Introduction to the Public Speaking Series
I'm going to deviate from the original purpose of this blog by posting about public speaking instead of sharing stories. I joined Toastmasters International back in 2003 and they helped me a lot in learning how to speak in front of an audience. I am an introvert by nature but becoming a public speaker helped me make better presentations, how to conduct seminars and workshops, and accept speaking engagements. This series is intended for those fledgling speakers out there who are just starting or those who already have some experience but want to improve. Just as a backgrounder regarding my experience. I joined Toastmasters in September 2003 but, even after joining, I didn't pluck up the courage to deliver my first speech until January 2005. How's that for being nervous? 😀 Once I got started, however, I began delivering speeches every month or two, and with each speech, my nervousness was slowly being conquered. Conquering that fear, unfortunately, was only half the battle.