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Leader Profile – Angela Merkel
This week’s Leader Profile is about Angela Merkel. Who is she? First female chancellor of Germany, served from 2005 to 2021 The origin story: Early political career: Legacy She was not merely a politician but a true public servant who will be remembered for generations to come. — Audrey Liu
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Meeting – Dream Big
April 10, 2024 For our April 17 meeting, Toastmaster Himakshi shared our topic, Dream Big. Grammarian Vandana introduced a fitting Word of the Day, Audacious. Jian shared a Leader Profile of Dr. Catherine Mohr, President of the Intuitive Foundation, the organization that makes the Da Vinci surgical robot. Naina’s Icebreaker speech, “Soulmates: The Unbreakable Bond…
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Meeting – Live Your Best Life
April 10, 2024 For our April 10 meeting, Gloria started by introducing our theme, “Live Your Best Life.” Jian, serving as the grammarian, introduced the word of the day, “serendipity.” Vaibhav’s speech “Find Your Spark: Hobbies for Happiness“ highlighted the importance of hobbies outside work and how they contribute to personal growth. He shared that…
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Event – Potluck Party at Cup N Cone
Sunday, April 7th, 2024 Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters hosted a potluck party for our members, guests, and fellow Toastmasters in our buddy clubs, Cupertino Amazon Toastmasters and Santa Clara University MBA Toastmasters. The Cup N’ Cone cafe in Sunnyvale graciously allowed us to use their space! Their bright walls made for great pictures, as you can see. Everyone…
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Meeting – New Challenges
April 3, 2024 It was a good evening to discuss new challenges! We began with VP of Membership Ramya inducting new members. Jian shared her icebreaker speech, “It’s All Good in the End,” a moving story about losing her father and building her financial independence. Himakshi’s speech, “Can I Do It?” outlined Toastmasters as part…
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Meeting – Know Yourself
March 27, 2024 We had a special workshop this week. Distinguished Toastmaster Lindy MacLAane led us in her workshop entitled “Emote,” and she helped us stretch our emoting muscles. She shared helpful tips in getting the emotion out, like moving your body, imagining breath coming from our bellies, relaxing our face. Toastmasters got to practice…
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Leader Profile – Dr. Tsai Ing-Wen
Growing up at an auto repair shop run by her parents, her family background instilled her with the spirit of small and medium-sized enterprises – professional, dynamic, resilient, and hard working. Dr. Tsai began her tenure on Taiwan’s trade negotiation delegation in the late 1980s. She was on the front lines of the process during…
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Meeting – Freedom
March 20, 2024 Gloria began our March 20 meeting with the Leader profile of Tsai Ing-wen, President of Taiwan. Grammarian Aneri shared word of the day, Tranquility. Gail spoke about The Transformative Power of Kindness. “ Kindness is tool that knows no boundaries.” We learned that it’s also a two way street: acts of kindness trigger…
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Leader Profile – Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson
My fellow Toastmasters this month is women’s history month. I am honored to share the story of an extraordinary woman and trailblazer who shattered glass ceilings and illuminated the path for countless others – Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson. Dr. Jackson is a distinguished physicist, educator, and advocate, renowned for her groundbreaking contributions to science and…
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Leader Profile – Tessy Thomas
Tessy Thomas, celebrated as the “Missile Woman of India,” has made groundbreaking contributions to India’s missile technology, particularly with her leadership in the development of the Agni-IV and Agni-V ballistic missiles. Her achievements have shattered the glass ceiling in a predominantly male domain, earning her prestigious accolades like the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Award. Beyond…
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