Westlake Chiropractor Delivers Inspiring Keynote Speech

Westlake Chiropractor delivers inspiring keynote speech

Dr. Phil Barry, the owner of Barry Chiropractic Wellness Center in Westlake, was the keynote speaker at the Westlake Toastmasters’ Club 497 at the recent open house. The event was held at Westlake Porter Library.

His involvement with the club began twenty-two years ago because he needed to be able to speak publicly. He shared that his fear of public-speaking was so intense that he would rather have jumped out of a plane than give a speech!

The turning point came when he was asked to give a presentation at his church and he completely froze. “I will never put myself in that situation again, “ said Dr. Barry.

He got home and went straight to the phonebook and found Toastmasters International. Twenty-two years later, he shares three ways Toastmasters has changed his life. First, it has helped him think on his feet. Second, it helped him get his point across. Third, it made speaking in front of large groups more comfortable.

“Stick with it. It will change your life,” said Dr. Phil.

Westlake Toastmasters Toastmasters 497 Club meets every Wednesday from 12:00pm-1:00pm at the Westlake Porter Library. The club was chartered May 1, 1987 and proudly celebrate 30+ years of existence. Guests are always welcome to drop in. For more information about the club visit http://497.toastmastersclubs.org/.

About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, the organization's membership exceeds 352,000 in more than 16,400 clubs in 141 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.