the many faces of volunteerism
This week’s post celebrates the spirit of volunteerism. Volunteers are saluted annually during National Volunteer Week (this year April 18-24, 2021) and […]
Toastmasters
how to deliver an award-winning speech
Those of you who have been reading this blog for a long while know that I love Toastmasters and have
how to be a better listener
I had the pleasure of attending a terrific presentation made by author Russ McDevitt at a recent meeting of our
acknowledging our accomplishments
As we’re just six weeks from saying so long to 2013, I’ve begun reflecting back on the 11 months that
knowing which conferences to attend can be a challenge
It’s conference season! For me, it’s never about whether I will attend conferences. It’a about which ones to choose! As
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why the creative community needs Toastmasters
I’m sure many of us have been at a book launch, poetry reading, or art show where despite the fact
Toastmasters is so much more than public speaking
I attended a virtual Toastmasters (TM) event this past weekend, so the virtues of Toastmasters International are fresh on my
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this writer’s take on gratitude
Thanks to reader, “Lindy Lou” for reminding me that I was late with this week’s blog post. I’m grateful that
this writer’s year in review …
The Christmas season and year’s end is a time of reflection for many of us. For me, the greatest gift of
my lucky dress
Today is a wonderful day. The sun is shining, and I am reflecting back on the positive energy that was
Toastmasters can and will make you a better person
I’ve been pre-occupied this past weekend with the District 64 Toastmasters Spring Conference. It was a terrific conference and an
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Help Preserve the Dying Art of Making Conversation
Tomorrow night I will be delivering a speech called “The Art of Making Conversation.” If you have time and are
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