Toastmasters Competent Communicator Certificate
I completed my 10th Toastmasters Competent Communicator speech on June 28, 2010. The certificate arrived last week. Yay!

I completed my 10th Toastmasters Competent Communicator speech on June 28, 2010. The certificate arrived last week. Yay!
“…and thanks so much for your [6th Toastmasters] talk. It was the topic of our evening conversation.” Tricia Hedahl, Toastmasters member Sacramento, CA Toastmasters Speech #6 – “Designing Happiness (Marriage 101)” Presented April 1, 2010 while acting as “model/target” speaker for the Area 51 Spring 2010 Contest in Sacramento, CA. Share this post: Share on…
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