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Liberty Village Toastmasters is one of Toronto’s premier public-speaking groups.

‘Getting a job’ – May 17, 2017 Meeting Recap

As promised, this week’s meeting was just as exciting as our election.  We had another full meeting, including a new member induction, 3 prepared speeches (each earning a standing ovation) and a Table topics session. To start off, our first time … Continue reading

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‘Because we care’ – May 10th Election Day Meeting Recap

Happy Mother’s day!  This week, we dedicated our meeting to thanked those who have cared for us, including our mothers and mentors. Mothers or anyone who have made a difference to our lives are real leaders who care. As Be’s mother said, … Continue reading

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The Power of Why – May 3, 2017 Meeting Recap

Toastmaster Catarina encouraged us to ask questions, particularly questions that transform us.  Questions starting with why.  ‘How’ is easy to find but why is what empowers us.  The answers to why questions give us purpose and reasons.  Next time, dig deep … Continue reading

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Stereotypes – April 26, 2017 Meeting Recap

This week, Toastmaster James presented an icebreaker, revealing something about himself, or rather explaining who he really is.  Although he may appear selfish and arrogant, he actually is just very confident, introverted and nice.  Next time we see someone who behaves … Continue reading

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Unique Me! – April 19, 2017 Meeting Recap

With online networking being so prevalent these days, it is so easy for us to be immersed in other people’s profiles. Sometimes, however, we can fall in the trap of comparing ourselves with these posted profile, usually our worst side to … Continue reading

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