From timid high schooler to a champion public speaker, Tendai David Muranganwa's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Tune in to Episode 58, as we host Tendai, a distinguished Toastmaster from Zimbabwe, who reveals how his initial brush with Toastmasters transformed his life, culminating in a triumphant victory at the Southern Africa Humorous Speech Contest.
Tendai's story of overcoming shyness is just the beginning, as he opens up about a significant life event in 2015 when he lost his sight due to meningitis, propelling him into a new chapter of mentorship advocacy and a mission to move into the world of training and professional speaking.
With resilience as his backbone, Tendai shares how the support system surrounding him, including family, friends, and the Toastmasters community, became vital during his toughest times. He speaks passionately about his current role as a mentor at the Dorothy Duncan Centre for the Blind and his unwavering commitment to meningitis awareness. Through storytelling, Tendai endeavors to dismantle stigmas around disability, encouraging others to leverage their public speaking skills to effect change far beyond the Toastmasters' stages.
Our conversation wraps up with a look at Tendai's leadership experiences within Toastmasters and his vision for the future. As he navigates various roles from club president to vice president of education, Tendai underscores the importance of mentorship and adaptation, especially with the transition to the Pathways program. We reflect on how Toastmasters has become a global platform for connection, and look forward to Tendai's continued impact both within the organisation and in his broader humanitarian pursuits as 202 unfolds.
Links
Le Phénix Toastmasters meets online the 1st and 3rd Sunday afternoons of each month, from 5.00pm (contact club for details).
Zenith Advanced Club meets on the last Saturday of every month from 9-11am at the Masawara Urban Resort.
More about Tendai's story
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