The Toastmasters Podcast is like a radio talkshow featuring interviews with Toastmasters usually featured in the Toastmaster magazine. But unlike a radio show, a podcast is on the Internet, and available, for free, to anyone in the world with an Internet connection, and a connected device capable of playing audio.
#237: Loosening the Grip on Impostor Syndrome – Dr. Valerie Young
[33:35] Imposter Syndrome is an obstacle that gets in the way of being an effective leader. Dr. Valerie Young help us loosen the grip this phenomenon may have
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#238: Take a Stand for the Brand: Why Brand Consistency Matters – Mayuri Assudani
[26:35] Mayuri Assudani, DTM shares her wisdom on the importance brand consistency and how she used a competition to spread awareness and encourage its use
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#239: Finding Confidence & Enhancing My Career on Two Continents – Jane Osemwegie
[22:24] Jane shares her journey of confidence building, career enhancement and transformation through Toastmasters starting in Nigeria and now in Canada
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#240: Jocelyn B. Tyson—2023 World Champion of Public Speaking
[30:44] Jocelyn Tyson - 2023 Toastmasters WCPS. Learn more about her journey, backstory & added pressures leading herself to the main stage & more.
[32:27] Aman Chopra, public speaking coach and a recent graduate from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, on the intersection of AI, comedy, and authenticity
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#242: Finding Her Voice and Purpose Creates a Path of Opportunities – Kelly Kaur
[29:58] People find their voice & purpose many ways. Kaur found hers through storytelling, writing, overcoming adversity, & Toastmasters speech competitions
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#243: My Toastmasters Education is like a College Degree – Philip Wilkerson III
[29:17] Phil enlightens us a little about the fruits of his Toastmasters Communication & Leadership journey & how others can also benefit from the program
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#244: Handling Presentation Misfortunes & Mishaps with Grace – Jim Cathcart
[34:07] Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE his stories, strategies, & mindset for dealing with unpredictable on-stage mishaps with grace. Bonus: Free digital book.
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#245: Meet the Newest Toastmasters International Accredited Speakers 2023
[48:22] Tune in to our interview with the newest Accredited Speakers (2023) – Stephanie Angelo, Verity Price, Dale Rees-Bevan & their incredible journeys
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#246: The Roast: Lightheartedly "Grilling" the Person of Honor – Chris Arning
[29:39] A Roast is something you bake in the oven, but also a humorous way to honor or recognize an individual by poking fun at them in a good-natured way.
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#247: Improv: Laugh While Flexing Your Spontaneous Speaking Skills – Karen Rae Hannah
[27:25] Karen Rae Hannah enlightens us on what Improv is, how we can use it in our clubs and have fun, while boosting our speaking & leadership skills
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#248: How One Person Beat Burnout Through Personal Daily Routines – Olya Amelina
[29:52] Olya Amelia burned out rebuilding her life from scratch, turning it into a career as a health & performance coach. She shares her story & lots of advice
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#193: Effective Training Tools & Techniques – Gavin Meikle, DTM
[28:05] Gavin Meikle, DTM, a trainer for 25+ years, unpacks the skills necessary to facilitate learning and deepen one’s training impact
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#184: Meet Mauritius: Small Island, Big Club Growth - Ravin Lama
[22:30] Ravin Lama shares strategies for building Toastmasters clubs gleaned from his experiences in both Nepal and Mauritius.
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#166: Mike Carr—2020 World Champion of Public Speaking
[29:59] Interview with Mike Carr 2020 World Champion of Public Speaking - his surreal experience of being the 1st virtual stage speech competition winner
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#190: Verity Price—2021 World Champion of Public Speaking
[25:57] Verity Price, the 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking provides practical wisdom for life, and insights into speech writing and presenting virtually.
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#194: Talking to Animals Just Like Dr. Doolittle – Claudia Hehr
[29:22] Claudia Hehr: Modern Day Dr. Doolittle & internationally-respected animal communications expert, author, coach shows us how we can "talk" to our animals
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#170: You Can Build Valuable Relationships Through Social Media – Victoria Salem
[29:58] Victoria Salem shares the benefits of networking online and how social media truly can build meaningful relationships
[25:57] Introducing Forrest Tuff, Toastmasters’ Newest Accredited Speaker. Tuff shares stories from his journey and many of the obstacles he had to overcome
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#161: Challenge Brings Opportunity – 2019-20 International President Deepak Menon DTM
[26:33] Timely interview with 2019-20 Toastmasters International Pres. Deepak Menon about his leadership journey and how the COVID-19 has affected Toastmasters
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#258: Breaking Down Nice vs. Kind: A Deep Dive with Ben Guttmann
[24:39] Explore the difference between nice vs. kind with Ben Guttmann, a marketing expert & author, as he unpacks why kindness is key to better communication
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#186: How To Communicate Effectively Across Cultures – Dean Foster
[28:50] Communicating with clients and colleagues from a different culture is challenging. Our guest shares how to improve communication in a globalizing world.
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#249: Group Wisdom: Reading The Toastmaster Aloud – Dorothy Chanakira & Viola Dondo
[29:52] Monthly ad hoc on-line group & invited guests toast Toastmasters then reads articles from Toastmaster Magazine aloud then has in-depth discussion them
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#259: Gearing Up for Growth: Meet 2024-25 International President Radhi Spear, DTM
[29:17] Radhi shares with us stories about her incredible personal & Toastmaster’s journey of becoming the Int’l President & her vision for the new year
[23:07] Amanda Mae Gray shares tips & techniques for being a great virtual event host, on Zoom, YouTube and related platforms while maximizing engagement
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#196: Toastmasters in Virtual Reality – Melanie Stark & Roberto DaCosta
[30:08] Virtual Reality—How can communicators, speakers, professionals, and Toastmasters use VR to enhance their communications, connection and careers?
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#187 Resume and Profile Tips for Toastmasters – Victoria Salem
[23:57] Tips for supercharging your resume and profile with achievements and skills and acquired through Toastmasters – Victoria Salem
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#160: Transitioning Through These Times of Change – Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS
The world is in a midst of transitioning through a huge change and who better to chat with than the Agent of Change and the Transition Man himself, John
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#162: Is It Okay To Laugh? – Judy Carter
[32:35] Comedian & Presentation Coach Judy Carter offers tips on virtual communication and incorporating humor in the midst of challenging times.
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#256: 2024 Convention: Celebrating 100 yrs – Anaheim, CA – Joan Lewis & Jessica Allen
[21:34] Host co-chairs enlighten us about Anaheim and give us a sneak-peek around Toastmasters International 100th anniversary event August 14-17, 2024
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#251: Cultivating Your Authentic Self as a Speaker – Elizabeth Danziger
[28:47] Discover the essence of authenticity in public speaking with Liz Danziger. Learn to balance vulnerability and preparation for impactful presentations
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#253: Meet the Resilient Shawn Ellis: 2024 International Convention Keynote Speaker
[33:37] Discover insights on resilience & adaptability from the renowned keynote speaker for Toastmasters’ 100th anniversary convention in Anaheim, August 2024!
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#183: Improbable ER Doctor Discovers His Voice - Dr. Shlomo Noskow
[23:13] Due to his Orthodox upbringing Shlomo Noskow at 21 had no marketable skills. Ultimately he became a Doctor & Toastmasters is helping him find his voice
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#181: Clear Communication Critical to Conquer COVID - Michael Osur, DTM
[23:27] Skills learned in Toastmasters equip healthcare professional Michael Osur, DTM to combat the COVID crisis with communication and leadership.
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#176: Brushing Up On A Foreign Language—Carol Bausor
[28:53] Carol Bausor teaches how to increase proficiency in a foreign language.
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#197: How to Powerfully Engage Your Audience – Cathey Armillas, DTM
[28:42] Cathey Armillas shares how to break through the "invisible wall" and connect with your audience
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#179: Finding Healing Through Service & Leadership - David Jones
[24:35] David Jones, DTM shares the emotional story of losing his wife in a tragic car crash, and how that experience inspired him to serve others.
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#174: Accidental Comedian Finds His Funny – Stephan Dyer
[26:56] Banker Stephan Dyer becomes accidental comedian through Toastmasters - shares his journey and comedy tips
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#252: Leading Successful Teams Like a Master Gardener – Lauren Parsons
[25:01] New Zealand Author, Business Coach & Toastmaster shares how leading successful teams needs the same 12 conditions as healthy plants in order to thrive.
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#188: Charting New Territory – 2021-22 International President Margaret Page, DTM
[28:42] Meet and learn from Margaret Page, DTM, the incoming 2021 - 2022 International President of Toastmasters International.
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#168: Introducing Miss Hawaii USA 2020 and Toastmaster – Samantha Neyland
[27:21] Samantha Neyland, the current Miss Hawaii USA, shares how Toastmasters contributed to winning the interview portion of the competition and the crown.
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#260: Luisa Montalvo — 2024 World Champion of Public Speaking
[29:15] World Champion Luisa Montalvo shares her journey to victory, overcoming last-minute doubts & offers tips on speaking & dissects her inspiring speech
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#173: Meet Our 2020 Newest and First Virtually Accredited Speaker - Mohamed Shukri
[28:34] Meet Mohamed Shukri - Toastmasters newly minted Accredited Speaker. Hear about his journey and how a safety shortcut can lead to a great safety culture
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#257: How Supercommunicators Identify and Match Conversations – Charles Duhigg
[22:56] Pulitzer Prize-winning author uncovers the techniques supercommunicators use to enhance their conversation skills and build meaningful relationships
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#191: Overcoming Your Inner Stutter – Joze Piranian
[27:04] A lifelong stutterer, Joze Piranian conquered his fear and became a successful motivational speaker and standup comedian.
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#198: Your Club Website: A Viable Marketing and Recruiting Asset – David F. Carr, DTM
[28:03] Social Media is popular but our guest today David F. Carr gives us compelling reasons why a club’s website is a great marketing and recruiting asset
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#189: Toastmasters & Trivia Knowledge Propels Dennis Chase to $50K Jeopardy Payday
[29:16] Dennis Chase tells us a little about his journey to a $50K Jeopardy payday and how his Toastmasters skills had come into play
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#180: Comedian Masters Hybrid Meetings – Markus Seppälä
[27:53] Expert Hybrid Meeting tips, resources and best practices from TEDx speaker, event host, comedian and Toastmaster Markus Seppälä
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#255: Gravitas Personified: Meet the 2024 Golden Gavel Recipient – Lisa Sun
[37:39] This award-winning Entrepreneur, speaker & author redefines confidence & inspires us with her incredible journey & a sneak-peek into her book & keynote
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#178: Stage Fright: A Psychologist’s Perspective - Kristen Hamling, Ph.D.
[29:45] Exploring the psychological dimensions of stage fright, and tools for managing it effectively.
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#250: 500 Lunches with Strangers: Breaking Bread for Personal Growth – Nick Bendel
[28:56] An interesting chat with a man embarking on a personal journey to improve his social skills, strengthen his mindset & build an incredible network
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#199: Speciality-Themed Clubs Offer a Creative Outlet – Megan Preston-Meyer
[29:50] Members can find a creative outlet and new skills while having fun through specialty-themed Toastmasters clubs around the world - Megan Preston Meyer
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#165: Aristotle was a Toastmaster – John Bowe
[29:49] A fascinating conversation with John Bowe, author of ’I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection’
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#164: Moderating Panel Discussions...Virtually – Kristin Arnold
[24:53]Kristin Arnold on how panels have changed over the past 5 years, best practices for panel success, & what you need to know when your participating in one
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#175: Becoming an A.C.E. at Virtual Speaking – Lindy MacLaine
[28:47] Lindy MacLaine 2nd runner-up 2020 WCPS shares how to become an A.C.E. at virtual speaking
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#172: Confessions of a Podcast Host – Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque
[29:12] in this lighthearted yet informative episode, hosts Greg & Ryan lay their cards on the table sharing lessons learned from mistakes, missteps & miscues
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#163: Mutual Coaching Bridges 41-Year Age Gap – Madonna Hanna & Marcus Chambers
[28:24] Today’s show features two guests, 41 years of age apart, brought together by an initial common athletic interest further solidified by a second one
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#177: Vital Communication Skills for Entrepreneurs—Lynne Beverly Strang, DTM
[26:18] What are the vital communication skills necessary for successful entrepreneurship, and how can you develop them?
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#185: Virtual World Tour 2020-21 Toastmasters International President Richard E. Peck
[25:27] 2020-21 Toastmasters International President Virtual World Tour - Richard E. Peck visits 140+ clubs
[28:58] Deborah McAlexander is a blind para dressage equestrian with an inspirational and courageous story of overcoming challenges and finding success.
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#182: Compelling Titles Make For Bold Statements - Lesley Stephenson
[29:52] In this episode Lesley Stephenson will enlighten us with what a good title is & why it’s important that you pay attention to it when creating content
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#200: The Experience Passport – Rashmi Ketha
[27:56] 200th Episode: Meet Rashmi Ketha, the winner of our "Pitch Us Your Podcast (Idea)" contest, & hear about her exciting idea, "The Passport Experience."
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#167: Leading From the Driver's Seat – 2020-21 Int'l President Richard E. Peck, DTM
[28:48] On today’s episode we meet the 2020-2021 Toastmasters International President, Richard E. Peck, DTM, from Seymour, CT USA.
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#254: A Toastmasters Ribbon of Inspiration for my 6-Year Old Daughter – Todd Bryant
[28:22] Financial Planner Todd Bryant shares his Toastmasters journey & story & how a speaking award ribbon inspired his daughter, age 6 to speak at his club
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#171: Working From Home...Productively – Laura Vanderkam
[21:26] Greg and Ryan speak with writer, author, and speaker Laura Vanderkam about maximizing productivity while working from home.
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#236: Never Close the Circle—2023-24 International President Morag Mathieson, DTM
[37:41] International President Morag Mathieson from Germany—the second Int’l President from Europe and first female Int’l President from outside N. America.
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#235: Think Faster, Talk Smarter in the Moment – Matt Abrahams
[33:17] Spontaneous speaking expert Matt Abrahams helps us to Think Faster, Talk Smarter with exciting and valuable tips and ideas from his new book
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#234: The Practice of Podcasting – Tara McMullin
[33:08] You’ve heard of a meditation practice, yoga, or writing practice, but a podcast practice? Tara demystifies this & shares her passion for it as well.
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#233: 2023 Hybrid Int'l Convention – Nassau, Bahamas – Tony Longley & Pamela D. Rolle
#233: Interview: 2023 Toastmasters International Co-Chairs Tony Longley & Pamela D. Rolle who enlighten us about the event & a little about their journeys
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#232: Keeping Burnout At Bay: Advice from a Strategic Business Coach — Sara Mayer
[31:20] Strategic business consultant Sara Mayer provides tips and strategies to achieve success without burning out.
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#231: Traveling Internationally? Experience Toastmasters on Vacation– Maureen Zappala
[27:39] Maureen shows us how international travel can pay endless dividends and have bountiful benefits for Toastmasters by visiting clubs & making connections
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#230: Small Talk, Big Results – Diane Windingland
[29:58] If you find Small Talk to be awkward, uncomfortable or unnecessary, our guest offers tips to help you excel & create meaningful conversations
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#229: Mastering the Toast—CHEERS! – Eddie Rice
[28:21] Eddie Rice “Toast Master" professional speaker & speechwriter demystifies preparing and delivering the ceremonial Toast & offers insights, tips & advice
[34:46] Jolene Stockman, speaker, author discusses neurodiversity, her embrace of her own autism, & why Toastmasters is a perfect place for neurodiverse people
[24:35] When her Father told her she wouldn’t make it as an entrepreneur, Diana Robertson defied his expectations. & became a successful communicator & leader
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#213: Techniques for Supercharging Your Listening Skills – Joel Schwartzberg
[29:59] Presentation coach & author Joel Schwartzberg shares tips & techniques on how leaders can truly up their listening skills.
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#202: The "Periodic Table" of Communication Skills - David JP Phillips
[32:15] After studying 5K speakers over 7 years, David JP Phillips identified & distilled communication’s core skills & subskills which he uses extensively
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#223: Breathe Life Into Your Slide Presentations - Dave Henson
[24:57] Dave Henson, The Slide Presentation Man, shares tips and best practices for effective slide presentations.
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Anticipating the 2022 Hybrid International Convention in Nashville, TN - Don Bittick
[20:05] Don Bittick, Host District Chair shares about the first hybrid 2022 Toastmasters International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee.
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#225: This is Us – The Toastmasters Podcast – Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque
[27:54] Hosts Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque share insight & stories from the Mar 2023 Toastmaster magazine article: Tune In to The Toastmasters Podcast
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#221: Leveraging Emerging Research & Insights from Future-Self Science—Ryan Levesque
[30:35] Ryan Levesque shares about his article ’Meet Your Future Self - Today! New research in psychology can help you design your future & achieve your goals’
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#226: Tone-Up Your Voice – Jillian Mitchell
[33:53] Jillian Mitchell, vocal coach and all-around voice advocate, explores vocal tone and provides tips and techniques to optimize your vocal quality.
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#207: Demystifying the Imposter Phenomenon – Dr. Kevin Cokley Ph.D.
[28:31] Dr. Cokley is no imposter. In our episode today, he’ll be demystifying this often misunderstood phenomenon & sharing ideas on how to approach it.
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#216: Cyril Junior Dim—2022 World Champion of Public Speaking
[30:07] Meet Cyril Junior Dim the 2022 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking from Wroclaw, Poland. At 24 he’s the youngest ever champion
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#219: From Quiet Engineer to Passionate Podcast Host – Cristóbal Colón
[27:25] You’ll hear about an incredible journey how Cristóbal Colón took a passion for Toastmasters & Podcasting, how it transformed his life & lessons learned
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#211: Meet Dr. Shirley Davis – 2022 Golden Gavel Recipient
[33:55] Dr. Shirley Davis PhD – 2022 Golden Gavel Recipient keynote sneak-peek: Leadership 2030 & Beyond: New Skill Sets, Mindsets & Competencies We Will Need
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#214: 'The Competition,' a Toastmasters-Inspired Satirical Novel – Katherine Collette
[27:24] Novelist and former Toastmaster Katherine Collette discusses her latest novel, set in a fictional world of competitive public speaking
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#212: Heart-Led Leadership – 2022-23 International President Matt Kinsey, DTM
[33:25] Meet Matt Kinsey, the 2022-23 International President of Toastmasters International. Hear about his Toastmasters & Leadership journeys & other lessons.
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#208: Don't Let Fear Hold You Back – Robert A. Navarez
[23:20] Learning from his father’s wisdom & struggles, Robert Nevarez conquered the fear of public speaking his father had not been able to confront.
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#222: Enhance Any Presentation with Clown Presence – Don Colliver
[32:37] Light-hearted & informative presentation on how Clown Presence can take your presentations to the next level. Based on Toastmasters article & Book: Wink
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#224: Reinvigorate Yourself After Retirement – Jean Small PhD, DTM
[29:55] Jean Small joined Toastmasters at 68. At 88 she’s unstoppable in her accomplishements & proves that you can reinvigorate yourself after retirement.
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#220: Introducing Dr. Kevin C. Snyder, Toastmasters' Newest Accredited Speaker
[28:32] Dr. Kevin Snyder shares about his experience with pursuing—and achieving—the prestigious Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International
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#218: Using Metaphors to Power Up Your Presentations – Oscar Santolalla, DTM
[25:07] Speaker & Author Oscar Santolalla who enlightens us on how & why we can use metaphors in our presentations, their powers in communication & persuasion
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#203: Visit Bilingual Toastmasters Clubs & Excel In a Second Language – Gwenydd Jones
[25:03] Gwenydd Jones, DTM, experienced translator and copywriter offers tips and guidance on making the most from attending bilingual Toastmasters meetings
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#204: "Mind Vision" Over Eyesight – W.C. Blackmon, DTM
[24:21] W.C. "Bobby" Blackmon, DTM lost his eyesight at 5 years old, and learned to accomplish big goals with something more powerful—mind vision.
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#205: Kickboxing, Toastmasters and Developing a Champion's Mindset - Jess Roper
[29:31] Jess Roper - 2x English Kickboxing Champion & Toastmaster shares her incredible journey and talks about Developing a Champions Mindset
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#206: Receiving Feedback: A Valuable Skill You Can Improve - Bill Brown, DTM
[28:25] A look at the art of receiving feedback with speech delivery coach and author of the monthly "Toastmaster Toolbox" column,Bill Brown
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#201: Powerful Outcomes from the Toastmasters and Rotary Alliance - Kate McClare
[22:26] Author Kate McClare shares stories about the Toastmaster and Rotary strategic alliance and the some of the collaborations
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#215: Meet "The Irish Oracle" – Ted Corcoran, Past International President
[31:22] Exploring the ongoing legacy, leadership, and wisdom of Past International President, Ted Corcoran of Ireland
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#209: Rising Above Onstage Mishaps and Embarrassments – Caren Neile
[28:52] From her expertise and personal experiences, Dr. Caren Neile helps us through the Prevention & Recovery Onstage Mishaps including talking a tumble
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#217: Proper Name Pronunciation Makes a World of Difference – Fiona Price, PhD
[30:33] Fiona Swee Lin Price shares the importance of pronouncing names and offers tips on how we can better at it
