Will you let toastmasters light your fire within? Today I want to talk to you about how you can use toastmasters as a vehicle to discover your purpose in life. Have you ever wondered, “If I only know my life’s purpose?” I like reading, but mostly I like learning. I used to pursue anything that …
Today I would like to share my journey as a volunteer with Toastmaster International with you. I believe that everyone has so much more potential than they realize if they only have the courage and confidence to say yes while getting the support they need on their learning journey. I believe many people in the …
I am going to share how blogging can add value to your life and which type of skills you can develop through blogging. Have you ever thought that if I can get my ideas or my work out in the world, I could help so many more people and become more valuable or influential, eventually …
Today I will share with you, two techniques I use to be more persuasive. Throughout my journey of learning how to become more persuasive, I came across so many techniques on how to speak to be more convincing. As part of my toastmaster’s journey, I choose persuasive speaking as one of my pathways. I have …
Have you ever said or communicated something, and you were either misunderstood or overcomplicated things, thereby not delivering on your message and purpose, leaving people not very interested or not engaging with you on your idea. There are so many dynamics to effective communication, but one thing you can do is to ensure that you …
Have you ever been in a group discussion where someone else shared the same idea or opinion you had? You somehow feel connected to that person, but at the same time, you think you can kick yourself for not speaking up? Have you ever wondered why you did not speak up? On my journey to …
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In this blog, I will summarize Chapter 3 of the book by Alletta Rochat, called Speak Connect Succeed. Chapter 3 is called “what is my purpose? The power of intention”. What does it mean, and why do we want to speak with purpose and intention? How does this topic relate to your ability to connect …
In this blog, I will provide a summary of Chapter 4 of Aletta Rochat’s book, Speak, Connect and Succeed. You need a message to deliver on your purpose and intention. A message will help you focus your attention and your audience on your why. So what is my message or a message? A message is …
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Why would someone ever need to speak to inspire? What is inspiring speech? The following blog is a summary of Chapter 5 of the book by Aletta Rochat, called “Speak, Connect and Succeed” Most of us, sometime or another will end up in a leadership role, whether you are a father or project leader or …
How do you speak to inspire, what happens when you do? Read More »
Why do you want to speak to persuade? If you don’t, people won’t be able to buy into your vision or adopt your way of thinking. Your idea or approach might get overlooked or dismissed. By being persuasive, you can connect easier, increase your influence and build your reputation. This blog is a summary of …