Tip of the week 28 October 2003

Don’t try to fix people, let them (and yourself) excel at what they are good at.

October 28, 2003 By Mark · · Leave a comment
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Elliot’s Wedding Speech

When I first came to Toastmasters,I could barely stand up to tell this new group of approximately 20 people my name and why I was interested in joining TM. My heart was pounding! After 2 months of observing TM in action, reading “Communication and Leadership Program” from Toastmasters International, Inc.,and doing my “Icebreaker Speech # 1″, I believed I was ready to speak at my daughter’s wedding.

I had the formula, I had some experience, and most importantly, I had the confidence in myself to speak.

There were almost 400 people in attendance at this intimate affair. It was the first time in my life that I wasn’t “scared to death” to speak. I was excited, a bit nervous and very confident.

My speech was approximately 6 minutes long. There was some humour in the speech and people laughed. What a wonderful feeling!

Thanks to Toastmasters for showing me the way. Just think about it; I have only just begun!

October 4, 2003 By Mark · · Leave a comment
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Mark’s Wedding Speech

In October 2003, I got married to Jennifer. At the reception after the ceremony I gave a speech in front of our 60 guests. I spoke confidently and clearly. I made people laugh. I didn’t use notes. Afterwards many of the guests approached me and complimented me on a great speech. Two years ago, I couldn’t have done it. Even if I had stood up to speak, nobody would’ve heard me. Thanks to Toastmasters I was able to fulfill that important part of being the groom and make myself and my new wife proud.

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