by andrew | Nov 29, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Four years ago, my name made headlines in the Boksburg advertiser newspaper and the SABC kids news channel. The article read as follows: “Vosloorus Pupil Is Queen of Public Speaking! Wendy Khumalo, from the Vosloorus-based Thuto Lesedi High School, was named Queen of...
by andrew | Nov 15, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
A few weeks ago I decided to sign up for boxing classes. I felt I needed to punch some things out of my system and of course lose some weight. The first day was tough, learning the basics of boxing, however the coach was really patient with me, “when I say upper cut,...
by andrew | Nov 15, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Are you a self-aware, vulnerable leader? As a leader, have you ever said, “I don’t know,” or “I was wrong”? Instead, do you wear a public coat of armor, in order to avoid being vulnerable, being human? Contrary to conventional wisdom, vulnerability is not a weakness....
by andrew | Nov 15, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Trade irritation for curiosity and watch conflicts dissolve. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could feel deeply connected to and get along with every person in our lives? Sure it would … and I also want a unicorn. Some people will always rub you the wrong way. You’re...
by Linda | Nov 14, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Do you want control or do you want results? This question I first heard it from Erich Viedge when he was relating a story of his life in Toastmasters. I remember when my Aunt’s eldest son stayed with me in Johannesburg CBD. I remember the first day when he arrived...
by Linda | Nov 14, 2019 | #onestepforward, On A Point Posts
Congratulations to the Heroes, winners of the Golden Quarter Challenge ! The Golden Quarter Trophy is awarded to the Division that sees the highest % growth in the first quarter of the Toastmasters year (July – September). Division H Director, Omega Mwanza, motivated...
