Toastmaster Ian

27/05/2026

Left or right? ChatGPT does know me too well by now!

Prompt on the comments section.

05/05/2026

Thank you for the trust, District 75! Looking forward to with you all!

29/04/2026

NEW SCHEDULE

Ask Me Anything goes live tomorrow, 30 April, 2.30PM on Facebook! I hope to see you there, as we talk about where we are now as a district, where we can go and how we might get there.

Let's

PS: If we have time for more questions, we can accommodate even non-Toastmasters questions!

27/04/2026

Fast talk. Real talk. In this third episode, I’m diving into the experiences that shaped my leadership journey, from the toughest challenges I’ve faced as a club and division officer to the lessons that continue to guide me today.

This fast-talk series gives you a glimpse of how I carry the Toastmasters brand, what I stand for as a leader, and why I’m stepping forward to serve.

Let’s

26/04/2026

[Alert: Sweaty Post] Post-jog reflections.

Mahirap, pero there are things we need to do. That's commitment.

Let's

25/04/2026

25 April 2010 — I walked across the stage at the University of the Philippines, diploma in hand, dreams bigger than my fears.

What many didn’t see—I was juggling three part-time jobs just to get through college. Not easy, but it taught me grit, discipline, and gratitude.

16 years later, I realize it was never just about that moment, but the people who journeyed with me. To my family, friends, mentors, and coaches—maraming salamat.

On tough days, I remind myself: I’m living a life I once prayed for.
Malayo na tayo, pero malayo pa.

What’s one lesson your younger self would be proud of today?

24/04/2026

Happy Friday! Attended a Toastmasters Meeting where I just heard the most *mapanakit* Table Topics Questions:

Where is the good in goodbye?
There's no fair in farewell.
There's an art in breaking hearts.
There's a silent hell in "I wish you well."

Anyone want to try answering? Now where's the tissue!

23/04/2026

District-wide mentoring.
Standardised new member onboarding.
Stronger government, corporate, and academic alliances.
Integrating AI, employability, and leadership skills.
Launching a standardised club launch playbook.

These aren’t just ideas—they’re opportunities for us to move forward, together.

Let’s

21/04/2026

Want to know more about Pathways?

Sharing this video from 2025, where I shared about:
- the structure and purpose of Pathways
- the five core Toastmasters competencies
- the five levels and what each level builds
- connecting Pathways to real-world scenarios

My session starts on the 11th minute mark. Enjoy watching, and hope it helps in making a mark in our members' Pathways Educational Experience!

Special credits to District 116 Qatar for the Youtube video recording.

Let's

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