October Open House

by Dr. Michelle Peticolas

When I joined Toastmasters, I wanted to become a better speaker. I never expected that some of the projects I was tempted to avoid would teach me the most about leadership, confidence, and personal growth.

Leadership projects and persuasive speeches initially felt challenging. Yet, just six months after joining, I became a Toastmasters club president. With very little leadership experience, I suddenly had opportunities to organize, communicate, delegate, and lead.

It wasn't always comfortable—but that's where the growth happened.

I learned that leadership isn't about knowing everything. It's about being willing to learn, listen, communicate, and step forward. I also discovered that the skills I was developing through Toastmasters could help me far beyond the club—in my career, relationships, and everyday communication.

Looking back, I'm grateful I didn't always choose the easy path.

Sometimes the project we want to avoid is the very opportunity we need to grow.

So my challenge to fellow Toastmasters is simple: Don't just complete the projects that feel comfortable. Lean into the ones that stretch you. You may discover abilities you never knew you had.

Video Link:

https://youtu.be/2wEN1_Nbeqk

Flyer Link to our October 3rd Open House:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zNZEvFfbz9LaJbV3e-Th6F10ygXkTuHw/view?usp=sharing

Dr. Michelle Peticolas is an international best-selling author of Step Into Your Brilliance, award-winning filmmaker, and sought-after life transformation coach. For over two decades, she has empowered high-achieving, mid-life women to reclaim their power and purpose after major loss, guiding them to turn pain into possibility. Blending personal wisdom with practical tools, she shows audiences that even the deepest wounds can become the source of their greatest strength.

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