Disrupting the Rabblement

Can’t see the video? Click here. There’s a bit in every Toastmasters meeting called Table Topics. Someone stands up at the front of the room and calls on others to answer a question they’ve just heard for the first time. The whole idea is to get better at impromptu speaking in front of an audience. [...]

Can’t see the video? Click here. Consider this post an ode to constructive critics. I’ve been taking notice of more of them in my life lately. I think they’ve always been there, but for a long time I ignored them, shut them out. Now I’m welcoming them in. I’ve come to realize how important they [...]

It has been a fantastic year in the life of me. I met a ton of legendary people, tried lots of new things and had numerous great experiences. I march into 2011 feeling more true to myself than ever and excited for the journey ahead. Below, in no particular order, are five important lessons I [...]

A couple of weeks ago I won the fourth and final round of a Toastmasters humorous speech contest, beating out representatives from about 75 other clubs along the way. I learned a lot from the experience, and I’ll happily share a few key lessons with you in a minute. If you’re not into the public [...]

RSS and e-mail readers, please click here to watch the video that accompanies this post. Today I’d like to share with you what a typical Toastmasters meeting is like. For those of you who are unfamiliar, Toastmasters is a network of worldwide clubs in which members help each other become better public speakers and leaders. [...]