The first experiences we have with a person, idea or organisation have a disproportionately large impact upon our thinking. It’s one of the ways in which we are irrational. But it is predictable and real.

This week, to start the new Toastmasters year, we are going to be welcoming our newest member, Chris Haynes CC to deliver his first Advanced speech.

We will also be welcoming the high energy Spike Gu CC for a Dramatic Talk from The Entertaining Speaker Manual.

And we will be welcoming experienced Toastmaster, Daniel Smith DTM, for a training session that might be entitled “Impact: How to grab your audience by the throat!”

Amongst other things of course… looking forward to seeing you in room 712 of the Baileman this Thursday night!