The Benefits of Trying Something New

Competing online in District 29 Toastmasters’ Tall Tales contest

Earlier this year, I decided to try my hand at a tall tales speech contest. It was a decision made with a touch of trepidation.

I had never given a tall tale before. Heck, I wasn’t sure what it was — but it sounded like fun. As someone who usually gives professional presentations, I was ready for a change.

The 2020 tall tales event was one of four speech contests held by District 29 of Toastmasters International, which teaches comm...