I have read my share of self help books and more than my share of motivational books. One tip that I have come across in every book I read is being grateful ...
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Table Topics on leadership
In Toastmasters, we are so focused about public speaking that we often forget that Toastmasters is as much about leadership as it is about public speaking. In fact, as a member, if you don’t utilise the platform to hone ...
Table topics on talent
For a long time, I was absolutely convinced that I had no talents. There was not one activity I could do and not be ashamed of the outcome. Thanks to Toastmasters that changed. Now, every time someone asks me my talents, I say ...
Table topics on alcohol stories
The first time I tried alcohol, I puked all the way home. When I rang the bell, I smelled equal parts puke and equal parts alcohol. My brother answered the door and he did not do a good job about hiding the fact. I do not remember much ...
A Table Topic session on theme of “Pets”
We already know the TMOD loves pets. The theme for this meeting and that moment when he shared the screen with his dog made it crystal clear. We also know many of our club members own pets. Sadly, I am not amongst them. If I did own a pet ...
Table Topics on money
Most people turn uncomfortable talking about money. No wonder that is one topic that is off limits at most dinner tables, which is really sad because kids grow up inheriting the same awkwardness. And the cycle repeats. Well in Toastmasters, making people uncomfortable is ...
Table Topics on the theme of festivals
A big percentage of the fun in our lives happens during to the many festivals man has invented. Festivals give us the opportunity to take a day off, forget work and meet people in our lives other than colleagues. For many of us, it’s the only ...
Table Topics on the theme of babies
Babies have a unique super power – cuteness. Sadly most of us lose them as we grow up into adults. If you have a baby in a photo, you could always post it on Instagram and be guaranteed to receive hundreds of likes and comments. It’s hardwired ...
Table Topics on quotes from 21st century entrepreneurs
Rockefeller was good. And so was Henry Ford. But I think it’s time to move over them. We have so many visionary and innovative leaders in the 21st century that still quoting the ones from last one is simply old fashioned. So let’s ...
Table topics on cartoons
When I was a kid, cartoons were a one hour affair once a day. And Sunday was the day when they would air new episodes. We would finish all our tasks to make sure we were available to view them uninterrupted. And the days when power cuts ...