June

  

2026




Articles

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Presentation Skills

Charisma Unlocked

How to build the “It Factor” in your speaking.

Jillian Mitchell

Columns

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President's Message

A Convention to Remember

Aletta Rochat, DTM
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Your Turn

How I Found My Voice

Toastmasters helped me replace silence with intention and combat anxiety with action.

Avery Matteo
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Club Experience

Make Meetings More FUN

Looking for ways to liven up club meetings? Try these ideas to energize your club.
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Toastmasters News

Smedley Fund Assists Malaysia YLP

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Toastmasters News

Official Notice of Vote

Vote for the Board of Directors Candidates.
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Profile

Jody Carrington Wants to Connect

2026 keynote speaker highlights empathy and emotional intelligence.

Ruth Nasrullah
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Convention

Must-See Vancouver Experiences

From culture and cuisine to outdoor adventure, the convention city has it all.

The Toastmaster magazine staff
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Convention

Wide-Open Communication: 2026 Convention

Head to Vancouver, Canada, for inspiration, decoration, and connection.

The Toastmaster magazine staff
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Humor

Master the Art of Telling a Joke

Add a Jokemaster role to your meeting lineup and give members a place to practice their funny.

Phyllis May, DTM, Ph.D.
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Podcasts

The Toastmasters Podcast: Reflecting Back

How a simple podcasting project developed into an incredible journey.

Greg Gazin, DTM
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Presentation Skills

Modulate to Motivate

How vocal variety supercharges your charisma and captivates an audience.

Jillian Mitchell
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Convention

5 Questions With Carole Murphy, DTM, and Tom Jones, DTM

Behind the scenes with the 2026 convention co-chairs.

The Toastmaster magazine staff