Abilash MG, DTM

09/04/2025

Okay, so leaving your comfort zone? Yeah, it's basically like trying to fold a fitted sheet 🧺 – everyone says they know how, but... is anyone really doing it right? We're drowning in motivational quotes online 📱, which is great, except they don't magically make you act. Surprise! That's on us 🤷. Action speaks louder than words, not only to the people around but, most importantly, to the inner self.

Six years back, I decided to join Toastmasters (Toastmasters International) 🗣️, which was basically me signing up for moving away from my Comfort Zone 😅. I'd already decided I was "not a stage person" based on... past experiences 😬. Let's just say they involved a lot of awkward silences 😶‍🌫️. Anyway, fast forward ⏩, and I can actually talk to people now, without breaking into a cold sweat 😅. Small victories, people! 🎉

So, I'm better than where I was a few years back, progress, right? ✅ So what's next? 🤔 There's a reason why I didn't touch this path called 'Engaging Humour' 🤣 even after completing three paths in the Toastmasters Education Program 📚. Me? Funny? 🤨 I thought my sense of humor was more 'reading a user manual' 📖 than 'stand-up special' 🎤. But, in the spirit of 'what's the worst that could happen?' 🤷 I went for it! Turns out, even I could make a few people chuckle 😂, which was a nice change from the usual polite nods 😐 I get.

Fifteen humour-sprinkled speeches later 🥳, I finished the path 🏁. Am I a comic now? Nope 🙅. Still mostly serious 😐. But, I'm definitely less scared of being slightly ridiculous in front of people, and that's progress 📈. The learning and growth always resides just beyond the edge of our comfort zones 🚀. And that, my friends, is where the real fun begins! 🥳

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16/08/2023

What is DTM? - Dreams coming True Moment..
What is DTM? - Do Tell Me..
What is DTM? - Definitely Telling More..
DTM - Distinguished Toastmaster - A dream title to have with your name, when one starts to grow as a Toastmaster. Yes I too had that dream and that came true recently after serving in multiple leadership roles and responsibilities for 4years and 4months in this wonderful non-profit education organisation Toastmasters International and District 125 Toastmasters
Earning this title has many wonderful goals to be completed, that will chisel one as an Effective Public Speaker and Selfless Servant Leader.

This journey taught me 5 share worthy lessons that will help anyone to progress further with more enthusiasm:
✅Lead without authority.
✅TEAM can take you to greater heights and its rightly expanded as Together Everyone Achieves More.
✅Learning and Sharing how ever small or big this will always take you to right places.
✅Results are Illusion and
✅Never MISS to enjoy the Journey.

Its really hard to accommodate the wonderful people who were with me through this journey. I can't thank enough but am always grateful for their immense support and guidance which inspires me to give back more and more.
With more humbleness progressing further in my journey as a Toastmaster with District 125 Members and becoming better version of myself.

01/08/2023

Thank you District 125 Toastmasters for this wonderful gesture.
Happy, Honoured and Humbled.

Hearty Congratulations to Abilash MG for achieving Distinguished Toastmaster award!

From all of us at District 125!

Design : Vamsi Yerrapragada, DTM

23/06/2023

New Beginnings
New Learnings
Always passionate about learning and growing together, this time with my D-TEA-M.

Know your District 125 Leaders : Division D Leadership.

Abilash is an Electronics engineer, who has 12 years of work experience, and describes himself as a creative person who loves to design.

Rukhman was formerly an Advocate at the High Court of Mumbai, currently pursuing his MBA, who likes travelling and networking

Swapna is a freelance trainer, who likes singing, painting, gardening, reading.

Harish is working with CSG International as Engineer Lead, who likes driving/riding/cycling and traveling.

Kunal is a seasoned security professional with 6 years of expertise in the IT and security industry, who likes experimenting with cooking, Reading, Practicing yoga.

Mayur is working with Teradata as DevOps engineer, who likes to play chess.

16/05/2023

16/05/2023

Dear fellow and future Toastmasters,

Happy to share that I am Division Director (elect) for Division D, District 125 Toastmasters for the year 2023-24.

With a plan to work on a broader vision of Action oriented, Mission driven and Growth mindset ready to serve Toastmasters and our District with the more passion, creative and innovative ways with all of your support.

Regards,
Abilash MG
Division Director(elect) , Division D (2023-24),
District 125 , Toastmasters International

15/05/2023

Happy to Share
Thanks a lot everyone for guidance, support and belief.

13/05/2023

Dear fellow and future Toastmasters,

Being a District Leader is in itself a great responsibility. Me starting the role as an Area Director for Area D2 in District 125 on 1 Jul 2022, is an up level in my servent leadership journey.

The learnings and experience from these responsibilities will help me to serve better with a greater vision of Action oriented, Mission driven and Growth mindset. My service to Toastmasters and our District will continue with the more passion, creative and innovative ways with all of your support.

Regards,
Abilash MG
DLC Nominated Candidate for Division Director, Division D (2023-24),
District 125 , Toastmasters International