by all definitions. My motives for joining were similar to many others: I lacked the confidence speaking in front of groups, I was very passive in communicating my needs, and the thought of answering an impromptu question in a meeting made me want …
Personal Growth
By Charmaine Emanuel RalphACB, ALB, V.P. Transport Canada Toastmasters Club I want you to imagine yourself as a baby chick inside an eggshell. You have been comfortable and warm for a long time. Your Mom has given you all the nutrients you need to grow. You see no need to leave your shell, because you have all you need to …