Becoming a leader is not as simple as it sounds and there is always a story as to how you got there. Am I perfect? No, but I try to do better each and every day. Learn more about my journey.
Leadership Series: Enias Chingwe
Member, Enias shares how persistence has made a difference in her Toastmasters Journey: Current Role:Previous Committee Roles: President, VPE, VPMWhen we volunteer to take up committee roles we do sounknowingly. Sometimes we are coerced to take up these roles.However, by taking up a committee role you are signing up to growthand you are saying yes […]
Leadership Series: Busisiwe Nteyi
Member, Busisiwe, shares how persistence has made a difference in her Toastmasters Journey: Current Role: PresidentPrevious Committee Roles: VPE, VPM, Treasurer, VPPR I have served in committee roles for most of the time as a memberof the Mariswe Toastmasters Club. The committee roles have helpedto expose me to leadership at an executive and strategic level […]
Persistence of Premium Quality: Nail it on the Next Take
Member, Simon Katende, shares how persistence has made the difference in his Toastmasters Journey: Toastmasters Take-Two, Action! I’m back at it, facing my fears again, five years later. I came pretty close on the last take, joining Centurion Toastmasters Club. It was close to work and on my route home. I had no excuses. I took the leap and […]
How Toastmasters Teaches Excellence in the Real World
I have always had a low-level obsession with excellence. I think most of us do. Better is better. There is no way around that truth. At times this obsession has made me unable to act out of fear that “it wouldn’t be good enough.” It would be an overgeneralisation to say that “Toastmasters is the […]
The Best Decision in my Personal Growth Journey
Taking steps to better oneself, such as by learning new skills or overcoming bad habits is the premise to self-growth. For self-growth, it is imperative to invest in a self-development program, which equips one with the necessary skills. The best decision in my personal growth journey was in 2019 when I joined Toastmasters as a […]
Serving in a Toastmaster Club Committee
There is an increasing demand to have exceptional verbal, presentation, and written communication skills. I joined Toastmasters in October 2017 as I heard it was the perfect platform to develop as a public speaker. What I did not realise when I joined Toastmasters was it is also a perfect platform to develop as an effective leader.
Tips on Winning at the Toastmaster Role
You have put your hand up to be the Toastmaster of the evening but have absolutely no idea what you have gotten yourself into. Have no fear, it is actually a lot of fun and helps you in your career as well with regards to organisational and time management skills.
Breaking the Ice
Your first official speech in Toastmasters is to deliver an Ice Breaker. An opportunity to introduce yourself to the group. Here are some tips on how to prepare.
My Why – Enias Chingwe
Many people ask me why I continue Toastmasters even though I am now a Distinguished Toastmaster. Here are 3 reasons why.