The Toastmasters Podcast

Episodes

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   Toastmasters Podcast #154: Meet the 2019 Accredited Speakers: Part 1

   [32:43] On August 24th, 2019 at the 88th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Denver, Colorado USA, six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation, bringing the total number of designations awarded to-date to 87.In the first part of a two-part series, Ryan Levesque...

   Jan 30, 2020
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   Toastmasters Podcast #153: Merging Medical Research and Communication Skills – Dr. Wenjing He

   [21:45] In this episode, Greg and Ryan speak with Dr. Wenjing He, M.D., Ph.D., a member of an elite global team of surgeons and scientists conducting cutting-edge research at the University of Alberta, in Edmonton, Canada. Dr. He is also one of several members of the research team who also belong...

   Dec 1, 2019
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   Toastmasters Podcast #152: Building Meaningful Connections – Maureen Zappala, DTM

   [22:02] Most networking goals are business-related: build a clientele, get referrals, find a job prospect. What if, instead of “networking,” professionals could learn to think of it as “building connections”? Building more meaningful connections can accomplish all of these things while also…

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   Nov 12, 2019
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   Toastmasters Podcast #151: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters – Harvey Deutschendorf

   [26:19] It’s been said that Emotional Intelligence (EI) a.k.a EQ can sometimes be more important than IQ. In this episode, Greg and Ryan speak with EI expert, speaker and author Harvey Deutschendorf. Harvey’s article, Emotional Intelligence: The Other Kind Of Smart, was the cover story for the…

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   Oct 4, 2019
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   Toastmasters Podcast #150: Meet the 2018 Accredited Speakers: Part 2

   [33:02] In Part 2 of our interviews with the 2018 Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker (AS), host Ryan Levesque speaks with the final three of the six: Maurice DiMino from Los Angeles, California, Tamara Hamilton from Reston, Virginia, and Terry Watson from Chicago, Illinois.Similar to...

   Aug 23, 2019
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   Toastmasters Podcast #149: Meet the 2018 Accredited Speakers: Part 1

   [36:13] On August 25th, 2018 at the 87th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA, six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation, from a record 24 applicants, bringing the total number of designations awarded to-date to 81. In the first part of a...

   Aug 14, 2019
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   Toastmasters Podcast #148: Handbook for Building and Sustaining Vibrant Toastmaster Programs in Corporations - Pat Johnson, PIP DTM

   [39:38] Building and Sustaining Vibrant Toastmaster Programs in Corporations is an important subject for anyone involved with corporate clubs, either as a sponsor, mentor, coach, member, potential member or district leader. In this extended interview, Greg and Ryan speak with Pat Johnson, DTM PIP...

   Jul 31, 2019
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   Toastmasters Podcast #147: 4 Habits Yoga and Public Speaking Have in Common — Christine Clapp, DTM

   [22:30] There’s a strong link between yoga and public speaking, according to Christine Clapp, DTM. Listen as she enlightens us about an epiphany she had and whether you’re into yoga or not and on how connecting the two can offer great insights into helping you become a better speaker.Christine…

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   May 24, 2019
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   Toastmasters Podcast #146: Catching Up With International President, Lark Doley, DTM

   [18:43] A Toastmasters for 25 years, Lark Doley, DTM, of Jonestown, Texas has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters, including her current role as International President. Doley shares how she was first introduced to Toastmasters and her attraction to the...

   Apr 10, 2019
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    Toastmasters Podcast #145: Stuart Pink—Creative Leadership

    What does creativity have to do with leadership? How can leaders utilize leadership, and encourage it among their teams? Stuart Pink, CC, CL joins the show to explore these questions and more. Pink is a keynote speaker and coach on creativity who earned third place in the 2012 Toastmasters World...

    Jan 11, 2019
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    Toastmasters Podcast #144: Accredited Speaker Program Has Come a Long Way - Bob Hooey, PDG AS

    [25:59] Toastmasters’ Accredited Speaker (AS) program has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1981. In this episode, Greg speaks with Bob Hooey, PDG AS who achieved his AS designation in 1998, long before podcast was even a word and is #48 of only 81 who have earned this Toastmasters...

    Dec 17, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #143: Ramona J. Smith—2018 World Champion of Public Speaking

    [23:57] On Saturday August 25, 2018, Ramona J. Smith of Houston, Texas, U.S.A, District 56, became the 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking. Her contest speech, "Still Standing" was delivered to an audience of nearly 2,000 people from around the world during the finals of the Toastmasters...

    Oct 31, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #142: 2018 International Convention Preview (Part II)

    [34:26] In this second of a two part series, Ryan and Greg speak with four of the presenters who will grace the stage at the 2018 International Convention, August 22--25, in Chicago, Illinois:- Pat Johnson: Building and Sustaining Vibrant Corporate Clubs - Mohammed Murad: Is Leadership for Me? -...

    Aug 21, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #141: Meet Keith Ferrazzi—2018 Golden Gavel Recipient

    [26:24] Toastmasters’ most prestigious award is the Golden Gavel. Since 1959, the award has been given annually to an individual distinguished in the fields of communication and leadership.Toastmasters International has named Keith Ferrazzi as its 2018 Golden Gavel recipient for his leadership in...

    Aug 21, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #140: International Convention Attendees Share Their Stories

    [19:38] In this episode, Greg speaks with the attendees from the floor at the 2017 International Convention in Vancouver. You’ll learn about who they are, where they come from, their experiences, takeaways and their favorite highlights of the convention.You’ll hear from Toastmasters from all…

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    Aug 15, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #139: Let's Hear from the 2017 International Convention Volunteers

    [27:05] It takes a lot of helping hands to make an International Convention successful. In this episode, recorded live in Vancouver at the 86th annual International Convention, Greg has a conversation with Joe Da Silva, DTM who tells us - what’s involved in his role as Volunteer Coordinator Chair...

    Aug 10, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #138: 2018 International Convention Preview (Part I)

    [43:05] In this first of a two part series, Greg, Ryan and Bo speak with four of the presenters who will grace the stage at the 2018 International Convention, August 22--25, in Chicago, Illinois: - Steve Gilliland: Follow Me (Keynote) - Lars Sudmann: The Innovative Toastmaster: Spice up your...

    Jul 6, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #137: Pat Johnson, DTM PIP — Confessions from an International Convention Chair

    [26:21] In this episode, Greg speaks with Toastmasters Past International President Pat Johnson, DTM. In 2017, Johnson held the honor of host district convention chair for the International Convention in Vancouver, Canada.Johnson, a coach and Toastmaster since 1983, shares her experience about…

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    Jun 23, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #136: Marc Williams, ACS, ALB — Creating a Positive Impact

    Marc Williams, ACS, ALB, witnessed an unspeakable tragedy at three years old, when two intruders broke into his home, and murdered his thought-to-be-father. The son of an illiterate, single mother who could not help him with his homework, Marc rose above his struggles, and went on to earn a...

    May 23, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #135: Myles Drake, CC - Shifting From the Fast Lane to the Stage

    [26:31] In this episode, Greg and Ryan speak with Myles Drake, CC. Drake is an adventurous young man from Ontario, Canada who after nearly failing out of school, eventually landed his dream job as a design engineer building cars for the Subaru Rally Team USA after touring the facility. Less than...

    Apr 20, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #134: Meera Manek - Speechwriting, Communication and Stand-Up Comedy

    [23:39] Meera Manek is a Kenyan-born, of Indian descent, speechwriting coach, meeting facilitator, trainer, realtor and stand-up comedian who moved to California from Nairobi at age 7 and joined Toastmasters at age 18. Manek is featured in the Q & A section of the March 2018 issue of the...

    Mar 28, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #133: Manoj Vasudevan - 2017 World Champion of Public Speaking

    [24:34] On Friday evening August 25, 2017, Manoj Vasudevan of Singapore, District 80, became the 2017 World Champion of Public Speaking. His contest speech, "Pull Less, Bend More" was delivered to an audience of nearly 2,500 people from around the world during the finals of the Toastmasters...

    Mar 12, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #132: Turning Trauma into Triumph—John Mabry

    As a college senior, John Mabry was involved in tragic car crash that killed one of his close friends, and resulted in a partial amputation of one of his legs. Mabry subsequently struggled with depression, addiction, and PTSD for more than a decade. He worked as a stuntman and actor, appearing in...

    Feb 13, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #131 2017 Newly Accredited Speakers: Part 2

    On August 26th, 2017 at the 86th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, Canada, a record six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation bringing the total number of designations to 75. In this second part of a two-part episode, the hosts speak with the final...

    Jan 25, 2018
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    Toastmasters Podcast #130: Meet Your 2017 Newly Accredited Speakers Part 1

    [53:22] On August 26th, 2017 at the 86th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, Canada, a record six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation bringing the total number of designations to 75. In the first part of a two-part episode, Greg Gazin speaks with…

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    Nov 28, 2017