Episode #12 (Part 2) - Self-Development & Prioritization: An Interview With Kris Pool

Pushing yourself to become the best version of yourself oftentimes means being outside of your comfort zone and creating value with encountering a wide variety of people to help you along. By having strong relationships and making connections along the way, you lead yourself into a positive, fulfilling life that can create purpose and drive.In the final part (Part 2) of our interview, Kris Pool expands upon how her personal experiences, particularly as it relates to Toastmasters and her involvement with the ABWA (American Business Women's Association) and IAAP (International Association of Administrative Professionals) equipped her with the skills needed to excel, and how it taught her the values of priority and enduring commitment to be successfully.Guest BioKris Pool is an 18-year veteran of Toastmasters; she has earned the Distinguished Toastmaster award three times and is working on her fourth. Kris belongs to 3 Toastmasters clubs and is actively involved. She was the 2023 Spring Conference 2023 Chair for District 35 (Wisconsin and UP Michigan) and is the Social Media Coordinator (specifically for Facebook) for the District, a Club Coach, and she set a personal goal to visit a club in each state by the end of June; she has 6 more to go. Kris has been employed since September 2021 with the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development as an Employment and Training Specialist at the Sheboygan County Job Center. She is definitely putting her Toastmasters skills into practice daily in this role and loving every minute of it!! Kris will celebrate 22 years of marriage to Troy in October. She has zero kids or pets (which gives her plenty of time for Toastmasters), enjoys reading, cooking, eating, and vacationing in Gatlinburg, TN.Kris' Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2026673897344845/?ref=bookmarksKris' Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kris.pool.1@poolkris on Instagram@KrisPoolDTM on Twitterhttps://www.tedxtaftavenue.com/ - TEDx is a grassroots initiative, created in the spirit of TED’s overall mission to research and discover “ideas worth spreading.” TEDx brings the spirit of TED to local communities around the globe through TEDx events. These events are organized by passionate individuals who seek to uncover new ideas and to share the latest research in their local areas that spark conversations in their communities. TEDx events include live speakers and recorded TED Talks, and are organized independently under a free license granted by TED. Learn more about this particular TEDx event and register if you are interested in attending!https://www.iaap-hq.org/ - The International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) is a non-profit professional association serving the administrative profession. IAAP is dedicated to helping office and administrative professionals advance their career in a demanding and ever-changing business environment. Check out their website for more information about connections, conferences, and additional resources!https://www.abwa.org/ - The mission of the American Business Women’s Association is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. Learn about the work of the ABWA and how to check out membership with the organization among other resources.https://www.toastmasters.org - Want to learn about how Toastmasters can create more fulfilling communication and leadership experiences while being a positive, supporting environment? Check out this website to learn more about you can start your...