Podcast Archive
March 15, 2022
When two giants like Toastmasters International and Rotary International create a strategic alliance a certain kind of magic happens. Kate McClare, DTM, shares about the strategic alliance formed back in 2019 and some of the magical moments of collaboration from those who made them happen. McClare also explains how Toastmasters and clubs can get involved.
Toastmasters Podcast #200: The Experience Passport – Rashmi Ketha
March 01, 2022
In this 200th episode, meet the winner of the Pitch Us Your Podcast Idea contest, Rashmi Ketha! Ketha is a member of Parsippany Toastmasters Club in Parsippany, New Jersey, and her podcast pitch is for a show called The Experience Passport, which highlights the benefits of hobby sampling and taking a generalist approach to life.
Shoutout to the two runners up: Cristobal Colon, DTM, of Puerto Rico Toastmasters Club in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Jessica Roper of Sussex Online Speakers in East Sussex, United Kingdom. A special thank you to everyone who entered the Pitch Us Your Podcast contest and helped make the 200th milestone episode extra special.
Toastmasters Podcast #199: Specialty-Themed Clubs Offer a Creative Outlet – Megan Preston Meyer
February 15, 2022
Common-interest or specialty-themed clubs bring members even closer together in their pursuit of improving communication and leadership skills. Megan Preston Meyer enlightens listeners on how these unique clubs can also help them become better photographers or chefs (among other things), while having a whole lot of fun with like-minded individuals. Read her article, “What’s Your Specialty?” in the February 2022 Toastmaster magazine to learn more about specialty clubs and their benefits.
February 01, 2022
While many Toastmasters clubs gravitate to social media as a method for marketing to guests and recruiting new members, David F. Carr, DTM, recommends an overlooked option—club websites. Listen to this podcast episode for Carr’s compelling thoughts and advice on how to best use a website as a successful marketing and recruiting asset.
Toastmasters Podcast #197: How to Powerfully Engage Your Audience – Cathey Armillas, DTM
January 15, 2022
Are you truly engaging your audience or merely speaking to them? If you want to powerfully connect with your audience, Cathey Armillas, DTM, shares the mindset and techniques needed to break through that "invisible wall."
Toastmasters Podcast #196: Toastmasters in Virtual Reality – Melanie Stark and Roberto DaCosta
January 01, 2022
Today's episode covers virtual reality (VR)—what it is, why it's important, and how communicators, speakers, and professionals can use VR to enhance their communication, connection, and careers. Toastmaster Melanie Stark and entrepreneur Roberto DaCosta guide listeners through the ins and outs of this emerging technology.
Read more about VR and how it can benefit speakers, in the January 2022 Toastmaster magazine article "Toastmasters Take Virtual to a New Reality”.
Toastmasters Podcast #195: Introducing Forrest Tuff, Toastmasters' Newest Accredited Speaker
December 15, 2021
In August 2021, Forrest Tuff, DTM, became the 89th Accredited Speaker. In this podcast episode, Tuff shares stories from his personal, professional, and Toastmasters journey, including the road to becoming an Accredited Speaker. He also shares some of the obstacles—including a life threatening one—he had to overcome to bring him to where he is today.
Toastmasters Podcast #194: Talking to Animals Just Like Dr. Doolittle – Claudia Hehr
December 01, 2021
In this fun episode, Greg Gazin, DTM, and Ryan Levesque, DTM, speak with Claudia Hehr. Hehr has been called a modern-day Dr. Doolittle. She pushes the boundaries of communication to include communicating with animals. Hehr explains this form of communication and how you can improve your relationships with your animal companions.
Toastmasters Podcast #193: Effective Training Tools and Techniques – Gavin Meikle, DTM
November 15, 2021
An effective training session requires more than just a polished presentation. Gavin Meikle, DTM, a trainer for more than 25 years, unpacks the skills necessary to facilitate learning and deepen one's training impact. Meikle compares the mindset of a trainer versus speaker and reveals his favorite training activities. He also shares hard-fought wisdom on dealing with training challenges like skeptical attendees and unruly participants.
Toastmasters Podcast #192: Virtual Event Hosting & Mastering Engagement – Amanda Mae Gray
November 01, 2021
In this episode, co-hosts Greg Gazin, DTM, and Ryan Levesque, DTM, speak with virtual event host, engagement expert, and Toastmaster Amanda Mae Gray. She shares tips and techniques on being a great virtual event host and maximizing attendee engagement on Zoom, YouTube, and related platforms.
Gray also explains a bit of her Toastmasters journey and her view on how millennials can benefit from joining Toastmasters.