Wise heads counseled me to present at a variety of clubs, picking up evaluation pointers and improving the speech. And that was certainly true at a meeting of the venerable Raleigh Toastmasters Club (#843!! can you believe that!) where a crowd of over 25 took in the latest incarnation of Winning a Mother's Heart and provided a round robin evaluation.
Yes, friends, there is much work to do! From picking up energy in the front minutes to averting the "downward gaze" on long pauses, the Raleigh Toastmasters made some valuable suggestions. I wasn't terrifically happy with my delivery tonight and while that's water under the dam, I can at least use the jolt to stay focused. And that needs to happen quickly: I have another engagement tomorrow night.
The sign of a really fine Toastmasters Club is that they dish out good, meaningful evaluations while showering a fellow TM with good will and support. This club did both in abundance! I took away a real sense of heartfelt support---for what would otherwise be just another guy in a suit---as I move along. What a great club!
Maybe they can be my second club? Worth a thought...
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