Speaking to Inform is last manual for my Advanced Communicator Gold. I took advantage of the opportunity to give a speech and to sing the praises of the green smoothie on Saturday at the Judges’ Training. Not only do I have confidence in my ability to be a successful contest judge, but I also had the opportunity to speak on one of my favourite subjects. Most importantly (for myself) is that this was the first speech I standing in front of an audience since my struggle with my current disability. I have shied away from giving speeches for some time due to my perceived inability to work the room like I used to… however, today was proof that I CAN still do it. It was very much like doing my Icebreaker all over again; today was my cane breaker. I CAN get up in front of an audience and deliver a speech WITHOUT my cane, and without a lectern to hold onto for support. Today was a triple success: training, speech, and a return of some of my lost confidence.
You can take the lady away from Toastmasters, but you can’t take TM out of the lady!
