WHY
I WILL SING THE TOASTMASTERS ANTHEM
Toastmasters a perfect jigsaw that was missing in the puzzle of my life. When I first heard of Toastmasters, I did not have to think twice, the person who was telling me about it was preaching to the choir. The first meeting I attended, I was on a roller-coaster journey to public speaking, I couldn't just have enough, if it was food, it was so palatable to my mouth.
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| Israel Kalyango |
It seemed to be mysterious as
mist, yet clear as gold. Being in that session room with such wonderful speakers
made the adrenaline in my body rush, the excitement I had gave me goose bumps
the whole time I was in the session. If I was dating, I had found 'THE ONE.'
I enrolled as a toastmaster and had a life changing experience. I was born anew! My confidence level shot up like an over filled cup of wine. My eloquence, articulation and hands for the English language saw a tremendous growth. I am the last born at home so being a mentor to anyone was a far-fetched thought, however, as a toastmaster, my mentorship skills have mushroomed to an uncontrollable level in that, I do mentor even those way older than me! I guess this is leadership learnt from Toastmasters.
Toastmasters has given me such a great identity that am so proud of who I am.
At this juncture, I choose to end off as I would go on and on because more achievements, successes are yet to come given the opportunities that toastmasters is unveiling and availing to me!i
KALYANGO ISRAEL
(A proud Toastmaster)
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Wow! Very inspiring turn of events! You go Israel. With Toastmasters, you can only get better!
ReplyDeleteIsrael this is very inspiring! I must confess that having joined Toast masters and met people like you who were already an inspiration to me made me feel that I was in the right place. I couldn't waste anymore time but to sign up.
ReplyDeleteIsrael this is very inspiring! I must confess that having joined Toast masters and met people like you who were already an inspiration to me made me feel that I was in the right place. I couldn't waste anymore time but to sign up.
ReplyDeletesinging the Toastmaster Song! Israel your experience resonates with many that are aspiring to grasp the English language, become better communicators - in particular acquire the ability to communicate and not just be a lone voice of words to a crowd of 'listeners'.
ReplyDeleteIn my case TM has made me relearn the art of writing down what I intend to speak about, reflect on what it is I want to say, in what manner I want to say it, what I want remembered, how to adopt colorful and descriptive language that can make my speach more engaging without loosing the message..... the list is endless and especially for one accustomed or rather should I say quick to speak - such as I am
keep it up
cheers
Izzy,congratulations.Thanks for sharing.
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