Category: Meetings
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Meeting – How to Be Funny Workshop
November 19, 2025 This week, we hosted a special workshop led by our very own, Joscel, a stand-up comedian and former ER nurse. Known for his comedy videos and growing online presence, Joscel shared how he went from working through the pandemic to discovering a passion for humor that eventually led him to stand up,…
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Meeting – The Thrill of Table Topics Workshop
November 12, 2025 If you have ever felt your heart race when someone says it is your turn during Table Topics, you are in good company. During this week’s special workshop with Fursey Gotuaco, a two time finalist in the World Championship of Public Speaking, toastmasters openly shared their biggest challenges. Some had too many…
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Meeting – Common Sense
November 5, 2025 This week’s meeting celebrated communication, leadership, and laughter, blending common sense and creativity in true Women L.E.A.D. style! Our Toastmaster of the Day, Karen, introduced the engaging theme: Common Sense (vs. Nonsense). With humor and storytelling, she reminded us that nonsense often stems not from foolishness, but from lack of understanding, sharing…
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Meeting – World Internet Day
October 29, 2025 This week’s meeting, held during Halloween week, celebrated communication, connection, and creativity with a festive spirit! Our Toastmaster of the Day, Nitin, introduced the theme: World Internet Day. He reflected on how communication has evolved—from early gestures and messengers to telephones, and now, the limitless world of the internet. He reminded everyone…
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Meeting – Crossing the Ocean [Open House]
October 22, 2025 Every Toastmasters meeting is a voyage filled with stories, laughter, and lessons. Our most recent session, themed “Crossing the Ocean,” reminded us that life’s biggest adventures are not always about distant lands or uncharted waters, but about the courage to take the next step. Our Toastmaster of the Day, Jagan, opened with…
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Meeting – Global Handwashing Day
October 15, 2025 This week, our meeting celebrated the theme of “Global Handwashing Day.” Our Toastmaster, Ignacio, set the tone with a lighthearted start, opening with fun riddles that reminded us of the humor hidden in hygiene: Why do you not kiss a germ? Because they’re clingy.Why was the mask so calm? Because it had…
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Meeting – Mental Health
October 8, 2025 This week our Toastmaster, Preetha, led us through the meaningful theme of mental health. She opened with a gentle reminder that while “How are you?” is a question we hear daily, few of us pause to answer it honestly. Preetha encouraged everyone to take this meeting as an opportunity to be present,…
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Meeting – A Sip of Inspiration
October 1, 2025 On International Coffee Day, Toastmaster and coffee lover, Chandana, led this week’s meeting. Instead of the usual mix of prepared speeches and impromptu table topics, the spotlight was on a special panel discussion led by Ignacio. The theme was “Health in Modern Times: More Than Food and Fitness.” The word of the…
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Meeting – Improv Workshop with Elaine Lung
September 24, 2025 This week, Women L.E.A.D. stepped out of the usual rhythm of speeches and evaluations and into something a little more playful: improv. Guided by Elaine Lung, a dynamic speaking coach, we explored how improvisation can transform the way we show up as speakers and leaders. Elaine opened with two stories from her…
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Meeting – Breaking Sound Barriers
September 17, 2025 This week’s meeting, led by Toastmaster Audrey, explored the theme “Breaking Sound Barriers.” Audrey shared the story of Chuck Yeager, who in 1947 became the first person to break the sound barrier. It was a perfect reminder that what once seemed impossible can be achieved and that we too can break barriers…
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