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What do you do outside of Toastmasters would be:
-hobbies, interests, etc? • Once, VP of Toastmasters International
At this moment in my life, I seem to be came to Babble-On and after the
trying to catch a fast train that has people special meeting he said, “I can see you
who already have accomplished much in on the International Stage. I’d mentor
their life. Once upon a time I was on the you if you want.” I sheepishly shared
platform like many other 20-somethings, my gratitude and awe, then put the
but I didn’t feel qualified or worthy to be on business card away and never looked
that train, so I’ve been walking, jogging, or at it again for more than two years.
running along the track. Yet, somewhere in (Before you shout “Why?!” Please
my 40s I realized what I wanted to live for remember that I was walking along
and now I want on that train! It makes sense, the track, not on the train. I didn’t feel
then, that I enjoy running, especially on worthy. A sad, but not uncommon story
trails or backroads. Really though, I feel the of what opportunities the world may
most alive and at peace when I am traveling offer and yet – we decline because of
in the outdoors or facilitating workshops our own inaccurate perceptions).
and listening. • Meeting and connecting with
incredible people in Area 51 (that was
How does Toastmasters enhance your my Area Director internship).
work career? • Being supported by Tell Me a Story
One of the most valuable take-aways Toastmaster Club, my current club,
I believe I have gained in Toastmasters is and continuing to be supported by my
the ‘internal clock’ one develops for 1-2 old club family at Babble-On.
minutes or 5-7 minutes, most commonly. I
deeply appreciate that I am more practiced As Division D Director, what is your
at “get to the point” than I ever was before vision for the Division this year?
Toastmasters, and I believe those that This year has been a rough start for me as
hear me would also like to share their a leader. Only until recently have I felt like
appreciations too. keeping my head raised with a strong back
and fortitude. I needed a break and with
You’ve been in Toastmasters since 2015. all that I must do, it felt like Toastmasters
What are some of the highlights of your got the least amount of my energy. This
career so far? means that I have a lot to catch up on, but
Highlights of my ‘Toastmasters Career’ my hopeful vision is that those who are in
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