From Lyn Roseaman
We’re all speakers. On our Toastmasters journey we learn to inform, to persuade, to entertain. But this doesn’t automatically qualify us to train. As trainers, we inspire a new way of being; we help people change behaviour. Refashioning a Chinese proverb Benjamin Franklin said:
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”
The style of delivery, the methods and tools we use are different. In the same way as we learned to speak, we need to learn to train. To help us make the transition Toastmasters has an excellent workshop called: from Speaker to Trainer. And we're running it in London 29 March.
Why make the transition? You'll immediately benefits by learning a new skill. You'll feel the pride in helping others grow.
And what about the longer term? Well maybe you can take your skills outside Toastmasters and even get paid for sharing your knowledge!
What kind of trainers would we like to see developing in Toastmasters? People who have some expertise to share, who are dedicated to developing their training skills and will soon (if not already!) be getting glowing testimonials.
Sound like you? Is training a skill you’d like to develop for yourself? Would you like more opportunity to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with those less experienced? Then, your Toastmasters club and Toastmasters more widely needs you!
We are running a District 91 From Speaker to Trainer workshop in March. It will be led by renowned trainers Christopher Howell and Jean Gamester.
When: Sunday 29 March 2015 from 12:00 to 17:00. Where: The George Inn, Talbot Room, 75-77 Borough High Street, London SE1 1NH. Nearest tube stations are London Bridge or Borough.
If you are passionate about training people and would like to be part of this exciting experience, book your free place now on Eventbrite.
