FINDING MYSELF AGAIN

Ever since I joined Toastmasters, a question I’ve been asked is “Why Toastmasters?” followed by, “You

already have a good command over English, and you seem confident enough. ”

TM NATASHA BASNET-CLEMENTS

The truth is, for a long time,

‘Natasha’ took a back seat while my role as a daughter, sister, wife and mother took over. I got caught up in wearing so many different hats that I forgot what it felt like to let my hair down and do something purely for myself.

Enter the dreadful pandemic and as cliché as it sounds, the covid lockdown gave me a chance to stop and smell the roses. I spent quality time with my family, and it made me realize that all the divisions and complications that I kept making was in my head. In fact, I had their full support when it came to pursuing my own dreams and aspirations. Ultimately, the only person in control of my happiness was me.

Taking that much needed first step is always daunting but after speaking with President Ruth Fernandes and attending my first session with ADTC, I felt like this was where I was meant to grow. Now with Toastmasters as my guide, I am finding my feet again.

I enjoy speaking to people, my passion for writing has returned and more importantly my inner confidence is so much stronger. Toastmasters has helped me chart a new path in my personal and professional life, and I am truly enjoying the journey.

Onwards, Upwards and Forwards.

“Be who you are, and find yourself so you can be your own person and enjoy life with no regret. ” – Bonnie Zackson Koury