The past few months I have been participating in my local toastmasters club. I wonder if any readers have participated before, and what their thoughts might be?
Last night I presented my third speech. It was meant to be a prepared speech, but I was standing in for someone so pretty much spoke off the cuff.
The club president had a word of praise for me. He said that I have a ‘genuine story-telling talent’. I am not able to express how much this means to me.
I have always been introverted, overlooked for many things in my daily life, have a small circle of friends. But when I look back, there has always been a desire to speak in front of people. To speak into a microphone. To speak with authority.
Someone last week mentioned that a far as public speaking goes, I need to push myself. I can either live ten years once, or one year ten times. It is a nice thought. However, I cannot just stand up and speak. It has to come from within. It is the same with poetry. I cannot write a poem. It has to appear in my mind before I can pen it.
These thoughts were echoed in the comment last night. I have a genuine talent. And it’s only a talent I am discovering now.
Everything in its right time.
You have a very good writing ability too vonita. I enjoy reading what you write. xxx
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Thank you very much, Carol Anne
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Public speaking is the #1 dread according to research. You are truly gifted to be able to speak before strsngers without anxiety !
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I am loving it, but still plenty of room for improvement, thank you for your kind comment Holly 😊
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Sometimes others judge us more accurately than we do.
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I am having a pity-party today, quiall, also because I have a touch of flu, tomorrow I will be stronger. And thank you for your kind words xx 😘
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Seems like your time is now! Really a wonderful thing.
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Thank you. I need improvement, I’m sure that will happen with time 😊
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Congrats on finding this hidden talent, Vonita. I love public speaking, have had many opportunities over the years. But even after all this time, I still have nerves. I believe the butterflies in my tummy help keep me sharp 🙂
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Thanks Linda, I need a lot of improvement, but I believe the spark is there!
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Congrats Vonita! I think you’re really breve to stand up in front of a group or even a few people and speak like that. It’s just a matter of bringing your heart, a part of you, into each speech no meter the topic. Find what it means to you. But awesome I have spoken in front of my class b/4 but toast masters is a whole other level. It’s a great skill to have as well. Best of luck for continued success!
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Thanks Mandi, I am enjoying it, but have a lot to learn too! 🙂
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I think that would be one of those things you never stop learning about. In university there was public speaking course, I was too embarrassed to do it. I often shake in front of crowds and can’t help it. But I think if I’d taken that course it would have helped a great deal. I’m sure you’ll get used to speaking in front of people and do great!
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You are very talented Vonita. Continue writing and speaking. 🙂
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I am also a member of Toastmasters,currently doing my ACS, i genuinely feel,its a great plaform for introverts to share thier thoughts!
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Well done! Yes, it’s wonderful I love it 😊
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Congrats on finding that talent! I personally like public speaking a whole lot, it is very fun and very much rewarding when you can pull of a good speech in front of a large audience! All the best to you and hopefully you’ll do well in your climb to become a better speaker!
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Thank you!
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Gifted are people who are able to talk in public and even write about it!
Iam new to blogging by the way, and i have a whole blog dedicated to introverts and there fears
Check it out
https://introvertflower.wordpress.com/2017/09/08/making-an-introvert/
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Thank you, and all the best with the blogging!
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