A bit about how I landed here...
I was introduced to Toastmasters by an Australian friend with whom I did TEFL teaching in Asia. We met up for a holiday sometime later as he was studying in Fulda Germany. I asked how he was going with his studies then the topic went Toastmasters. He talked about the meetings, the fun he had and the great people that he has met there. When I got back it was a few months later that I went to my first Toastmasters meeting.
The one thing that happened was I wasn’t asked to go to Toastmasters I went myself. The reason was I had just finished a degree and was young in a Project Engineering type role. I needed to do something that would get me in front of people. The career entailed a lot of meetings and these weren’t one of my strong points. I feel I am now more assertive and a better listener.
When I first went in it was quite a big step to do this, but we have all been there. You can come in and take on the roles you want when you want.
I always ask myself two questions...
Q. What can I do?
A. Anything I want.
Q. When can I do it?
A. Any time I want.
Toastmasters has given me a confidence that I have never felt before. It has also changed my perception in life.
The greatest value I get is helping others to make things happen.
Pop in by and say hello sometime.
For any more info go to the “Contact Us” page.
Andy
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