Have you ever felt inspired after attending a conference?
Let me share with you a little bit about the today’s Toastmaster
Leadership and Communication Expo (LACE) that got me inspired and kept me up
all night!
What I enjoyed about LACE is that not only did it provided great
speakers, but the amazing energy that I received from other participants there.
Everyone I met were so positive and friendly. I mean they are Toasties!
This means they are people from Toastmasters. I created my own
word, "Toastie" because everyone from my club is so warm and
friendly. We are as close as toasts in
the oven together.
Most people I chatted with had some kind of service that they want
to offer to the world. And as for me? I thought it would be a great
opportunity to hone my leadership and communication skills. Little did I know, I gained much more!
My take-ways are learning about the Five Ways to Get Paid written by Christopher Duncan and the live improv
show by National Comedy Theatre. Chris provided eight ways to create your
show and get paid for it! Some of these strategies include: to entertain, teach,
interview, research, using social media, and also use case studies. He explains that these strategies, and more,
will provide you audience members. You need an audience to start your show.
You might be asking yourself, “Is building an audience the key to getting
paid?” Chris says, “Definitely.” Now, go and create your own show!
Another workshop I enjoyed about LACE, learning the cheapest way
to get your book published. I learned
that this is through an e-book!
Additionally, a key phrase I kept hearing throughout the day is “Take
Action!” For instance, I was so inspired after this talk that I upgraded my
yoga business though research and marketing.
You can do the same!
I also discovered that I love live improv shows! The
National Comedy Theatre segment at the end of LACE was entertaining. I found
myself laughing my heart and eyes out!
However, LACE had a few minor downsides. For instance, one downside was that I was
able to find two things that I was disappointed to hear about and I hope that
LACE San Diego will improve on not encouraging their speakers and instructors to
sell their business. From the speakers to the instructors for the
workshops, they were either selling their products or want you to sign up for
their workshops. The second downside, I would say, is LACE did not
provide enough food for their participants. I am not sure how many people
did not end up getting their lunch, but I had a conversation with one of
them and gave him my granola bar. He was disappointed and hungry.
Poor guy. For the future, LACE needs to order more food than they expect
so this won't happen again.
Overall, I really enjoyed LACE and I thought they did a great job
by providing a variety of leadership and communication activities. I was
so pumped that I ended up writing about it later! I haven't written an
entry for months!
Meanwhile, here is some information for those who are interested in
attending future Leadership and Communication Expos. I hope you enjoy these pictures!
