발상의 전환이다! 수년간의 Toastmasters 활동을 하고 있지만 “MOT – Moments of Truth”를 Theme으로 가져올 생각을 해 본 적이 없다. 오늘의 토마는 ‘천재’다!
1. 894회 미팅의 Theme은 ‘Moments of Truth’, Theme Question은 ‘How do you like YTM and any suggestion to make it better?”이다. 토마는 조승우의 ‘지금 이 순간’을 들려준다! YES, THIS IS THE MOMENT!
2. Immediate Past President James님의 또 한번의 다른 접근이다. 나를 꼭 찍어 관련한 Table Topic 준비를 요청한다, 기꺼이!! Where he goes, I go!! (GE Namyoung은 그를 OUR JAMES로 부른다^^)
3. MOT category 별로 one-to-one conversation을 하고, 각각 별점을 준다, Yeouido Toastmasters는 거의 4 – 5 점이다, 좋다!
First Impressions / Membership Orientation / Fellowship, Variety, and Communication / Program Planning and Meeting Organization / Membership Strength / Achievement Recognition
4. Table Topic 세션에 다음과 같은 질문을 준비해 본다. 머릿속으로 TM 상상을 하니 그림이 그려지고 행복함을 느낀다, 이것이 The Reason이다.
1) Welcome to YTM – Who GREETED you warmly when you visited YTM at first? (How did he/she greet you?) : 오래된 기억, 옆자리 않은 처음 온 그 친구
2) I’m proud to be a YTMER – Please designate a mentor you want to be with, and tell us why him/her?? : Not HG, but SY ㅎㅎ – with humor
3) Beyond Yeouido Toastmasters – What did you feel when you visited other clubs, areas, divisions, districts? : can experience beyond expectation.
4) Queen/King of Evaluators – What was the evaluation directly affected your next speech? And who was the evaluator? : Once, I was called as the king of evaluation.
5) It’s fun to be with you – What activities would you like to have with YTMERS? : 아차산 Again, 노래방, 위스키바, we can do anything with you, lovely ytmers.
6) Recognition matters -1) What was the most memorable prize you received during your school days? (1 minute) 2) What award would you like to receive from YTM at the next level completion? (1 minute) : Happy with small present, and getting together with you is already an excellent gift.
7) Any question about ‘Moments of Truth’? You may ask 3 questions for 1 minutes, then James or Soonyoung will answer you for 2 minutes.
5. 첫번째 연설자는 Ice Breaker Speech로 “Introduction” title로 자기소개를 한다. 뉴질랜드에서 오래 공부한 친구인데, 뉴질랜드에서의 토마 경험보다 여의도 토마가 훨씬 (truly) 좋다고 한다. ‘What brings her to Toastmasters?’로 질문하고 ‘Going Forward, Influential Speaker’로 마무리 한다.
6. 두번째 연설자은 Scottland 친구로 “Traits of a successful mentor”라는 title로 멘토 얘기를 한다. ‘You are the leader, get over yourself’ 그녀의 멘토는 이렇게 그녀를 멘토링 했다 – 그 멘토는 이렇다고,, Experienced and Knowledgeable, Positive and Supportive, Respectful and Caring, Committed and Dependable – 나도 이런 태도를 배워야 겠다 ^^. 더불어 Coach(=GPS), Mentor(=Experience), Counselor(Looking Back)에 대한 추가 설명을 해 준다. 예를 들면, 코치는 “지금 이 상황에서 어떻게 더 나은 결과를 낼 수 있을까?”, 멘토는 “내가 비슷한 상황을 겪었을 때 이렇게 했고, 이런 결과가 있었어”, 카운셀러는 “그때의 경험이 지금의 감정에 어떤 영향을 주고 있는지 함께 살펴보자.”라고 말한다고 한다.
7. 세번째 연설자는 “What is your Defense Mechanism?”이라는 title로 방어기제에 대한 설명을 해 준다. 1)억압(Repression) 2)부정(Denial) 3)투사(Projection) 4)합리화(Rationalization) 5)반동형성(Reaction Formation) 6)퇴행(Regression) 7)승화(Sublimation) 8)치환(Displacement) :: 음, 그냥 인정하고 수용해도 좋을 듯^^
8. GE는 Chairperson을 Welcome Back 해 주고, Toastmaster에게 OUR James라 불러주고, Table Topic Master에게 Great Harmony with OUR James라고 격려해 준 후, 각 연설자, 평가자, 시간지기, 어지기, 문법지기에게 훌륭한 역할 수행에 대한 감사를 전한다.
오늘 여행의 한 줄 마무리
짝꿍은 미팅 중에 District Director에게 우리 지금 여의도 토마에서 Moments of Truth를 Theme으로 해서 미팅 하고 있다고 실시간 중계를 한다, 그 만큼 오늘 감동백배의 미팅이었다. 한국의 많은 클럽에 훌륭한 레퍼런스를 보여준 미팅이었다. 다시 한번 Our James님께 감사를 전한다!!
5 Minutes Speech
🎤 Speech Title: This Is the Moment – Our Moments of Truth
Good evening fellow Toastmasters and guests,
Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude and excitement. After years of being part of Toastmasters, I never imagined that “Moments of Truth” could be our meeting theme. But today, it is. And it’s brilliant. I must say—our Toastmaster of the evening is a genius!
Just like the song “지금 이 순간” by Cho Seung-woo, this moment—this very meeting—is our moment of truth. YES, THIS IS THE MOMENT!
🌟 1. A New Perspective
Our Immediate Past President, James, brought a fresh approach. He personally asked me to prepare a Table Topic related to MOT. And of course, I said yes. Where he goes, I go. GE Namyoung calls him “OUR JAMES,” and I couldn’t agree more.
💬 2. One-to-One Conversations
We explored MOT through one-on-one conversations, rating each category from 1 to 5. And guess what? Yeouido Toastmasters scored almost all 4s and 5s. That’s not just good—it’s excellent.
From First Impressions to Achievement Recognition, we are living proof of what a thriving club looks like.
❓ 3. Table Topics That Touch the Heart
We asked questions that made us reflect:
Who greeted you warmly when you first visited YTM?
Who is the mentor you admire most?
What did you feel visiting other clubs?
What evaluation changed your next speech?
What fun activities do you want with YTMers?
What award do you dream of receiving?
These questions weren’t just prompts—they were mirrors reflecting our journey, our growth, and our joy.
🧊 4. Ice Breakers and Insights
Our first speaker shared her journey from New Zealand to YTM. She said, “Yeouido Toastmasters is truly better.” That’s powerful. She answered, “What brings her to Toastmasters?” and ended with “Going Forward, Influential Speaker.” That’s the spirit!
Our second speaker talked about Traits of a Successful Mentor—Experienced, Supportive, Caring, Dependable. She reminded us: “You are the leader. Get over yourself.” And she beautifully explained the difference between a Coach (GPS), Mentor (Experience), and Counselor (Looking Back).
Our third speaker explored Defense Mechanisms—from Repression to Sublimation. And concluded: “Sometimes, it’s okay to just accept and embrace.” Wise words.
🙌 5. A Meeting to Remember
GE welcomed everyone back, praised OUR JAMES, and thanked every role player. It was a meeting filled with harmony, insight, and heartfelt appreciation.
And the best part? My partner live-streamed our meeting theme to the District Director. That’s how proud we were. That’s how impactful this meeting was.
💖 Closing
So, what is a Moment of Truth?
It’s not just a concept. It’s this meeting, this club, this community.
It’s the moment we realize:
We are not just speakers.
We are not just learners.
We are YTMers—growing, connecting, and inspiring.
Thank you, OUR JAMES.
Thank you, Yeouido Toastmasters.
And thank you, everyone, for making this moment… unforgettable.
발상의 전환이다! 수년간의 Toastmasters 활동을 하고 있지만 “MOT – Moments of Truth”를 Theme으로 가져올 생각을 해 본 적이 없다. 오늘의 토마는 ‘천재’다!
1. 894회 미팅의 Theme은 ‘Moments of Truth’, Theme Question은 ‘How do you like YTM and any suggestion to make it better?”이다. 토마는 조승우의 ‘지금 이 순간’을 들려준다! YES, THIS IS THE MOMENT!
2. Immediate Past President James님의 또 한번의 다른 접근이다. 나를 꼭 찍어 관련한 Table Topic 준비를 요청한다, 기꺼이!! Where he goes, I go!! (GE Namyoung은 그를 OUR JAMES로 부른다^^)
3. MOT category 별로 one-to-one conversation을 하고, 각각 별점을 준다, Yeouido Toastmasters는 거의 4 – 5 점이다, 좋다!
First Impressions / Membership Orientation / Fellowship, Variety, and Communication / Program Planning and Meeting Organization / Membership Strength / Achievement Recognition
4. Table Topic 세션에 다음과 같은 질문을 준비해 본다. 머릿속으로 TM 상상을 하니 그림이 그려지고 행복함을 느낀다, 이것이 The Reason이다.
1) Welcome to YTM – Who GREETED you warmly when you visited YTM at first? (How did he/she greet you?) : 오래된 기억, 옆자리 않은 처음 온 그 친구
2) I’m proud to be a YTMER – Please designate a mentor you want to be with, and tell us why him/her?? : Not HG, but SY ㅎㅎ – with humor
3) Beyond Yeouido Toastmasters – What did you feel when you visited other clubs, areas, divisions, districts? : can experience beyond expectation.
4) Queen/King of Evaluators – What was the evaluation directly affected your next speech? And who was the evaluator? : Once, I was called as the king of evaluation.
5) It’s fun to be with you – What activities would you like to have with YTMERS? : 아차산 Again, 노래방, 위스키바, we can do anything with you, lovely ytmers.
6) Recognition matters -1) What was the most memorable prize you received during your school days? (1 minute) 2) What award would you like to receive from YTM at the next level completion? (1 minute) : Happy with small present, and getting together with you is already an excellent gift.
7) Any question about ‘Moments of Truth’? You may ask 3 questions for 1 minutes, then James or Soonyoung will answer you for 2 minutes.
5. 첫번째 연설자는 Ice Breaker Speech로 “Introduction” title로 자기소개를 한다. 뉴질랜드에서 오래 공부한 친구인데, 뉴질랜드에서의 토마 경험보다 여의도 토마가 훨씬 (truly) 좋다고 한다. ‘What brings her to Toastmasters?’로 질문하고 ‘Going Forward, Influential Speaker’로 마무리 한다.
6. 두번째 연설자은 Scottland 친구로 “Traits of a successful mentor”라는 title로 멘토 얘기를 한다. ‘You are the leader, get over yourself’ 그녀의 멘토는 이렇게 그녀를 멘토링 했다 – 그 멘토는 이렇다고,, Experienced and Knowledgeable, Positive and Supportive, Respectful and Caring, Committed and Dependable – 나도 이런 태도를 배워야 겠다 ^^. 더불어 Coach(=GPS), Mentor(=Experience), Counselor(Looking Back)에 대한 추가 설명을 해 준다. 예를 들면, 코치는 “지금 이 상황에서 어떻게 더 나은 결과를 낼 수 있을까?”, 멘토는 “내가 비슷한 상황을 겪었을 때 이렇게 했고, 이런 결과가 있었어”, 카운셀러는 “그때의 경험이 지금의 감정에 어떤 영향을 주고 있는지 함께 살펴보자.”라고 말한다고 한다.
7. 세번째 연설자는 “What is your Defense Mechanism?”이라는 title로 방어기제에 대한 설명을 해 준다. 1)억압(Repression) 2)부정(Denial) 3)투사(Projection) 4)합리화(Rationalization) 5)반동형성(Reaction Formation) 6)퇴행(Regression) 7)승화(Sublimation) 8)치환(Displacement) :: 음, 그냥 인정하고 수용해도 좋을 듯^^
8. GE는 Chairperson을 Welcome Back 해 주고, Toastmaster에게 OUR James라 불러주고, Table Topic Master에게 Great Harmony with OUR James라고 격려해 준 후, 각 연설자, 평가자, 시간지기, 어지기, 문법지기에게 훌륭한 역할 수행에 대한 감사를 전한다.
오늘 여행의 한 줄 마무리
짝꿍은 미팅 중에 District Director에게 우리 지금 여의도 토마에서 Moments of Truth를 Theme으로 해서 미팅 하고 있다고 실시간 중계를 한다, 그 만큼 오늘 감동백배의 미팅이었다. 한국의 많은 클럽에 훌륭한 레퍼런스를 보여준 미팅이었다. 다시 한번 Our James님께 감사를 전한다!!
5 Minutes Speech
🎤 Speech Title: This Is the Moment – Our Moments of Truth
Good evening fellow Toastmasters and guests,
Today, I stand before you with a heart full of gratitude and excitement. After years of being part of Toastmasters, I never imagined that “Moments of Truth” could be our meeting theme. But today, it is. And it’s brilliant. I must say—our Toastmaster of the evening is a genius!
Just like the song “지금 이 순간” by Cho Seung-woo, this moment—this very meeting—is our moment of truth. YES, THIS IS THE MOMENT!
🌟 1. A New Perspective
Our Immediate Past President, James, brought a fresh approach. He personally asked me to prepare a Table Topic related to MOT. And of course, I said yes. Where he goes, I go. GE Namyoung calls him “OUR JAMES,” and I couldn’t agree more.
💬 2. One-to-One Conversations
We explored MOT through one-on-one conversations, rating each category from 1 to 5. And guess what? Yeouido Toastmasters scored almost all 4s and 5s. That’s not just good—it’s excellent.
From First Impressions to Achievement Recognition, we are living proof of what a thriving club looks like.
❓ 3. Table Topics That Touch the Heart
We asked questions that made us reflect:
Who greeted you warmly when you first visited YTM?
Who is the mentor you admire most?
What did you feel visiting other clubs?
What evaluation changed your next speech?
What fun activities do you want with YTMers?
What award do you dream of receiving?
These questions weren’t just prompts—they were mirrors reflecting our journey, our growth, and our joy.
🧊 4. Ice Breakers and Insights
Our first speaker shared her journey from New Zealand to YTM. She said, “Yeouido Toastmasters is truly better.” That’s powerful. She answered, “What brings her to Toastmasters?” and ended with “Going Forward, Influential Speaker.” That’s the spirit!
Our second speaker talked about Traits of a Successful Mentor—Experienced, Supportive, Caring, Dependable. She reminded us: “You are the leader. Get over yourself.” And she beautifully explained the difference between a Coach (GPS), Mentor (Experience), and Counselor (Looking Back).
Our third speaker explored Defense Mechanisms—from Repression to Sublimation. And concluded: “Sometimes, it’s okay to just accept and embrace.” Wise words.
🙌 5. A Meeting to Remember
GE welcomed everyone back, praised OUR JAMES, and thanked every role player. It was a meeting filled with harmony, insight, and heartfelt appreciation.
And the best part? My partner live-streamed our meeting theme to the District Director. That’s how proud we were. That’s how impactful this meeting was.
💖 Closing
So, what is a Moment of Truth?
It’s not just a concept. It’s this meeting, this club, this community.
It’s the moment we realize:
We are not just speakers.
We are not just learners.
We are YTMers—growing, connecting, and inspiring.
Thank you, OUR JAMES.
Thank you, Yeouido Toastmasters.
And thank you, everyone, for making this moment… unforgettable.