IESL TMC - Legacy - Volume 2

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

ReflectingonaYearofTriumphsandMemories

DearReaders,

As we draw the curtains on another remarkable year, I'm filled with an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude for all that we have accomplished togetherasaclub.Ourjourneyoverthepastninemonthshasbeennothingshort ofextraordinary,markedbyachievements,milestones,andcherishedmemories

Oneofthehallmarksofoursuccessthisyearhasbeentheincrediblededication and commitment displayed by each and every member of our club From embarking on the Pathways journey to completing various levels, representing contestsoutsidetheclub,ourmembershaveexemplifiedathirstforpersonaland professionalgrowththatistrulyinspiring

Thisyear,wealsohadtheprivilegeofcommemoratingamomentousoccasion the 20th anniversary of our beloved club Two decades of camaraderie, growth, andsharedlearningspeakvolumesabouttheenduringspiritofToastmastersand theprofoundimpactithashadonourlives

None of these achievements would have been possible without the unwavering support and creativity of our dedicated team From our club officers to our mentors and evaluators, each member has played a pivotal role in shaping our collective success Together, we have cultivated an environment where ideas flourish,challengesareembraced,anddreamsarerealized

As I reflect on the year, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude for the privilegeofservingasyourpresident Ithasbeenanhonortowitnessthegrowth andtransformationofourmembers,tocelebratetheirvictories,andtostandby theirsidethroughthetrialsandtriumphsofthisjourney

Asweturnthepagetoanewchapter,letuscarryforwardthelessonslearned,the friendships forged, and the memories cherished. Together, there is no limit to whatwecanachieve.

MESSAGE FROM DIVISION DIRECTOR MESSAGE FROM DIVISION DIRECTOR

Celebrating20YearsofCommunicationExcellenceatIESLToastmastersClub! DearIESLToastmastersClubMembers,

I'mexcitedtocongratulatetheclubonits20thanniversary!Fortwodecades,IESL Toastmasters Club has been a valuable resource for engineers to develop their communicationskills.

ClearcommunicationisessentialinEngineering.ItallowsEngineerstoshareideas, collaborateeffectively,anddriveinnovation.Theclub'ssuccessinhelpingmembers achieve their goals is truly impressive. From delivering speeches to mastering improvisation and taking on leadership roles, the club's members have achieved remarkablemilestones Theirdedicationandperseverancearetrulyinspiring!

IESLToastmastersClubhasarichhistoryoffosteringnotonlycommunicationskills butalsoleadershipqualitiesamongitsmembers Thisisevidentbythemanydistrict anddivisionleaderstheclubhadproducedovertheyears Strongcommunication skills are a cornerstone of effective leadership, and the Toastmasters program provides a supportive environment to develop those skills By honing their communicationskills,IESLToastmastersClubmembersarewell-positionedtotake onleadershiproleswithintheEngineeringcommunityandbeyond

AspecialcongratulationsonachievingthePresident'sDistinguishedstatusandbeing onthewaytotheGoldenClubAward Theseachievementsareatestamenttothe hardworkandcommitmentoftheentireclub

IamparticularlypleasedtoseehowEngineersflourishwithinyourclub Comingfrom anEngineeringbackgroundmyself,Iunderstandfirsthandtheuniquechallengesand opportunitiesthatEngineersfaceintheircareers Itisinspiringtowitnessthestrides Engineers make in enhancing their communication skills, ultimately empowering themtoexcelintheirprofessionalendeavors

Here'stoanotheryearofconnection,learning,andgrowthatIESLToastmastersClub!

Unfoldingthestoryofsuccess

Aswecelebratethe20thanniversaryofIESLToastmastersClub,I am honored to curate this newsletter, marking a momentous occasionintheclub'shistory

Thissecondvolumeofournewsletterfortheyear2023-24unveils thehistoryofthislegendaryclubanditsthrivingpresentstatus

Within these pages, you will find a collection of educational articles from Toastmasters both within and outside our club, providing valuable insights and knowledge to our members

Additionally, we showcase the vibrant celebrations that marked our20thanniversary,highlightingthecamaraderieandspiritthat definesourToastmastersfamily

I take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to TM DhananjayaSamarasekara,whoseinvaluableassistanceplayeda pivotalroleinpreparingthisnewsletter.Iamgreatefultoeachand everymemberwhocollaboratedinbringingupthisnewsletterby providingarticles,photosandnecessarydetails.Myspecialthanks goestothePRteamwhohavebeenprovinghowfarwecangoas ateam.

Here we proudly present the achievements of our members, showcasing their dedication, growth, and contributions to the clubandbeyond.Theirsuccessstoriesinspireusallandserveasa testamenttothetransformativepowerofToastmasters.

Aswereflectonthejourneythathasbroughtustothismilestone, we look forward to the continued growth, learning, and camaraderiethatdefineIESLToastmastersClub.Here'stomany moreyearsofexcellence,leadership,andmeaningfulconnections withinourToastmasterscommunity.

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TM Sarani Wijeratne

TM Pabasara Padmakumara

TM Harsha Abeykoon

TM Ganesh Dahanayake

TM Dilini Gamage

TM Jayantha Madanayake

TM Mahesh Sampath

THE LEGACY YEARSOF

Itisourgreatpridetoannoucethat weannouncethecelebrationofIESL ToastmastersClub’s 20thanniversary thisyear!Theclub's journeybeganin February2004withavisiontoempower Engineersandprofessionalsthrougheffective communicationandleadership Theclub'sinception

EXCELLENCE

wasmarkedbythetirelesseffortsofitsfoundingmembers,includingtheCharterPresidentTMJagathJayawardena, CharterVP-EducationDTMZameenM Saleem,CharterVP-MembershipDTMLalithKahatapitiya,CharterVP-Public RelationsTMLalRanjith,CharterSecretaryTMBandulaWijekoon,CharterTreasurerTMThamalKarunarathneand CharterSgt.atArmsTMHeronHerath.TheclubwasmentoredbythelateCTMPaddyGoonasekaraandCTMMajor DouglasWijesinghefromtheColomboToastmastersClub

The initiative to establish a Toastmasters club within the Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka (IESL) was spearheaded by Past International President DTM Balraj Arunasalam, and the club was honored to have a visit fromthefirstSriLankanInternationalPresidentDTMDr.DilipRAbeysekara,whopersuadedIESLtoformaclub.

IESLToastmastersClubisgratefulforthefundingprovidedbyIESL,whichenabledtheclub'sformation. ProminentmembersofthehistoryofclubincludeDTMLeelanathDaluwatta, DTMDilshanSaleem,TMAnilPerera,TMPadmiWijerathne, aswellasthepastpresidentsandEXCOswho havecontributedtobringtheclubto agreaterlevel.Overthepasttwo decades,theclubhasproduced leadersatthedistrict,division andarealevel,including DTMZameenM Saleem

TMDharmasiriWickramathilake

TMMBHemadasa

andDTMRanishka Wimalasenawhohad beenaDistrictGovernor &DivisionDirector respectively.The achievementofmember, TMJagath Wickramaseskara, becomingaDistrictlevel championisaremarkable recordintheclub’s history.

Astheclubcelebrate thismomentous occasion,welook forwardto continuingtoinspire andempower individualsto becomethebest versionsof themselves,andto contributetothe developmentofthe

Engineeringcommunity inSriLanka.Here'sto20 yearsofsuccessandto manymoreyearsofinspiring andempoweringindividuals tobecomethebestversionsof themselves.TheIESLToastmasters Clubshinesasabeaconofleadership andcommunicationexcellenceforyears tocome.

In my experience so far at Toastmastersasafreshtoastmaster, it has been truly fantastic.With the feedbackfromseasonedmembers,I now feel gaining more confident when speaking in public Furthermore, I am actively refining myleadershipskillsandevolvinginto abetterversionofmyselfbyassisting mycolleaguesandthosearoundme Additionally,Iamimmenselygrateful fortheopportunitytoleadthe20thanniversary organizing committee, whereIhavebeenabletoemergeas aleader.

Joining IESL Toastmasters Club has been a refreshing experience. As I work with contractor and engage in subordinate management, I see the importance of leadership firsthand. EachmeetingatToastmastersbrings me closer to becoming a confident and effective leader I notice how supportivethemembers inthisclub are I enjoy the time I spent in the meetingwhicharefunfilledandhas lotoflearnings.

I am someone who loves speaking We don't always find everything we love,butIseizetheopportunitywhen I discover a platform to express myself.Oneday,Ireceivedanemail from IESL informing me about the Speechcraft program. It felt like destiny calling, and I eagerly seized the opportunity without hesitation. Althoughithasonlybeenacoupleof monthssinceIbecameamemberof IESLToastmasters,Ialreadyfeelthe difference in my energy and confidence

Joining Toastmasters has been an amazingjourneyforme It'snotjust aboutspeakingbetter,butalsoabout becoming a better leader, which is perfect for me as an Engineer. The club's leaders work really hard to makesureeveryonefeelssupported. It'safriendlyplacewhereweallhelp each other learn and grow. I am especiallyexcitedtohelpwithPublic RelationsTeam.

I am eager to keep learning and contributing to Toastmasters as we all work together to get better at speakingandleading!

Moving from the Speechcraft program to IESL Toastmasters Club hasbeenarealeye-openerforme.As a civil engineer, speaking in front of diverse groups can be nervewracking Butwitheachmeeting,I'm getting better I'm grateful for the supportive environment at IESL Toastmasters, where I'm not just refining my skills but also making meaningful connections with professionalswhoinspiremetokeep growing.

TM BIRANNAA JEYAKUMAR

TM MOHAMED THAWUSHIP

TM NADUN BULATHGE

TM ISURU HETTIARACHCHI

TM VIDURA SONNADARA

SteppingintotheworldofToastmastersasafresh facecanfeellikedivingintouncharted waters. It is a mix of excitement, nervousness, and curiosity allrolledintoone.AsIstoodthere,facingaroom fullofexpectantfaces,withmyheartpoundingin smychestandmypalmsslightlysweaty,I realizedthatIhadembarkedonajourney thatwouldpushmeoutofmycomfort zoneinwaysIhadn'timagined.

Joining Toastmasters had been a decision fuelled by a mixture of curiosity, ambition, and a desire for personal growth.

Through constructive feedback and encouragement from fellow members, I began to see tangible improvements in my speaking skills andconfidencelevels.

TM

Walkingintomyfirst Toastmastersmeeting,Iwas metwithawarmwelcome fromfellowmembers,each eagertosharetheirown storiesand insights

A FRESH A FRESH

Itwas comfortingtoknowthat like-mindedindividualswhowere allonasimilarjourneyofself-improvement

Likemanybeforeme,Ihadheard whispersofitstransformative power–talesofindividuals steppingontostagestimidand uncertain,onlytoemergeas confidentorators,leaders,and communicators. surrounded me. This sense of camaraderie eased mynervesandmademefeelinstantlyathome.As themeetingsprogressed,Ifoundmyselfgradually immersing into the various aspects of Toastmasters – from prepared speeches to impromptu speaking challenges. Each role I undertook,whetheritwasasaspeaker,evaluator, ortimekeeper,presenteditsownsetofchallenges andopportunitiesforgrowth

Toastmastersofferedaplatformfor continuouslearningandexploration.From educationalmodulesandworkshopsto impromptuspeakingchallenges,there wasalwayssomethingnewtodiscover andmaster.

Thestructuredyetflexiblenature of the Toastmasters program allowed me to progress at my own pace, setting goals and milestonesalongtheway

AsafreshToastmaster,Iamstill navigatingmywaythroughthis maze,takingeachmeetingasan opportunitytolearn,grow,and improve.Andwhilethe journeyaheadmaybe challenging,

I'mgratefulforthe supportandencouragement ofmyfellowToastmasters,whocontinue toinspiremewiththeirpassion,dedication,and

resilience JoiningToastmastersasafreshfacemay bedaunting,butitisalsoincrediblyrewarding.It'sa journey of self-discovery, growth, and transformation – one that I'm excited to continue exploring with each passing meeting. Therefore, hereistoembracingtheunknown,facingourfears, and embarking on this extraordinary voyage together.

Thenightofcelebration whichwenamedas"paduru party”sparkledwithmusic, dance,delectablefood, refreshingdrinks,and contagiouslaughter The vibrantcamaraderieoffellow members,combinedwiththe infectiousenergybroughtby district,division,andarea leaders,madeitan unforgettableevening

Asthe5thclubinSriLanka andatrailblazerfornumerous others,thelegacyoftheIESL ToastmastersClubisa testamenttoexcellenceand leadershipworthcelebrating. Here'stohonoringathriving 20-yearlegacyandto embarkingonanother20 yearsofsuccessandgrowth ahead

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H CRAFT.

Wearecurrentlyfacilitatingacorporate Speechcraftprogramforseniorgovernment administratorsatSLIDA (SriLankaInstituteofDevelopment Administration)

We successfully completeda cooperate Speechcraft programat DesignGroup5 (DG5)

From a Semi Finalist of World Champianship in Public Speaking I WILL SUCCEED NEXT TIME

You came first in the semifinals round of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking on the title “The Orchestra”. What promptedtoselectsuchatitle?

My speech had a story about the unbearable honking while you drive on the road these days I compared this to an orchestra This was a significant part of the speech,hencethetitle

ItcertainlywasfantastictoseeyouasafinalistattheWorldChampionship ofPublicSpeaking.AsSriLankansweareallproudofyou.Whatwasyour feelingasyouenteredthestageforthefinals?

ItwasadreamIhad.ButIdidn’tthinkI’llgettothefinalsthistime.Idon’tthinkIamskilledenoughtobea greatspeaker.

Whatpreviousawardshaveyouwononpublicspeaking?

IwastherunnerupoftheAll-IslandBestSpeaker(AIBS)Contestin2011,andthe2ndrunnerupintheDistrict 82Humorousspeechcontestin2014

YouhavebeenamemberofRalphToastmastersClubforthepasttwoyears,butyouhavealwaysbeen knowntobeaproficientspeaker.Whatpromptedyoutojoin?

IkepttakingpartinAIBSforthreeyears,afterIbecamerunnerupin2011.ButwhenIdidn’tgettoeventhe finalsinmythirdattempt,Iwasdisappointedwithmyskilllevels.SomyfatheraskedmewhyIamnotjoining Toastmasters.SoIdid,andIthinkthatpropelledmyspeaking.

Beingapersonwhopresentsspeechesfrequently,haveyouencounteredanyembarrassingmoments duringapublicspeech?Ifso,tellusaboutit?

AbsolutelyImaginecrackingajokeatanaudienceandseeingthemnolaughing

Apart from winning awards for your fabulous speakingcapabilities,whatelsedoyoudofora living?

IworkfortheColomboStockExchangeinHR thisis myprofession.

Isthatyourcareerambition?Tellusaboutyour ambitionsinlife?

Ihavealotofplans Butmymomalwayssaysyou shoulddoitbeforeyoutellanyoneaboutitSo,you’ll knowwhenIachieveit

Howfardoyouthinkpublicspeakingwouldcarry you?

Ithinkthisisoneofthemostessentialskillsanyone shoulddevelop Publicspeakingfirstlyhelpyouto getridofthefearoffailure,because it’s known to be the most fearful thing for most people. It teaches you how to sell a message-and learning how to sell yourself during an interview is vital to succeed,today.

I think this will help meineverythingIdo. I’m already seeing the benefits at work I’m the first guy they call when they find it hard to communicate something.

Nowthatyouhavereturnedafterafantasticrunin thecompetition,whatisyournextstep?

Prepareforthenextcompetition.Thereissomuch thatIneedtoworkon,intermsofpublicspeaking. Areyouplanningoncompetingagainforthetitle untilyouwin?

Well,IthinkImostlywanttodevelopmyskillrather thansimplywinning.

What role do you think mentors play in your journeytowardsvictory?

They play 60 percent of the part I was really demotivated this time, because, I didn’t have a speechuntiloneweekbeforethedivisioncontest.If notformymothertellingmethatIshouldn’tgiveup, Iwouldn’thavecomeoutofthatfeeling.Beforethe District contest my speech was still not up to standard IwenttoNiranjanDeSilva,andhejust transformedmymentalitytoawholenewlevelof confidence.

WhenIbeganmyjourney,DananjayaHettiarachchi helpedmeunderstandhowtodeliveraspeechthat impacts an audience If not for him, Arunasalam Balrajandmyfather’swisdomwouldn’tknowhowto thinklikeaninternationalspeaker Ittakesalotof efforttokeepyourselfmotivatedandfocusedina gruelingcompetitionlikethis.

Allthesemi-finalistsattheconventionagreedon thiswhenwespoke Themostimportantthingis tohavepeoplearoundyouthathelpyouandtell youthatyoucandoit

WhenIwonthesemis,Balrajdidn’tmakemegive up,whenIsaidIdon’thaveaspeechthatisupto standardtobepresentedatthefinals.Hehelped mebyintroducingtoDr.DilipAbayasekera.The twoofthemmadesurethatIhadallthetoolsto facetheaudienceof2500people

There’s a great saying I believe in. “if you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.”

AndIgottothatstageonlybecauseofthehelpof mymentors

What message do you have to aspiring contestantsingettinghelpfrommentors?Does havingamentorhelpthespeaker?

Don’tgiveup.Stayinginthegameandimproving ismoreimportantthangivingup.

Also,behumble Sometimesyouhavetomake choicesthatyoudon’tlikebecausesomeoneelse seeswhatyoucandobetter,althoughyoucan’t You can’t see it because you lack experience. Some peoples’ ego gets in the way of their success.AndthatIsayissaddening.

Haveabunchofmentorswhonotjusthelpyou withspeakingbuteveninlifeandthewayyou think Ithinkthetoolthatanyspeakermusthave isnottheabilitytotalk,buttheabilitytothink withclarity.

Ifyes,whatmoredoyouthinkyoucoulddoto betteryourperformanceandwinthecoveted titlenexttimeyoucompete?

Ihavealottoimprove Istilldon’tknowwhatI needtododifferentlytoentertainandtouchan internationalaudience.I’monlyusedtoaSouthAsianaudience.Ineedtoimproveonmyartof deliveringastory,mystorytellingskillsstillhave somanyloopholesthatarenotuptointernational standards Icangoonwiththelist,butliketheysayittakes 10,000hourstomasteraskill.Thebottomlineis,I needtogothroughthegrindandpaymydues beforeIcandoanything.

Nowthatyouarerecognizedasoneofthetop speakersoftheworld,whatisyourimmediate nextmove?

ThinkIwillbegincoachingindividualsandwriting aboutpublicspeaking.ThishasbeensomethingI wantedtodothisyear.Iplantobeginwithablog andaweeklycolumnonapaper I’mstilltryingto setupthewebsite

Greetings,EsteemedClubMembers,

In our enriching journey within the Toastmasters universe, we frequently embrace dual roles that are instrumental in our personal and collective growth those of the evaluator and the judge Though these roles differ fundamentally, mastering both is essential for advancing our skills as adept speakers and communicators. Let's delve into the nuances of "evaluation" versus "judging" in our Toastmasters context and uncover the significance of excelling in bothforourdevelopment.

TheCraftofEvaluation

Evaluation is the heartbeat of constructive feedback offeredpost-presentation.Thisskillinvolvesadetailed analysis,critique,andactionablesuggestionsaimedat speaker improvement. As evaluators, our goal is to foster the speaker's development, emphasizing their strengths and pinpointing opportunities for refinement It's a nurturing process aimed at boosting confidenceandenhancingcommunicationskills.

This comparative analysis aims not just to highlight areas for improvement but to identify the standout speakersbasedonthecontest'sobjectives.

Effective Judging Involves:

Fairness: Maintain impartiality, basing your judgment strictly on the contest criteria.

Attention to Detail: Evaluate each contestant's performance meticulously against the contest guidelines.

Clarity: Offer transparent and constructive feedback to help contestants understand their scores.

Integrity: Ensure your scoring reflects fairness and transparency, upholding the contest's integrity

Essential Elements of Effective Evaluation Include:

Positivity: Start with applause. Acknowledge the speaker's strengths to foster a supportive environment

Specificity: Provide detailed feedback Rather than generic praise, highlight specific aspects, using examples from the speech to suggest improvements.

Practical Solutions: Identify areas for improvement and offer feasible suggestions for growth.

Supportive Tone: Ensure your feedback is always encouraging, aiming to uplift rather than critique.

TheImportanceofJudging

In contrast, judging is crucial during Toastmasters contests, focusing on assessing participants against specificcriteriatorankperformances

MasteringBothDomains

To thrive as both evaluators and judges, continuous enhancement of our communication and analytical capabilities is key. Effective evaluation not only improves our skills in giving feedback but also in objectively assessing performances, a critical skill in leadershipanddecision-making.

Embracingtheseroleswholeheartedlynotonlypropels ourgrowthaspublicspeakersbutalsoenrichesourlife skills, teaching us the invaluable art of feedback and objectiveassessment.

InSummation

As dedicated Toastmasters, our aim transcends delivering stellar speeches; it includes excelling in our evaluative and judging capacities. Each role presents unique growth avenues, enriching our learning landscape. Let's approach these opportunities with enthusiasm, recognizing their role in our journey toward exceptional communication and leadership prowess

To Eloquent Adventures and Beyond in Toastmastering!

ME ACHIEVEMENTS

INTERNATIONAL

SPEECH CONTEST

CLUB LEVEL WINNERS

TABLE TOPICS

SPEECH CONTEST

CLUB LEVEL WINNERS

TM Dilini Gamage

TM Dilini Weerasinghe

TM Pabasara Padmakumara

TM Harsha Abeykoon

TM Dilini Weerasinghe

TM Pabasara Padmakumara

a Samarasekara & TM Dilini ering in the Christmas Party at IESL

TM Pabasara Compering in the inaugaral Ceremony of History & Heritage Forum at IESL

TM Dushyantha Wanniarachchi conducting IESL day-2024 at University of Moratuwa

TM Namal Nimalasena delivering guest speech at Port Access Elevated Highway project

You can enhance your quality of life and reach your full potentialtogetherwiththeaidofpersonaldevelopment.Your greatest hopes and desires of your life can come true as a result of personal development, and you'll acquire the ability to thrive in any circumstance Though it might be difficult to motivate oneself to be the best version of yourself, personal developmentprovidesanevidentpathtoalifethatishappier andmorefulfilling.

ToastmastersInternationalisavaluableresourceforpersonal development which offers an array of advantages that go beyond a boost of public speaking abilities. Here are some examples of how Toastmasters may promote personal development

BuildingConfidence:

One of Toastmasters' greatest perks is the increase in selfassurance members acquire. Individuals who consistently practice and receive constructive criticism develop selfassurance in their capacity to communicate clearly in social, business,andotherspeechcontexts

OvercomingFearandAnxiety:

Speakinginthepresenceofanaudienceormerelyexpressing oneself in a group environment can cause anxiety and fear in manypeople.Withthewelcomingandsupportiveatmosphere thatToastmastersoffers,peoplemayfaceandovercometheir concerns and develop their communication skills, becoming moreateaseandself-assured

Self-Discovery:

Members of Toastmasters are encouraged to explore and improve their unique communication points of view. Individuals may gain knowledge about their skills, weaknesses,andareasforgrowththroughparticipatingpartin a variety of speaking roles and projects Development and progressonanindividualbasisdependonpossessingthisselfawareness.

ContinuousEducation:

Toastmasters provides a well-structured educationalprogramtogetherwithanextensive library of materials and tools to help improve skills To promote a culture of continuous growth and learning, members have access to mentors, educational resources, and seasoned speakers.

LeadershipDevelopment:

In addition to speaking skills, Toastmasters strongly emphasizes leadership development Individuals may serve in leadership positions in their clubs, such as meeting facilitators or club officers, and acquire invaluable expertise in managingteams,makingchoices,andresolving conflicts.

NetworkingandSocialSkills: Toastmasters grants opportunities for socialization and networking with a variety of individuals from various backgrounds and professions. Members have the opportunity to broaden their social networks, cultivate connections, and acquire crucial networking abilities by participating in club meetings, events,andconferences

SettingandAchievingGoals:

Forboththeirprofessionalandpersonalgrowth, Toastmasters members are encouraged to set precise goals. With Toastmasters, people can effectively formulate and accomplish goals by following a structured program that supports them in taking on new challenges, completing speech projects, and reaching leadership milestones.

Resilience and Adaptability: By exposing memberstoanarrayofspeakingcircumstances, audiences,andbarriers,Toastmasterscultivates resilience and adaptability People become resilient and more skilled at overcoming adversity by learning to adjust to different circumstancesandconquerchallenges.

PersonalEmpowerment:

In conclusion, Toastmasters offers people the ability to take ownership of their development, professionally as well as personally. Toastmasters give its members the skills and self-assurance they require to reach their full potential by offering a helpful community, constructive criticism, and resources for personaldevelopment

GUEST TOASTMASTER GUEST TOASTMASTER

For the last five years, as an active member of the Toastmasters family, I have witnessed my developmentasanindividual I'veevolvedfrom a quiet, reserved first-year student at university toaconfidenttrainerinmyfieldwhohasutilized these abilities throughout my life. Further, recognizing my capabilities and shortcomings andunderstandingawaytoovercomeissueshas not only benefited me to prosper academically but also in both my private and professional lives.

Concentratingonyourgrowthisamongthebest thingsyoucandoforyourself.

Taking the initiative to transform your life will be the greatest thing you can do as no one truly cares about you more than you do.

When you're taking care of yourself, you get tremendous results You'll have developed stronger interactions with others around you as wellaswithyourself

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MEETING DAYS | TIME

We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month

Meeting are held from 5 30pm to 8 30pm

MEETING LOCATION

Institution of Engineers, Sri Lanka 120/15 Wijerama Mawatha, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka