It is becoming apparent to me that I have a desire to teach. I’m not entirely sure what this would encompass. Children? Teens? Adults? What would I teach? Perhaps I would excel in a corporate trainer role? After completing the OMDP program at Conestoga College some years back, I considered the Teacher/Trainer of Adults program [...]
When it comes to successful public speaking, fear needs to be abolished. Trepidation, absolutely. Nerves, sure. But fear? What’s the worst that can happen? Sure, you could stutter or stumble over your words, or you could draw a complete blank, but in the general scheme of tragedy, it pales in comparison to a comet hurling [...]
While the pen might be mightier than the sword, I believe in the power of the spoken word to transcend the quill and inkwell. I recently marked my six-month anniversary of joining Toastmasters, the non-profit educational organization that helps its to members improve their communication, public speaking, and leadership skills.
Joining this organization has been a [...]