by excellence | Nov 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence - 1 November 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Mentor / Mentee
If you had told me 2 years ago that I would be standing in front of a crowd delivering speeches and actively taking the forefront in Toastmasters roles, connected to individuals beyond borders and not being afraid to be outside my comfort zone, I would have sealed it...
by excellence | Oct 15, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence - 15 October 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Mentor / Mentee
I have learnt a lot from my mentor Namatai Kwekweza. Having a mentor who is so action oriented and who doesn’t want things dragging has seen me doing my Pathways at a fast pace. She has taught me not to focus on distractions, but to keep going. Having someone checking...
by excellence | Oct 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence - 1 October 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Mentor / Mentee
“I appreciate Nikki’s help and support and our weekly sessions. She encourages me and helps me prepare better. Nikki also helped me to be generous and forgiving since I can be hard on myself and others. She also gives practical advice and shares her...
by excellence | Oct 1, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence - 1 October 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Mentor / Mentee
Like a young child, the thought of getting to the other side of the road to buy an ice cream is very exciting but it is almost impossible for them to cross the busy road without an adult holding their hand. I liken this to the mentorship program that we have in...
by excellence | Sep 15, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence – 15 September 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Mentor / Mentee
When I presented my ice breaker speech, I was very nervous but I was encouraged by the comments that followed. I then signed up for the second speech which I delivered with very evident nerves, after which I convinced myself that I would not renew my membership....
by excellence | Sep 15, 2020 | ----#StriveForProgress, Achieving Excellence – 15 September 2020 edition, Achieving Excellence Posts, Mentor / Mentee
“In service we become distinguished” – DTM Dorothy Chanakira She truly believes in and lives up to this statement. Always eager and willing to serve, she made me feel like I had arrived home when I joined Evolving Ladies Toastmasters Club of Harare, Zimbabwe, in...
