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Transformation

Observing the grade 8 class through the past 7 weeks has gifted me the pleasure of seeing their transformation. The first couple of speeches and evaluations presented were average (as expected) but my session this week was nothing short of miraculous. The speeches were well-prepared, and the evaluations were thoughtful and constructive. It was especially touching to hear a goodbye speech from a Korean exchange student who is returning home this week. His presentation provoked tears from the other students, especially from his evaluator. I was also witness to a confident, dynamo of a young lady who has the makings of a fantastic presenter and performer, even at such a young age. What an incredible inspiration to watch their growth!

Table Topics

In preparation for a week of Table Topics – taking the role Monday evening, teaching the topic at my YLP on Tuesday afternoon, and likely participating at Blountly Canadian on Wednesday, I watched a number of videos and found a particularly excellent one:

Youth Leadership

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We don’t have to go far for inspiration…
it is at our very fingertips
if we are willing to look for it and recognize it.
Slowly but surely
bit by bit
I am finding mine…


My experience of starting my Youth Leadership program was nothing short of fantastic. I never thought I would be comfortable instructing a grade 8 class on anything on the elements of public speaking but I was immediately at ease with them. More so, I was *excited* to be there, working with them, and answering their questions. It is such a joy to be able to share one’s passion in a healthy, constructive, and mutually beneficial manner.

Education: Going Beyond Your Club

A fantastic week. I presented my second Education from the Successful Club Series – Going Beyond Your Club.

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Impromptu | Roasting | Education

Speech 2 and 3 in an 8 day period, complete. #2 was “Impromptu Speaking” from the Specialty Speeches manual. Speech #3 was “The Roast” from Special Occasions. Education #1 – Evaluate to Motivate from The Successful Club Series.

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Desire to Teach

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 as a possible interest. However, I have considered many different things to hold interest for me – Law, Travel Consulting, Religious Studies – I am all over the spectrum. I am truly an ENFP in this regard.

I am also intrigued by the idea of teaching English in a foreign country at some point in my life. Of course, this is a bit loftier than the options that are available currently at my fingertips – teaching yoga and/or Reiki. Sometimes the most obvious answers are the most difficult to see. As such, I need to concentrate on finishing my YTT (Yoga Teacher Training) before embarking on another journey. I need to be more focused on finishing the things I start, rather than excitedly jumping to the next/new project.