Yes, let’s celebrate life!  And to celebrate life, we must not just be alive but be fully alive; that is, we must find fulfillment and gratification and enjoy whatever we do, no matter how simple, no matter how sublime. Whether it’s making a bake or baking a cake, for Winner’s sake let’s find joy in what we do, just as I now do in front of you.

Each of us is blessed with individual talents. So, it is incumbent upon us to develop them fully and use them productively. The goal is not about being opulent or being adorned with exotic jewelry; it’s simply about multiplying the talents we have as we strive to satisfy our needs and to serve others.

And we can achieve this because we are indeed more formidable and able than we really think we are. But at times we may have permitted mediocrity to creep in and allowed our disappointments and negative experiences to distort our reasoning.

A few meetings ago, Brown Leisa delivered a resounding speech titled 'Truth Be Told' that won her 'Best Speech' at the meeting held at NCPD. I wish to share same with you and solicit your feedback. I am sure she too will appreciate your comments to boost her confidence and speaking acumen.

Find out what 'the Truth' is and see if it resonates with you.

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On July 20 2019, I did my first speech under the Pathways leaning approach, titled 'The Impulse to Soar' The image mentioned is featured on my Facebook profile. Listen and you will hear why and how it impacts me. The speech may or may not resonate with you. Either way, I would love your honest feedback and encourage you to be at the next meeting on August 3, 2019 to hear more, not only from me but from others who are on the path to improving themselves personally and professionally. I will be posting my speech here as well as on the website. It is only by being open to learning and vulnerable that I can grow. Thanks for your feedback in advance. 

"Nail-biting" was the term used  by DTM Godalys Reina of KC Toastmasters club to describe the experience of the recently held Best Club Website Competition in District 81. KC Toastmasters took home 2nd place!

With 24 active members, it is clear that the camaraderie, culture and teamwork of the club definitely had a significant role to play in them taking the lead over Winners TM who was at one point in the 2nd place lead.

Listen to the interview to find out what KC Toastmasters did when they found out they got a bit too comfortable and realized they were losing 2nd place!

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Dynamic Speakers Toastmasters Club took the win for the Best Club's website competition 2019! Winners TM Club (T'dad) and KC TM Club (Curacao) were it's fierce competitors down to the finish line. I guess Dynamics Speakers got coached by Usain Bolt to prepare for this race... or was it his prodigy, Conrad Miller, outgoing VPPR? 

Listen in to find out their winning strategy, the lessons learned, the value added, the sense of pride and fulfillment that has permeated the club and its members as a result and the reach and impact they are still benefiting from participating in this short, blood rushing competition that truly brought victory to a club where leaders are made!

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Talk Fluor So Toastmasters Club, Trinidad was a participant in the Best Club Website Competition recently held under District 81 for Caribbean Toastmaster clubs. The results are in! Though Talk Fluor so, didn't win it this year, we were interested in knowing what inspired them to participate, how they rallied for support and as VPPR how to balance the tight rope of being in the political arena and in Toastmasters.

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She's only 18 and making waves in Toastmasters and at the regional competition level taking 2nd prize in Bonaire, Netherland Antilles. Her name is Khalifa Baisden, a recent graduating student of Bishop Anstey High School in Trinidad and Tobago and member of Inspired Speakers Toastmasters in St Augustine. Her winning speech carried the message of change- change within the generations of learning from our strengths to overcome our weaknesses as a way of creating a positive impact on the world!

She wants to become an Ambassador but little does she know, that journey for her has already started. She is a a role model to all generations of this century and beyond.

There is more to come from this young lady who will be using the platform of Toastmasters to get her message out to the world.

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What does it take to become Toastmaster of the Year? After 5 years of being in Winners Toastmasters, Kevin Ransome shares his journey from being in the Construction Industry for 22 years and his training and experience in Network Marketing has helped him to invite, and create the ambiance that not only attracts guests but retain them as members for his club. 

As a Toastmaster, he has learned about working the tried, proven and tested systems and templates that Toastmasters International has to offer that those who have witnessed what is implemented and shared are able to apply it to their personal and professional lives.

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One question that always comes up for debate is, 'Are Leaders born or made?' 

Typically, the response is leaders are born. However as Jamillah David, incoming Area Director for Area 37 says, "At Toastmasters, leaders are Made!"

She would know given her own experience over 9 years being in toastmasters and how she achieved the feat of being President of Winners Toastmasters club and now to take on the leading role of Area Director. all from a starting point of just seeking out a place to hone her skills on debating but more so pushed by her boss, who commented that she was great at the technical side of her job but leadership was an area to work on..

Maybe her story speaks to you. You're invited to listen, share, support and comment. We love to hear from you.

Outgoing President, Margaret Bartholomew, speaks to the value Toastmasters has brought to her personal and professional life. She shares how she got started with Toastmasters and her active involvement at the leadership level to her accomplishments within her tenure 2019-2019.

Margaret has held two commanding posts within her tenure and shares that while there were challenges, she has no regrets for the value is worth more than she ever imagined.

You're invited to listen to Margaret's interview with fellow Toastmaster Corine, host of Winners Toastmasters Podcast. Feel free to comment, share, support and leave a voice message. 

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