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We hope this post leaves you gruntled.

WHAKANGA

TO TAKE BREATH, INHALE, CATCH BREATH, REST, REFRESH, RELAX

To pause and breathe,
allowing the tinana to rest
and the mind to ease.
A moment of release
where tension softens
and balance can return

Selwyn Bennett Competition - 31 March 2026

Taniwha Hunters start our meeting with karakia to set a positive atmosphere, bring people together, and focus minds on the purpose ahead

Taniwha Hunters Toastmasters - Rotorua new logo, designed by Byron Romer.

Sing It Loud, Speak It Clear

Why singing is the secret weapon for confident communication.

Let’s start with the basics: Your voice runs on muscles, just like the rest of your body. Vocal folds are folds of muscle tissue surrounded and supported by muscle systems that can be trained. Think of it like this: If speaking is walking, singing is running, and running makes you a stronger walker. With this lens, singing doesn’t just make you sound nicer, it builds vocal strength, flexibility, and stamina ...

Sing It Loud, Speak It Clear Why singing is the secret weapon for confident communication.

10 Storytelling Lessons From Photography

The storytelling format is much different in these two art forms; however, I have recognized that the fundamental approaches stay similar whether choosing a relevant story, crafting the story with both creative and technical skills, or creating the right impact. As a storyteller, I want to share a compelling story that can touch the hearts of my audience, inspire them, and leave them with something to ponder and act on.

I pursued my interest in both public speaking and photography at the same time. In the process, I realized that the lessons learned from one area were fueling the learnings in the other in surprising ways.

Storytellers are always on the lookout for remarkable stories, figuring out simple and meaningful ways to share, and finding creative and innovative methods to present to an audience. I hope the lessons shared here will “click” with you, offer you a distinct perspective to the creative approach, and help you become a better storyteller.

https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2020/oct/storytelling-lessons-from-photography