This week Greg, an 8 Women Dream reader asked me about the public speaking part of my dream and what’s happening with it. I am set to join Toastmasters full-time the first Tuesday in June. Have I been practicing public speaking in any way?
Does nagging a teenage son to do his chores count? There is a lecture-a-day chat-a-day with raising teenagers . . . really.
To be a success with your dreams, you need to communicate your dream plans to others to elicit their help, and Toastmasters can help you gain confidence and clearly express yourself. Being able to convey your needs effectively can open up a new world of possibilities for achieving your dream. Speaking at Toastmasters can will help you become more persuasive and learn to vary your approach to suit the different personalities of a variety of people. And since you will need the help of other people to achieve your dream, learning to effectively sell people on your dream is a great way to get the help you need.
I am reading the public speaking book, Speak To Win: How to Present With Power in Any Situation by Brian Tracy and studying some of the best at the craft. Here’s what Brian Tracy says about public speaking, “Your ability to speak to a audience is essential to your success. Speaking well can garner the respect and esteem of others, make you more valuable to your company and gain attention from people who can help you and open doors for you . . .”
Mike Dooley another famous motivational speaker is a Toastmaster. He joined Toastmasters during a rough period in his life when public speaking was the one thing that frightened him the most in his life. If you watch Mike in the video featured below speaking at Toastmasters you can see how far he has come since the day he feared talking in public -
Meanwhile I am almost done writing my e-book on the steps that have worked for us in going after our dreams. I hope to have it ready for download in the next two weeks. I am curious though, what is it that helps you stay on course with your dreams?
I’d love to hear how you are doing. Is there a fear that joining Toastmasters might help you overcome?
Keep on dreaming -
Catherine
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Catherine’s dream is to be a motivator and published writer. She is testing her theories on motivation with this blog and the seven other women who have volunteered to be a part of her dream project. Catherine also writes about her life as a mom at the blog A Week In The Life Of A Redhead. She would also like to be invited to speak at TED as the next Erma Bombeck. Catherine posts on Monday mornings.
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Catherine’s dream is to make 8 Women Dream the premier online publication for women looking to change their lives. She is a published author, known for her humorous speeches on finding your dream life and blogging for fun and profit. Catherine also writes about her life as a mom at the blog, A Week in the Life of A Redhead and several online marketing publications. She would also like to be invited to speak at TED about her observations on people chasing their big dreams. Catherine posts on Sunday evenings and fills in when needed. Join me on Google+ rapieress@aol.com
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