According to a Forbes article I read recently 80% of the population has anxiety or discomfort in relation to public speaking while only 10% enjoy it. The other 10% hate it and suffer from glossophobia: fear of public speaking. One of my favorite responsibilities during my career at Inland Empire United Way was sharing the work being done to impact the lives of individuals, children and families in the region. I was always excited to serve as a guest speaker or lead tours of the facilities. While I thoroughly enjoy opportunities to speak, it still gives me a little anxiety, and there’s always room for improvement, which is why I decided to join Toastmaster’s International.
I discovered Toastmaster’s through IEUW and jumped at the opportunity when my supervisor presented it. After transitioning to TGR Foundation I continued my involvement, and each week on “Toastmaster Tuesday” I get the opportunity to practice and improve my skills. If you hadn’t heard of it before, now you have, and I invite you to join a network of more than 350K members worldwide.
Read MoreWhen transitioning into a new role there's a lot to learn, and even more comes with a new organization. My journey at TGR Foundation has been no different. I've learned a lot about the foundation and settled well into my position, but as with most new chapters in life, there is much more to learn. I'm enjoying the process. In celebration of my first 90 days on the job, hello full benefits, I've shared seven tips for anyone entering their probationary period in a fresh position.
Read MoreWhen most people read, A Tiger Woods Charity, they naturally link the foundation to golf, but it is and does so much beyond the sport to advance education in underrepresented communities around the globe.
In grad school I dreamed of working in a community relations role for a professional sports organization because of the power of sports and athletes to make an impact. Tiger is a true example of that through his foundation and commitment to reaching millions of students in underrepresented communities around the globe through education, and now you can join the cause.
Read MoreThe last book I read cover to cover made me so excited I wanted to share what I had learned with everyone. I was calling my family members, sharing with coworkers and thinking about previous relationships or situations that could have had a better outcome had I read it sooner.
Although it was hard for me to avoid skipping to the end or researching an outline online, I was glad I resisted the urge. With each chapter, I was assigning people in my life to different categories based on what I had read.
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