So it's finally happened.  You joined your Toastmasters Club 13 months ago and are giving your 10th and final speech for your Competent Communicator award today.  It's a day of celebration and congratulations are perfectly in order.  In a few minutes you will actually get up and deliver your speech.  You are feeling pretty good about yourself and rightfully so.  You accomplished your goal.  Then the long term schedule comes around and a look of shock comes over you.  "Why is my name down … [Read more...]