Innovative Leadership

Trish Blackwelder, DTM
    “Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

Steve Jobs, Co-Founder Apple Computers

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I've been a member of Toastmasters since 1995, but it wasn't until 2000 that I reached a turning point in my membership when I read the following statement on the Toastmasters International website: 

"Leadership cannot be learned in a day, it takes practice."

That single statement helped me see the Toastmasters program in a whole new perspective.  Toastmasters was more than a public speaking program, it was also valuable leadership training.

Since then, I began making different choices about how I 'work' the Toastmasters program -- seeking opportunities that would help me improve my personal leadership development.

Thanks to Toastmasters, I've changed careers, increased my salary, and advanced my professional opportunities.  This program is the best value if you are serious about growing your communication AND leadership skills.

Club Leadership:

  • Leaders Plus #1853 - Past President, D3 Legacy Distinguished Club (10 consecutive years)
  • Epicurean #9961 - Charter Member (2003), Past President, D3 Legacy Distinguished Club (5 consecutive years)
  • Showtime #740544 - Co-Founder (2005), Club Sponsor, Past President, D3 Legacy Distinguished Club (4 consecutive years)
  • Team Bank of America Management Advisor for Arizona Speaking Network
    -- Saguaro Speakers #3262 - D3 Legacy Distinguished Club (7 consecutive years)
    -- West Phoenix Express #1150141 - Co-Founder (2008), Club Mentor
    -- T.O.P.S. #1280508 - Co-Founder (2009)
    -- SunCountry #1064972
    -- Talk of the Tower - Co-Founder (2010)
    -- Hot Talkers - Co-Founder (2010)
  • Pure Talk #889533 - Assisted with club rebuilding effort to achieve President's Distinguished status for 2007-08.

A Decade of Distinguished Service & Leadership:

Awards
  • 2010 - Distinguished District Award
  • 2009 - Excellence in Education & Training Award
  • 2008 - Excellence in Marketing Award
  • 2006 - District 3 Governor's Service Award
  • 2005 - District 3 Evaluation Contest Winner, Fall Conference
  • 2005 - District 3 Outstanding Division Governor of the Year
  • 2002 - District 3 Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year
  • 1997 & 1998 - Area Y-4 Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year
2009-2010
  • District 3 District Governor
    - Distinguished District Status
2008-2009
  • District 3 Lt. Governor Education and Training
    - High Fives Membership Building Challenges for FREE Officer Training
    - TLI "Fusion" Club Officer Training
    - Earlybird DCxDC Recognition (Distinguished Club by Spring District Conference)
2007-2008
2006-2007
  • District Distinguished Club (DCP) Chairman
  • Presenter - District 3 Fall Conference, Finding Our Remarkable Factor
  • Presenter - District 25 Fall Conference, Simply Remarkable (Marketing)
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Facilitator
2005-2006
  • Region III Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator
  • Region III Conference Presenter - District Public Relations Officer Training
  • Presenter - District Officer Mid-Year Training, Creating Momentum for Success
  • HPL: Club Officer Training Materials Refresh for Winter 2006
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Facilitator
2004-2005
  • Cholla Division Governor - President's Distinguished Division
  • Presenter - District 11 Spring Conference, Climbing to Performance Success
  • Co-Founder/Sponsor - Showtime Club for Competitive/Community Speakers
  • Advisor, Toastmasters Leadership Institute
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Facilitator
2003-2004
  • High Performance Leadership Chairman
  • Club Coach - University Club
  • Membership Task Force Committee Member
  • District Fall Conference Presenter, High-er! Performance Leadership
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Facilitator
  • District Repository - Database Administrator
  • District 3 Online! Website Administrator
2001-2003
  • 2001-2003 Toastmasters Leadership Institute Chairman
  • 2002-2003 District Secretary
  • District Conference Committee Member
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Facilitator
  • District Repository - Database Administrator
  • District 3 Online! Website Administrator
2000-2001
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Registrar
  • District Conference Registrar
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Facilitator
  • District 3 Online! Website Administrator
1999-2000
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Registrar
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Facilitator
  • District 3 Online! Website Administrator
1998-1999
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Curriculum & Database Chair
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Facilitator
1997-1998
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute Committee Member
 

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