Welcome to Embers and Wind!

Guest Mark Walton describes his passion for Toastmasters “It’s something I love to do. That’s why I’ve gone from visiting one time a week to 4. The other thing that keeps me fascinated by Toastmasters is how effective we are in taking people who are perfectly wooden, terrified and turning them into superb public speakers. That I’ve been a Toastmaster for ten years. Ten years a member of 4 clubs. I’ve got a lot of Toastmasters experience, and yet over and over again I’ve seen members join Toastmasters and in 2 years, they’re much better public speakers than I am. In my own, ahem not very humble opinion, I have a little bit to do with that because I can help people who are terrified of public speaking, but it is a real joy to see that happen.”

I'm your host, Keith Weedman. In each podcast episode, you will hear stories. These stories will feel like a tender wind blowing on the embers of service that glow within you. In this weekly show, you will learn ideas, kindling for your embers. It will be your choice to utilize the gentle wind to ignite the kindling. 

In this episode, guest Mark Walton notes that he considers Toastmasters his hobby during his retirement. Mark shares any one whose company struggles with an engagement problem can visit to explore how you can build communication skills and leadership skills through Toastmasters. He tells a story about recently winning Toastmaster’s humorous speech at the division level. Mark invites you to visit our Columbus (Indiana) Toastmasters club’s open house on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. EDT. He invites you to visit Toastmasters once. If you live in Columbus, Indiana, he encourages you to visit our open house in person at 1531 13th St., Columbus, Indiana in the 2nd floor large conference room at United Way’s Doug Otto Center. If you can’t visit our club’s open house in Columbus, he recommends visiting our meeting on Zoom. Mark recommends that our club be selective in contemplating who to invite as a guest speaker for our open house: “You would probably want someone who’s recognized as being worth listening to.” Mark also shares several inspiring stories.

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