"It always seems impossible until it's done." - Nelson Mandela

"Never Stop Learning Because Life Never Stops Teaching" - Unknown

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy!

As we acknowledge the fragility of life, coming off the hamster wheel we often ask ourselves how do we become more, do more & express more in this attention economy. How do we keep our focus on the things that matter as we fight the two thieves of procrastination & fear.

When doing research for a speech, don’t assume that the first results you find in an online search are the most current, most accurate, or even the most popular, since result rankings are often purchased by websites like advertisements. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

Macin Smith’s uncle shares new insights into nephew’s disappearance, offers hope for others. Gephardt Daily gephardtdaily.com/local/macin-sm…

Important video. Enjoy! District 52 Of Toastmasters International fb.watch/aR7qeBw3m1/

"May your troubles be less and your blessings be more, and nothing but happiness come through your door" - Irish Blessing

"Grow through what you go through" - Unknown

"Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end." - Seneca

"Escape the Ordinary. Try Outstanding" - Gulnaaz Quadri

It’s true that most people are their own worst #PublicSpeaking critics, but family & friends often come in a close second. However, if you have supportive people in your life who will take your rehearsal seriously & offer sincere feedback, let them. #PainlessPublicSpeaking

"Where there is no struggle, there is no strength" - Oprah Winfrey

Most people tend to remember the beginning & end of a speech. When the introduction & conclusion share a common tread, each of those parts – & the entire speech – becomes that much more memorable. This is known as a CIRCULAR CONCLUSION. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking

"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two. Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy." - Jerry Seinfeld

" Patience is a conquering virtue. " - Geoffrey Chaucer

Heart Filled Toastmasters Meeting tonight at 7pm via Zoom.

Last in-person meeting of the year Thursday December 15th 6:30pm St Mel Auditorium. #woodlandhills #California #toastmasters

For many, the fear of #PublicSpeaking leads to avoidance; not only do they avoid public speaking situations, they also avoid taking a public speaking class or joining an organization like #Toastmasters that would help them overcome their fears. #PainlessPublicSpeaking

In an online presentation, if your face & neck are the only things that can be seen in the frame, you are TOO CLOSE to the camera. At that proximity, any movement on your part will result in part of your face being cut out of view. #PainlessPublicSpeaking #PublicSpeaking