Meet our featured Royal Oak Toastmaster for the month of May... Ken Kochajda, SR2
Q: How did you hear about Toastmasters? How long have you been a member of the club? Sales Manager from a job interview that I was not selected for to improve the ability to sell myself. And also two ads in the Macomb Daily of clubs looking for membership. I am a part of Member of defunct Mt. Clemens Toastmasters since June 1986, Northern Toastmasters since June 2018, Unity IV Toastmasters since October 2018, Royal Oak Toastmasters since 2020, Loveland Colorado Toastmasters (Sweettakers) since February 2020 {virtual} and 5-Star Toastmasters Melbourne Florida since February 2020 {virtual}. Q: What objectives do you hope to accomplish or what are you working towards as a member of this club? I have absolutely no fear of getting up in front of people and talking. The challenge that I face that I am working on is joining. Toastmasters has help me to cut down on my rambling and give speeches that are time efficient, informative and to the point without a lot of rambling or deadwood. Q: How have Toastmasters helped you in your professional or personal journey towards becoming a better speaker? In 3 parts it have helped me: a. Featured Speaker 5 to 7 minutes - clear, concise and informative speeches that have to fall in time guidelines, b. Table Topics - thinking on your feet to give a smooth sounding informative response "on the fly" and c. Evaluator - develop effective listening skills to provide areas of effectiveness and opportunities for growth to the speaker. Some members believe this is the most important benefit of a Toastmasters membership. Q: Share a fun fact about yourself I absolutely love to eat and do not "stereotype or pigeon hole the three meals of the day". Here are some examples: I have been known to eat frozen turkey slices and noodles, frozen burritos and chocolate desserts as part of breakfast. Lunch or dinner can consist of cereal, oatmeal, french toast, bacon and fresh fruit. Eat anything you enjoy anytime of the day. Q: Who would you most like to have a conversation with? Why? Two very persistent, determined and talented individuals - What fueled them in being so consistently and persistent to reach the goals that they did were Thomas Edison and Jim Abbott. Thomas Edison attempted 10,000 times before being successful in getting the light bulb to light. Jim Abbott was born without a right hand. Former U of M baseball pitcher who made the All Star Team and won the Cy Young Award {best pitcher}. Q: What is the best public speaking tip you've received? Join Toastmasters and take advantage of all of their benefits. Q: What is a tip you'd like to share "with" others? Work hard, set goals, be persistent and never lose sight of your dreams.
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