What’s in this newsletter? Public speaking in lockdown A member’s experience Contest news Puzzled by Pathways? Next meetings And finally… Public speaking in lockdown The “new normal” shows no signs of going away, and Bloomsbury Speakers intends to continue with online meetings for the foreseeable future – but this isn’t bad news! Many of us […]
Welcome to Toastmasters and to Bloomsbury Speakers. I am Yamina Bakiri, and I am the president of Bloomsbury Speakers Toastmasters year 2020/21. As you probably know, Toastmasters is a worldwide organisation dedicated to public speaking with hundred thousands members sharing the same goal: become a better speaker and leader. To succeed, there is only one golden […]
Hello and welcome to the summer 2020 newsletter! As you know, since the beginning of the lockdown, we have moved our meetings to Zoom and on to the virtual stage to carry on with our mission to become better leaders, speakers and Toastmasters. A very quick survey Given the public health crisis, we will remain […]
A mega desk show propped by virtual handshakes, muted applause and silent cheers. An audience safely fitted within 3×4 grid boxes, proudly flaunting their unique surroundings, which are funky and fascinating, and sometimes bizarre and absurdly mind blogging. A sunny holiday in Hawaii, trekking in Virginia Lake, an exotic bar in a classy fish free […]
Hello and welcome to the winter 2019 newsletter! Hope you are enjoying the festive season. We are just one day away from saying goodbye to 2019, and welcoming, handshaking, hugging, high fiving a whole new decade. While we wait for the clocks to turn, with some looking back in time, reflecting on the learnings & […]