My friend, Veronica Barney, is coordinating the 2017 Oratorical Contest & Brunch on February 18, 2017. Students in 6th through 9th grades will compete for cash prizes while attendees break […]
You’re Invited to MJM Speakers’ Circle Open House – September 17, 2016
Do any of these apply to you? [polldaddy poll=9520740] If yes, visit MJM Speakers’ Circle Toastmasters Club open house on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 9:30 to 11:00 am at […]
5 Reasons Bloggers Should Join Toastmasters
People start blogging for a variety of reasons. Some people stick with it, others don’t. If you have blogged consistently for at least six months, you should have a treasure […]
Preparing for Presentations with Marki Lemons [Video]
On June 9, 2016, Marki and I had a discussion on how to prepare for presentations. Although my goal was find out the tools she uses for her presentations, as […]
Boast Post: I’ve Earned My Advanced Communicator Silver
I am happy to report that I’ve earned my Advanced Communicator Silver (ACS) in Toastmasters. This is the third communication designation, and second advanced communication designation. To earn my ACS, […]
Be My Guest at MJM Speakers’ Circle Open House – September 19, 2015
My Toastmasters club, MJM Speakers’ Circle, is hosting an open house at Thurgood Marshall Library, 7506 S. Racine, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.on Saturday, September 19, 2015. You will […]
6 Lessons from a Roller Skating Toastmaster
Which thought is scarier: public speaking or roller skating? Based on my informal survey using social media sites and conversations with friends and strangers, most of the respondents said the […]
My Theme for 2014: Dreams
I’ve always been big on dreams, as I’ve been really working on my mine for the past five years. For some reason, though, the theme of “dreams” is heavier on […]
5 Reasons Why Bloggers Should Join Toastmasters
People start blogging for a variety of reasons. Some people stick with it, others don’t. If you have blogged consistently for at least six months, you should have a treasure […]
My Recent Speaking Successes
On Saturday, March 16, 2013, I gave a 15 minute speech at my Toastmasters* meeting. I had been putting off giving a speech since October of last year, and I […]