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Toastmasters; A “Lifetime Master”

Toastmasters is a turning point in my life. I started my journey in 2012. My First visit to the Toastmasters club inspired me to continue my journey. I was able to find my communication style and also leadership style. Moreover, it boosted my confidence level, and time management skills, how to conduct meetings effectively, address gatherings without hesitation, enhance speech writing skills, impromptu speaking, critical thinking, and how to manage difficult audiences. Not only public speaking but also opens doors to networking. Despite this, I feel confident all the time, it is mainly due to Toastmasters.

In addition, I would like to share my mentoring experience, my mentors' support, and how I improved with their support while how I supported my mentees. Those lessons are remarkable in my journey. Being an Executive committee member multiple times taught me how to be responsible and how to handle situations effectively. It was an added value to my life.

Looking back I feel dedication is the key and the sky's the limit for personal growth and maximizing potential while the ability to learn is a skill. I would love to say that the Toastmasters program is a "Lifetime Master" . Experience it.

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Learn from Speakers Milhana Anver, TM

TM Chathurani Gunathilaka VP Education 2022/23 IIESLToastmasters Club

INTERVIEWS

1. What made you want to become a Toastmaster?

It was by coincidence that I met someone I knew ,who introduced me to Toastmasters . Thereafter , Toastmasters gave me the opportunity to connect with different people and to learn the art of speaking.

2.HowwasbeingaToastmastermadeyouabetter speakerandbecomeaHumorousSpeech Championinthelongrun?

Abiding by all the guidelines of speaking with purpose has made me learn and improve my flaws as a speaker day by day. Reaching out to those who can support and guide me through my speeches has been beneficial too.

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Learn from Speakers TM Milhana Anver

3. What lessons have you learned from being a competitive speaker?

A Champion never rests till he/ she masters the game of Speaking.

4. Who were your role models and mentors in the Toastmasters fraternity?

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“Humor is not everybody's cup of tea. ” What motivates you to bring out gutbusting laughter to any audience?

I have an army of some incredible people from a variety of Districts.

Belief and consistency.