Educational Achievements - An Interview (III)


 Name: Lim Lean See
Club Member: Lafarge TM Club
Educational Achievement: ALB








Member’s personal experience
Q : What does this educational achievement means to you?
A : A sense of fulfilment, accomplishment and achievement that I am able to help the club to get a point!

Q : How long does it take to complete the educational goal?
A : 1 month

Q : How did you complete your educational goal?
A : As the President for this term, it’s leadership by example and walk the talk!

Q : What have you learned most from this journey - to achieve the educational goal?
A : Presentation to other members convincingly is not easy, but glad that I am able to send a clear message across to members and guests.

Q : Any personal setbacks or limitations while pursing the educational goal? If yes, how did you overcome it?
A : None. Just do it !

Q : Any words of advice, inspirational quotes or encouragement - for members who are "trying" to achieve the educational achievement?
A : “Just do it" and you will be there.  In my opinion, procastinating and making excuses for oneself will not help but delay one's success.  So, go head-on with your projects!!

Q : Do you have any future plans after achieving this award?  
A : Yes, to start and complete my ACB before end of this term.
 
Q : Do you have a personal mentor to guide you on achieving this educational goals?
A : No

Q : When did you join as a Toastmasters member?
A : November 1st, 2004

Q : What does communication and leadership means to you?
A : I felt that I still have a long way to go in terms of communicating effectively, clearly and precisely with others.
 

  
  
Name: Victor Ong
Club Member: Taman Indrahana TM Club
Educational Achievement: CC

Member’s personal experience
Q : What does this educational achievement means to you?
A : This CC achievement represents my fourth CC attempt and I am already embarking on my fifth. When I repeat my CC Manual - it is always about doing it better than the last time - and so, it is about self-betterment.

Q : How long does it take to complete the educational goal?
A : This particular attempt took me 422 days. My earlier attempts took 218, 260, and 360 days respectively.

Q : How did you complete your educational goal?
A : I did it because I recognize that to be a good speaker, I need to speak regularly - hence my personal goal of wishing to speak at least once a fortnight. This excludes taking part in Table Topics, Evaluations and/or Contests. Most importantly, I did it because I enjoyed it immensely.

Q : What have you learned most from this journey - to achieve the educational goal?
A :  I learned that there is no one excellent speech - it is always about speaking to improve. I also learned that Toastmastering is a journey of self-discovery.; that we are always learning to improve and be a better speaker.

Q : Any personal setbacks or limitations while pursing the educational goal? If yes, how did you overcome it?
A : If there are challenges, I will just bulldoze my way through and do the best I can.

Q : Any words of advice, inspirational quotes or encouragement - for members who are "trying" to achieve the educational achievement?
A : My word of advice is to banish your fears and speak. And learn to enjoy speaking.

Q : Do you have any future plans after achieving this award?
A : My future plans are to continue speaking and once my AG stint is over, to participate in contests.

Q : Do you have a personal mentor to guide you on achieving this educational goals?
A : I have no mentor; everything I know is self-learned.

Q : When did you join as a Toastmasters member?
A : I joined as a Toastmaster on July 01, 2008.

Q : What does communication and leadership means to you?
A : To me, communication is extremely important because with communication, there is understanding. Leadership is equally important - but it should be servant leadership.

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