by andrew | Dec 13, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Do you want your leadership to matter? Do you desire to leave a legacy and make your mark on the world? Consider the benefits of mentoring, not just for those who seek your guidance, but for your own self-worth and happiness. Do you want your leadership to matter? Do...
by andrew | Dec 13, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
People, from all walks of life and around the globe, are creatures of emotion. That’s why it’s not enough for leaders to only score high on intelligence tests. The other necessary “brilliance” has to do with emotional intelligence (EI), defined in 1990 by two American...
by andrew | Dec 13, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Do you know of Toastmasters Junkies? Have you heard of them? Are you one of them? Well, let us rather call them Toastmasters Enthusiasts. Junkie sounds bad right? I remember this one Tuesday in 2016, I attended Absa Breakfast Toastmasters Club in the morning, Standard...
by andrew | Nov 29, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Have you ever wondered what it takes to start a new cub? A little help from a few friends will go a long way to achieve this. Identifying the potential for a new club starts with looking around your community and your workplace. Does a Toastmasters club exist there?...
by andrew | Nov 29, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Have you ever been to a District Event? My mentor, David Preece, had informed me that there was a District Event in Rivonia and encouraged me to attend. I had just started my term as the Club President of Standard Bank Operations in July 2015. This was to be my first...
by andrew | Nov 29, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Even though I have been a Toastmaster since the start of my career, my journey towards (Distinguished Toastmaster) DTM was motivated and escalated by the phasing out of the Legacy Program. Before then I did not fully understand the requirements of becoming DTM. Back...