Category Archives: Toastmasters

WDYB – Membership Matters

Posted on October 24, 2020 by dfolstad58

Today I want to ask you to think about Membership ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ I felt a little bit crazy this morning when I got up at 4:42 A.M.; sunrise wasn’t until 7:34, the house was dark, the floor was cold. Just in … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Toastmasters, travel | Tagged confidence, education, growth, India, membership, Self Improvement, Toastmasters | 20 Comments

Autumn and Inspiration from Thomas Iland

Posted on October 21, 2020 by dfolstad58

The sun was shining yesterday as my wife and I enjoyed a drive in the autumn light. We drove about 30 minutes east so we could visit Keremeos, and a favorite fruit stand. The people there are friendly, we bought … Continue reading →

Posted in okanagan related, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged Accredited Speaker, achieve, autism, fruit stand, inspire, Keremeos, Thomas Iland, Toastmasters | 14 Comments

Power of Words – you already have it

Posted on August 1, 2020 by dfolstad58

Words, we use them every day and think nothing of it. But words can have power. They can encourage, educate, support, slash or inspire. If you are like me, you probably underestimate the effect that your words have on the people … Continue reading →

Posted in Just being creative, Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged encouragement, inspire, mohammed quatani, plant a seed, power of words, share, Toastmasters | 19 Comments

Open Communication Tips for Leaders

Posted on August 13, 2018 by dfolstad58

These communication tips are from the Toastmasters.org website and are not my original thoughts. I am sharing them as a reminder to myself and maybe as helpful tips to anyone else who wants to encourage honest feedback, suggestions, and receive … Continue reading →

Posted in Toastmasters | Tagged critisism, Gift, Leadership, leading, listening, please, Toastmasters | 18 Comments

5 foot tall, 100 pounds – Mountain Conqueror

Posted on March 3, 2018 by dfolstad58

I recently had a discussion with a friend who has set 7 worthwhile goals for themselves. I confess 7 goals had me thinking and this morning at the auspicious time of 5:30 a.m. I realized it reminded me of Shailee … Continue reading →

Posted in Thinking Out loud, Toastmasters | Tagged achievement, challenges, doing your best, goal setting, mountain climbing, Self Improvement, seven summits, Shailee Basnet, Toastmasters | 22 Comments

Vancouver convention Toastmasters

Posted on August 31, 2017 by dfolstad58

The 86th Annual International Toastmasters Convention was August 22-26, 2017. I have been looking forward to attending for years. Why? I have attended District conferences in spring and fall and they are fun. This is a much bigger event, … Continue reading →