the many faces of volunteerism
This week’s post is a tribute to International Volunteer Day via an update of a popular post I wrote several years ago on the importance of volunteerism. Volunteerism plays a huge part of my...
Tagged: 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 been an active member of Toastmasters International since 2001. The highlight of a memorable...
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 Toastmasters club in Gimli. Russ is not only a talented author, but a life...
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 have passed. It had been my assumption that 2013 was not a good year...
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 an active freelance writer (I celebrated 20 years in the freelancing business in April,...
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 that we were proud of the creativity of the author or artist and could...
Toastmasters is so much more than public speaking
I attended a Toastmasters (TM) convention this past weekend, so the virtues of Toastmasters International are fresh on my mind once again. I joined TM back in 2001 and have been singing its praises ever...
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 she (and hopefully others) actually miss the posts when they don’t arrive for a...
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 2009 has been the immense gratitude I feel for the many blessings in my...
my lucky dress
Today is a wonderful day. The sun is shining, and I am reflecting back on the positive energy that was in the room last night as we celebrated the 30th Anniversary of the Lord...
