Chats Toastmasters
Kathleen Tomes
Member since 2002; Toastmaster of the Year 2005-2006
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_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Occupation and Employer: Consultant and Professional Speaker. Future Think Inc. Accomplishments: Took my company in Orange County from $100,000 in profit to $3 million in profit. Earned over $1 million in personal income by the time I was 28. Graduated from Biola University with degrees in Communication, Psychology and Bible. Yes, Bible. Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Teach Your Child Productions. President of Future Think Inc. C3 Toastmaster of the Year 2005-2006. Professional Member of National Speakers Association. I married my soul mate. Interests:Golf. Training for a triathlon. Historical fiction novels. Tennis. Spending time with friends and family. Making a difference. Personal and Career Goals: To become a well rounded mother and career woman. To be an amazing wife to my precious husband. To grow my business, Future Think Inc. into a phenomenally successful consulting company. To earn $15k for a 45 minute keynote presentation. Name of Mentor:Joel Weldon Communication and Leadership Goals What objectives do you hope to accomplish as a member of Chats Toastmasters?Continually improve my public speaking and leadership qualities. To specifically develop my ability to impromptu speak in a methodical, understandable and impactful way. Is public speaking a requirement of your job of profession? Yes How would you describe your current skill level as a speaker? 7.5 on a 10 Scale Do you have any specific fears relative to public speaking? Why yes. Thanks for asking. My fear is that I will come across as a young, overly optimistic, unrealistic valley girl, know it all, bubbly blond with big boobs and people won’t take me seriously. How's that for honesty! Why did you choose to join Chats Toastmasters?Closest Toastmasters location to my home. Networking and development of my public speaking skills. I’ve stayed because of the people that make up Chats. What can Chats Toastmasters do to help you accomplish your goals? Continually support me in completing my speaking manuals. Making Chats both an educational, professional and friendly environment/experience. Always having an opportunity to impromptu speak at each meeting. Give me honest feedback so I can grow.