My first Toastmaster experience
I finally got to attend our club’s Toastmasters meeting, the first for this year, as a guest (I haven’t submitted my application form and haven’t paid the membership dues). Full of new-year optimism, the meeting was packed by members, new and old, and guests like me. Even before the program was over, I thought that it is really a right decision to be part of this great club. At Toastmasters, your public speaking and leadership skills are honed in an atmosphere that is very friendly, motivating (a lot of applause, clapping, shaking of hands and commendations) and serious–to the art of speaking that is.
I’ve come to realize that speaking is the ultimate indicator of one’s level of personal development. Many have good ideas, but only a few can convey them well to others to persuade, entertain or teach. Communication at its finest will make one a better person in this cutthroat world. The best opportunities will come to him like metal to a magnet because he radiates self-confidence and positivity. This is why I joined Toastmasters.
I will labor on my first speech, the Icebreaker, which I’ll deliver next meeting.
