2018 - Practicing public speaking, communication skills, and soft leadership skills

2018 - Practicing public speaking, communication skills, and soft leadership skills

As we begin 2018 many people consider resolutions to improve their skills, performance, and personal and professional circumstances.  It is always interesting to me as a Toastmaster of more than thirty years to see an influx of new members joining to work on their communication skills and soft skills.   My perception is that new Toastmaster members stick to the new routine longer than new members at health clubs. 

Public speaking, communication skills, and soft leadership skills do require practice.  Skills require practice.  The best athletes in the world consistently practice basic and advanced skills.   

There are currently six Toastmaster clubs between Saint John and Sussex providing people many opportunities to practice these skills between Monday and Thursday night, from 7:15-8:30 in the morning until 7:00-9:00 in the evening.   Club meeting details are available at https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club

Many good articles are available promoting the development of speaking skills and soft skills in 2018.  Here is a link to one promoting the practice of seven communication related soft skills  


https://www.theladders.com/career-advice/7-most-important-soft-skills-to-develop-for-2018 
Location: Saint John, NB, Canada

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