The Power of Words

I have used my weight loss success as speech material for a few contests now. It all began in 2010 when I did a speech entitled Crystal Ball [http://rozanayunos.multiply.com/journal/item/82/Crystal_Ball] for the International Speech Contest. For 2011, I also decided to do a speech in relation to my weight loss entitled The Brick Wall. [I will post it soon] My giant pair of size 20 wide leg pants which I purchased from the Petaluma Factory Outlet in California made a reappearance for this speech.

For the International Speech Contest, this was the furthest I had gone from Club, Area, Division and finally making it to the District Level to compete with my fellow Toastmasters from Sarawak and Indonesia. Apart from going through the ups and downs of preparing for the contest, there was one thing I was dead set on. Even if I didn't emerge as Champion and make my way to be in the semi-finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking; if I could inspire even at least 1 member of the audience to break through their brick walls, that would already make me a winner. It would be a gratifying experience to know that I was a part of their process to spark that change in their lives!

Not too long ago, I added Jocelyn as a Facebook friend whom I had only met at the Kuching Convention where I had competed. I recall in the car on the way to the airport, she had asked me about weight loss and I shared with her some snippets. Her Facebook posting on my wall (see attachment) just made me so grateful I had the opportunity to share my story and my message to the audience that day.

Never underestimate the power of words.
And never underestimate that you could be a source of inspiration.

Attachment: Toastmasters - The Power of Words.docx