by excellence | Sep 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence – 1 September 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, New Member Moments
I am passionate about books, martial arts and philanthropy. I’ve always feared speaking in public and lacked confidence. So much so that I would tremble and panic when speaking. I joined Maputo Toastmasters in Mozambique in June 2020 in order to reach one of the goals...
by excellence | Sep 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence – 1 September 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, New Member Moments
When I was presented with an opportunity to join Toastmasters, I did not hold back. I have always aspired to be a public speaker, so, when an invaluable opportunity to build my speaking and interpersonal skills came; I grabbed it with both hands. Toastmasters has not...
by excellence | Sep 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence – 1 September 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, New Member Moments
More than once, six years ago, I was invited to a Toastmasters meeting by DTM Jahon. Back then, I had no idea what it was all about and I ignored the invite. Four years later, when I then desperately needed the effective communication skills set in my skills purse, I...
by excellence | Sep 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence – 1 September 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Mentor / Mentee
I am a member of Daifern Tigers Toastmasters Club in Johannesburg, South Africa. Sharlene has been my mentor in Toastmasters and in business for three years. She has guided me through the most challenging experiences, to create a highly rewarding outcome. Through this...
by excellence | Sep 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence – 1 September 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Mentor / Mentee
After first hearing about Toastmasters when I was in high school, I joined Madison Toastmasters Club in Lusaka, Zambia where I first met DTM Patience Chisanga. She left me in awe and inspired by her level of eloquence. When I paid my subscription fees in March...
by excellence | Sep 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence – 1 September 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Emissaries
I had the pleasure of visiting our sister club Gaborone Breakfast Club in Gaborone, Botswana as the Toastmaster of the Day. It was an exhilarating experience as I got to interact with members of the club and visiting members from as far as Namibia. The meeting was...
