Overcome This Word
The O word describing something that blocks your success or makes progress difficult.
Obstacle
Known for her time management skills, her Toastmaster's journey and relationship with Mr. Edward Jones helps leaders find success.
Carol Otters
A career that yields "no" on a regular basis, subjects you to endless rejection, requires persistence and a never give up attitude.
Being an Actor
A lack of success, but something you can learn from, makes this F word worth doing.
Failure
A football coaching legend who said "Quitters never win and winners never quit."
Vince Lombardi
81% of Americans (200 Million) want to become one but never start, or start but never finish.
Published Author
The P word meaning to keep doing something even when it is difficult.
Persist
Though retired, this hard working volunteer is a expert Chief Judge, proficient Zoom Master and is close to Amos & Andy.
Jonathan Eckman
Practicing on a regular basis and and honing your instrumental talent is crucial to sustaining longevity in this field.
A professional musician
The U word that causes people to think someone or something is not capable of achieving a goal.
Underestimate
This Chicago leader, originally from Mississippi, owns a TV network and portrayed a movie character in the Color Purple who said "All my life I had to fight!."
Oprah Winfrey
Less than one percent of volunteers achieve the highest designation in this communications and leadership organization.
A Distinguished Toastmaster
This D word is how somebody feels others make people feel they are not worthy of respect.
Dismissed
Starred in TV sitcom Home Improvement, told his team in the hit movie "Galaxy Quest" to "Never Give Up, Never Surrender!"
Tim Allen
The journey of delivering speeches, building your brand, creating a reputation and getting paid.
Professional Public Speaker