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Arthuretta Martin, of the
Get Up To Speak (GUTS) Toastmasters club in Washington, D.C., earned
five Toastmasters educational awards in a single year. Countess Clarke
Cooper of the United States Department of Education Federal Student Aid
(FSA) Toastmasters club in Arlington, Virginia, worked toward her
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), the highest achievement in
Toastmasters, while juggling being a single parent, working multiple
jobs and serving as an area governor. As you set your sights on your own
educational goal for the current Toastmasters year, consider the advice
of these, and other, successful Toastmasters.
華盛頓特區「勇氣」演講會的Arthuretta
Martin，在一年內獲得五個演講會教育的獎項。在美國維吉尼亞州阿靈頓市聯邦學生援助演講會的Clarke
Cooper，也努力朝著傑出會員DTM邁進，這個榮銜是演講會最高的成就，此外，她同時身兼數職，除了為一個單親媽媽，身兼不同工作，也是分區總監。當你今年在演講會的目標鎖定在個人的教育訓練目標，參考這些提議，同時達到在演講會的另一個成功。
Pick a Goal in Line with
Your Priorities
選擇一個和你優先順序一致的目標
People who tie their educational goal to their personal or professional
priorities have greater motivation to complete their goal, especially
when things get tough. Martin, who serves as Vice President Education (VPE)
for her club, notes that those who achieve their educational goals know
exactly why they’re in Toastmasters. “They have a vision and know what
they want to get out of their time.” For example, Martin’s Toastmasters
goals fell directly in line with her desire to become a professional
speaker. Cooper places a high value on personal growth and development,
which the Toastmasters program assists her in achieving.
人們的教育目標，會與他們個人或職場的優先順序衝突，這就需要更大的動機，去完成他們的(教育)目標了，尤其是當事情變得更難應付的時候。Martin擔任他演講會的教育副會長，他指出，那些完成他們教育目標的會員，很清楚知道他們參加演講會的原因。他同時表示說：「他們有遠見，並知道他們花時間想得到的東西。」。舉例來說，Martin的演講會目標，和他渴望成為專業演講者的目標一致。Cooper則充分運用演講會專業，來達成他認為高價值的個人成長，及發展目標。
Consider: What are your top
priorities in life? Which Toastmasters goal is most in line with your
priorities? Depending on your situation, you may be more interested in
the communication track, the leadership track, becoming a Distinguished
Toastmaster (DTM) or serving as a club officer.
試想一下：什麼是你人生中的優先順序？哪個演講會的目標，最能符合你的優先順序？其答案因人而異，也許是溝通領域、或領導領域感興趣，而成為傑出會員，或擔任社團幹部。
Create a Game Plan
建立一個行動方案
Once you decide which Toastmasters goal holds the most meaning for you,
it’s time to create a game plan that is tailored to your life. Cooper
says that although Toastmasters lays out an overall structure for
achieving goals, it helps to make the curriculum personal. “Put dates by
your goal; then work backward.” she says. “Think: How many meetings does
my club have in that time frame and how many speeches or roles do I need
to fill? If I need to fill more roles than my club has meetings, then
perhaps I need to visit another club. Be strategic.” Joining multiple
clubs can be an effective tactic if you’d like to achieve your goal
quickly. Martin joined four clubs so that she could rapidly meet her
goals.
一旦你決定了你在演講會最有意義的事，也是依你的人生，量身建立一個行動方案的時候。Cooper表示，雖然演講會設計一個，概括達成目標的架構，它也可以將課程客製化。她說：「將你的目標設定日期，然後慢慢達成。」，她補充道：「思考在時限內我的社團有幾次例會，我必須再發表幾場演講，或擔任幾次例會的角色？如果我必須去擔任的角色，多於我社團的例會，也許我要考慮去拜訪其他的分會。要具備策略性！」若你想快速達成你的目標，參加數個分會是個有效的方法。Martin曾經參加過四個分會，所以她能快速完成她的目標。
Be sure to consider the
impact your goal’s time commitment will have on those in your life.
Cooper alerted her family and childcare providers about her plans and
the timeframe, so they could pitch in during her year as area governor.
Notifying your VPE and other club members of your goal will help you get
scheduled in the appropriate roles.
同時要注意，你在承諾達成目標的期間，對你生活的影響程度。Cooper
就曾告知她的家人及孩童的褓母，有關她的計畫及時間的安排，因此他們能夠在她擔任區總監的年度主動提供協助與支持。告知你的教育副會長，及其他會員你的目標，他們會協助安排您擔任例會角色。
Tips for Success
成功的秘訣
With your game plan nearly finished, consider incorporating some ideas
from the following experienced Toastmasters. Daniel Pollard, DTM of the
United States Department of Education FSA Toastmasters club in
Washington, D.C., emphasizes building bonds with other Toastmasters. “Go
to a variety of events outside your club, such as area contests and
training events, to network,” he advises. By meeting other Toastmasters
you will learn of opportunities to speak at other clubs, identify people
who can serve as advisors and benefit from learning about their
experiences.
當你的行動方案將要完成之際，考慮整合其他資深演講會成員的意見。Daniel
Pollard為美國華盛頓聯邦學生援助演講會教育部的傑出會員，他建議：「參加你分會之外各式各樣的活動，來建立關係，像是分區比賽和訓練活動。」藉著認識其他演講會成員，你會有到別的分會演講的機會，瞭解誰可以擔任顧問，並由向他們豐富經驗學習之中獲益。
Pollard further notes that
“People seem to help each other in Toastmasters. The key is to let
people know when you need help. If you don’t tell people when you need
help they’ll have no way of knowing.” Reach out to others if you are
getting stuck or need assistance.
Pollard更表示：「在演講會中，人們樂於去幫助對方。關鍵是要讓別人知道你需要幫助。如果你不告訴別人你需要協助，他們也沒有辦法知道。」當你陷入困境，或需要協助時，記得伸出雙手求助。
James Scarborough, DTM, of
the Foggy Bottom Toastmasters club in Washington, D.C., counsels,
“Always be working on something and get credit for it.” For example,
when serving as an area governor, there are many opportunities to speak.
Get credit for those speeches. Finally, one of the more difficult
requirements is the High Performance Leadership Program – which you can
start earlier than one might expect. While this program falls under
requirements for the Advanced Leader Silver award, you can begin it at
any time. Pollard directs, “Get a head start by looking at this program
early.”
美國華盛頓特區Foggy
Bottom演講會的傑出會員James
Scarborough建議：「總是全力以赴，並得到應有的功勞。」舉例而言，擔任區總監，會有許多演講的機會。因此而獲得未來申請教育榮銜的條件。最後，你可以超乎預期地，提早開始有關高成效領導課程。當這個課程列入銀牌高級領導員的資格，你可以在任何時間開始這個計畫。Pollard更指出：「藉由早參加此課程取得先機。」。
Achieving Your Goal
達陣成功
It happens to Toastmasters every day and it can happen to you. Your
personal or professional life can leap from mere dreams to amazing
reality with the benefit of Toastmasters training. Achieving a
Toastmasters educational goal is a stepping stone along the way to
achieving a larger personal goal. And with each step you take closer to
that new reality, you’ll find even more reasons to pursue those goals.
在演講會中天天都會發生，也可以發生在你身上。藉由演講會協助的獲益，你個人或專業人生，可以由僅僅空想跳，躍至夢想的實現。獲得演講會教育的目標，是一個你將會更靠近你期待的新世界，達成你更大的個人目標的踏腳石。每當你跨出一步，你將會發現更多追求這些目標的理由。
You may be looking to
advance your career through improved public speaking or leadership
skills, increase your network and sense of community, or pursue personal
growth through the Toastmasters program. These are all terrific benefits
of succeeding with each goal.
你也許會期待，藉由演講會的課程，增強你的群眾演說及領導能力，來推進你的職業發展，並增加你的連結、溝通協調能力，或是追求更深遠的個人成長。這些都是追求每一個目標時帶來美好的獲益。
What’s more, you’ll develop
the confidence and skills to pursue your ultimate goal. If you don’t
already have an ultimate goal, now may be the time to consider it: Where
are you planning to take the experience and knowledge you gained in
Toastmasters? Which of your educational goals was your favorite? What
did you enjoy achieving the most? Answer these to help you integrate
your Toastmasters education into your personal or professional life.
Then get ready to meet your dreams!
再者，你將會發展你的自信及能力，去達成你的終極目標。如果你目前沒有終極目標，現在也許是好好思考一下的時候：你希望計畫在演講會中，獲得怎麼樣的經驗及知識？你最想要獲得哪一項教育目標？你最享受完成哪一項事情？回答這些問題，幫助你整合你的演講會教育，與你的個人及專業人生的發展。接下來，準備好迎接夢想成真吧！
Alison Horner
assists college students and young professionals with designing their
life’s direction. She is proud to have completed her CC in August. Her
Web site is
www.alisonelissa.com She can be
reached at
coach@alisonelissa.com
作者：Alison
Horner,
致力於協助大專學生，以及年輕人設計他們有關職場領域的生活方向。她很榮幸在八月份，獲得CC中級演講員的榮銜，她的網址www.alisonelissa.com 電子郵件為
coach@alisonelissa.com
譯者：高珮萱
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