PowerSkill 2021 - Day One
When I looked outside the window this morning, it was snowing, a typical winter day. Inside, it was an action packed day, the first day...
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Angela
Jan 19, 20211 min read
A New Year, Some New Discoveries
That was just a catchy title to get your attetion. It is also the title of my speech at my Toastmasters meeting later today. When I...
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Angela
Jan 14, 20211 min read
Second Chance
That is something on my mind today and I found some Bible verses that speak to me. "If God gave you a second chance...don't waste it."...
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Angela
Jan 7, 20211 min read
A Feast...is Back
Did you attend PowerSkills 2020 last August? Do you know PowerSkills 2021 is coming from January 21-23? Do you know an amazing CATS...
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Angela
Dec 17, 20201 min read
Some French Sayings (法语俗语)
I started learning French at the beginning of November with a group of Chinese. I have "met" a few other eager learners. I was often...
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Angela
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Connecting through Technology
Do you use Zoom, Wechat, Facebook a lot these days? Are you happy that technology can connect you with people from anywhere in the world?...
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Angela
Dec 3, 20201 min read
A Letter - Your Opinion is Highly Valued
Dear readers, I need your help! Two days ago, I was tagged on LinkedIn by this incredible lady Diana Lucia Viola who posted a stylish...
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Angela
Dec 1, 20201 min read
Silver Lining - Part One
Are you the type of person who finds a silver lining in every situation? Do you see a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty? According to...
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Angela
Nov 26, 20201 min read
Job Search Bootcamp
Are you looking for work? Do you need to improve your CV, cover letters? Are you aware of the power of LinkedIn? Do you want to learn how...
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Angela
Nov 24, 20201 min read
Contest - A Unique Toastmasters Experience
If you are a Toastmasters member, have you participated in a contest? I did. It was such a unique fun learning experience, so I...
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Angela
Nov 19, 20201 min read
Building Meaningful Connections
Networking is what I write about on Thursdays. I refect on anything related to that subject. In the 2019 June issue of Toastmasters...
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Angela
Nov 17, 20201 min read
Pathways - A New Way of Learning
I joined Toastmasters in 2003 and the education program was called CC and CL: Competent Communicator and Competent Leadership. The...
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Angela
Nov 15, 20201 min read
My Ideal Job
I moved to Montreal from Toronto in 2004 to pursue my Master's degree in the School of Library and Information Studies. I worked at...
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Angela
Nov 12, 20201 min read
You Raise Me Up
Ph.D. is the highest recognition in the academic world. DTM (Distinguished Toastmasters) is like the Ph.D. but in the Toastmasters world....
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Angela
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Together is Better
That is the title of a book but it also fits the bill for this article. The French language has always been a mystery to me. I am charmed...
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Angela
Nov 3, 20201 min read
Are You a Dog or a Cat Person?
Last Tuesday we had a Halloween themed Zoom meeting. A few people dressed up. I put on a mask and disguised myself well. Nobody could...
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Angela
Oct 29, 20201 min read
Networking - A Quote
"You have to get out there and connect with people. It is not called net-sitting or net-eating. it is called networking. You have to work...
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Angela
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Apart, But Together!
At this Tuesday's Toastmasters meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming 7 guests from different places (even countries) including...
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Angela
Oct 20, 20201 min read
Learning While Having Fun
Our founder Ralph Smedley said wisely: "We learn best in moments of enjoyments". That saying alone pretty well summarizes my experience...
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