UBJ Guest Column
By JARRETT BROADWELL
Attendees enjoy speakers and fellowship at a recent Toastmasters event at the Commerce Club.
Photos by Emilie Carol
Here’s to Toastmasters
toastmasters international has been recognized as the leading worldwide organization dedicated to communication and leadership skill development since 1924. Men and women of every background, ethnicity, education level and profession
build their competence in communication, gaining confidence to lead others. Through various communi-
cation and leadership roles they learn to tell their stories, listen and answer, plan and lead, and give and accept feedback. They find their path to leadership. How did I initially feel about Toastmasters? In 2009, an acquaintance invited me to attend Metro Toastmasters located in downtown Greenville. I knew I wanted to sharpen my communication and leader-
Work efficiently, close
deals and conduct meetings in the sophisticated, iPad-ready e-lounge and private offices
Connect in the upscale bar with great city
and mountain views; network with Greenville’s top business professionals
ship skills. I also knew that Toastmasters is one of the most time-efficient, effective and affordable ways to grow personally and professionally. However, I was very fearful about the whole thing. What would people think about me? What if I screw up in front of them? Can I really get better at leadership and communication with all this fear?
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