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Toastmasters Podcast #231: Traveling Internationally? Experience Toastmasters on Vacation – Maureen Zappala, DTM

June 15, 2023

Traveling outside of our home country can open our eyes to a whole new world of experiences, especially for Toastmasters, given there are clubs located all over the world. Maureen Zappala, DTM, has connected with several members with Toastmasters-inspired experiences and stories, which she shares in this episode and in her June 2023 Toastmaster magazine article. She also offers tips for enhancing your travel abroad by visiting clubs and making new connections.


Toastmasters Podcast #230: Small Talk, Big Results – Diane Windingland, DTM

June 01, 2023

If you're like many people, you may find small talk awkward or uncomfortable. If so, Diane Windingland, DTM, has your back for your next party, social, or networking event. Windingland offers a plethora of tips to help you make the most of small talk and maximize your chances of progressing to more meaningful conversations. For more advice, read her article, “7 Tips to Brush Up Your Small Talk”.


Toastmasters Podcast #229: Mastering the Toast – Eddie Rice

May 15, 2023

A toast is simply a short speech, yet many fail to master the art. All you have to do is scroll through YouTube to witness the number of disasters that occur from a simple raising of a glass. In this episode, hosts Greg and Ryan speak with “toast master” and Toastmaster Eddie Rice. Rice explains what a toast is and offers advice on preparing and delivering one. Rice’s article, “It’s Your Turn to Toast”, is in the June 2023 issue of the Toastmaster magazine.


Toastmasters Podcast #228: Understanding and Celebrating Neurodiversity – Jolene Stockman, DTM

May 01, 2023

Jolene Stockman, DTM, speaks on her personal story of discovering and embracing her autism diagnosis. Stockman explains how Toastmasters offered her brain the perfect environment and program and why she prefers to be called “autistic” rather than a “person with autism.” You can read her article, “Learning to Love My Autistic Identity” in the May 2023 issue of the Toastmaster magazine.


Toastmasters Podcast #227: Defying Dad’s Expectations Leads to Flourishing Leadership – Diana Robertson

April 15, 2023

As a teenager, Diana Robertson was crushed when her father told her she didn't have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. She set out to show him otherwise. In this episode, this once shy introverted young woman shares how she overcame challenges through a mix of determination and help from Toastmasters in both Russia and the U.K. Learn more about Robertson in the February 2023 issue of the Toastmaster magazine.


Toastmasters Podcast #226: Tone-Up Your Voice – Jillian Mitchell

April 01, 2023

Do you love the sound of your own voice? Whether you do or not, Jillian Mitchell, a vocal coach and voice advocate, believes everyone has a unique vocal "sound print," and that with practice your voice can become more open and resonant. Mitchell explores all-things tone, including what makes your voice unique and how you can unblock your voice to improve your vocal quality. She even guides the hosts through a fun vocal exercise that listeners can try out for themselves. Interested in learning more and trying a vocal exercise? Read Mitchell’s article in the Toastmaster magazine.


Toastmasters Podcast #225: This is Us – The Toastmasters Podcast – Greg Gazin and Ryan Levesque

March 15, 2023

Distinguished Toastmasters Greg Gazin and Ryan Levesque offer insight as a follow-up to the March 2023 article in the Toastmaster magazine, “Tune In to The Toastmasters Podcast”. The hosts share their experiences, starting with how the podcast began, the partnership with the Toastmaster magazine, the show's raison d'être, and more.


Toastmasters Podcast #224: Reinvigorate Yourself After Retirement – Jean Small Ph.D., DTM

March 01, 2023

Many people in their retirement years may not know what to do with themselves. Some may feel a loss of purpose because they defined themselves by their jobs, or feel they are too old to do new things. In this episode, meet Jean Small, DTM, Ph.D. After retiring in 2003 at the age of 68, she then joined a Toastmasters club in Jamaica. In 2021, she joined a club in Haiti to continue practicing her French by giving speeches. Small, now 88, is highlighted in the March 2023 issue of the Toastmaster magazine, “5 Ways to Reinvigorate Yourself After Retirement”.


Toastmasters Podcast #223: Breathe Life Into Your Slide Presentations – Dave Henson

February 15, 2023

Are your slides sucking the life from your presentations? Fear not! David Henson has spent over 30 years on slide design, and he can help you turn your nightmarish deck into a dream. Known as The Slide Presentation Man, Henson runs masterclasses to teach people how to step up their presenting game and become effective visual communicators. For more tips on creating strong slides, read his article in the Toastmaster.


Toastmasters Podcast #222: Enhance Any Presentation with Clown Presence – Don Colliver

February 01, 2023

Clowning around in school or around the office can get you into a little hot water, but in this episode Don Colliver shares how “clown presence” can take your presentations to the next level. Colliver is a trainer, professional speaker, and author of Wink: Transforming Public Speaking with Clown Presence. He provides three specific techniques for incorporating inclusive clown humor into your next presentation even if you feel you don’t have a funny bone in your body. Read more on this topic in his January 2023 Toastmaster magazine article, “Clowning Around”.


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