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From: DENNIS WILLIAMS <DWILLIAMS_at_LIFETOUCH.COM>
Date: Thu, 08 May 2003 06:16:40 -0800
Message-ID: <F001.00593A5D.20030508061640@fatcity.com>


Another vote for Toastmasters. I participated for about 5 years. I find the fundamentals they drill into you helps even in informal business discussions. Clear communication helps all around. Highly recommended. http://www.toastmasters.org/

Dennis Williams
DBA, 80%OCP, 100% DBA
Lifetouch, Inc.
dwilliams_at_lifetouch.com

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Whilst I've never been to Toastmasters, I've a number of friends who (when they changed from technical to managerial) swear by the benefits - so I indirectly recommend the organisation vigorously.

Unfortunately I'm stuck with the opposite affliction of too much liking for public speaking. Generally my presentations conclude with:

"Excuse me Mr McDonald. Its building management here.  Everyone's gone home. You've run over your 1 hour timeslot by 3 days...Get out of our building or we call security! And get that stupid grin off your face"

:-)


Connor McDonald
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