In October 2014, I visited a Toastmasters Club in St Albert, Canada. I thought I was attending an appointment to polish my presentation and speaking skills after 23 years of procrastination. Little did I know that I was embarking on a lifelong service leadership development journey. On August 8, 2018, I reached a milestone to earn the Distinguished Toastmasters (DTM) designation. This award is the highest honour and recognition that can be earned by any member of Toastmasters International. It is a demonstration of outstanding leadership and communication skills used to help others in their self-development aspirations.

Attaining the award was not an easy task as the capstone project requires that a member sponsors or mentors a new club, or coaches a struggling club to become Distinguished. My capstone project was helping pioneer the first Toastmasters Club in Akure, Ondo State of Nigeria called Sunshine Toastmasters Club

Here in this photo, I am on a radio show of the FUTA FM radio station to promote Toastmasters to listeners in Akure, Ondo State of Nigeria.

Did you know that Toastmasters is your key to success in life? A study by Carnegie Melon Institute of Technology surveying global CEOs shows that 85% of our success in life is dependent on the ability to lead and communicate. This is what the mission of Toastmasters is about:

Empowering individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

Check out Toastmasters International for resources that can help you get started on your journey to success.