04/30/2018
Dear former Good News member and visitor:
Greetings. I hope this finds you well and thriving in your career and ministry. Whether you visited the Good News Group, or joined for a short amount of time or longer, we hope you found your time with us valuable.
Toastmasters International has revamped its educational program, transitioning to the web-based Pathways program. As a long-time Toastmaster, the program already has reinvigorated my interest in growing through the program. Rather than having just two tracks – for education and leadership – the new program offers 10 paths focused on your educational interests and needs, with more to be added in the future. They are:
• Motivational Strategies
• Presentation Mastery
• Leadership Development
• Innovative Planning
• Visionary Communication
• Strategic Relationships
• Dynamic Leadership
• Persuasive Influence
• Effective Coaching
• Team Collaboration
Depending on which path you take, you’ll be given some specific projects, as well as a range of optional ones, toward your goal. Many of the projects will seem familiar, although the new web-based educational programs are incredible. I recently gave my Pathways Ice Breaker; with the outline provided, it was the easiest speech I’ve ever written. See for yourself here: https://www.toastmasters.org/websiteApps/Pathways/IceBreaker/tm100101/index.html
The program also has moved beyond the manual speech projects, offering new skills such as podcasting, ethical leadership, blogging and conducting online meetings. More information is available at: https://www.toastmasters.org/pathways-overview
As a 13-year Toastmaster, I’m excited about being able to focus my Toastmaster experience on my future goals. In a few years when I’m retired, I hope to be able to coach other women who are struggling in, or preparing for, retirement. I’m starting on the Effective Coaching Path.
If you think you’d like you check out this new program – or would recommend it to others - we welcome you back to visit the Good News Club any time. We meet at 12:05 Tuesdays on the World Vision campus, usually in the Romania conference room, first floor of building one. (Check with receptionist to be sure.) If you have moved out of the area and/or our meetings are no longer convenient, I encourage you to check out another Toastmasters Club. This program is that good.
I do hope to see you soon, and to hear how Toastmasters is/has made a difference for you.
Sheryl Watkins, ACG ALB
VP Education, Good News Toastmasters
