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Technology

ChatGPT: Enhance Your Toastmasters Speeches

How this powerful tool can help refine and enhance, but not write, your speech.

Victor David

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Storytelling

Storytelling Tips From Contest Winners

How to effectively use this timeless method of getting your message across.

Staff

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News from Toastmasters International

Meet Morag Mathieson, DTM

The 2023–2024 Toastmasters International President from Germany shares her post-pandemic vision for the organization.

Paul Sterman

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Storytelling

Take Your Story From Forgettable to Memorable

Build an emotional connection through vulnerability.

Jillian Mitchell

Mentorship

Mentor Sparked a Lifetime of Learning

An early Toastmasters experience continues to pay off three decades later.

Leif Gregersen

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Club Experience

Hybrid Club Celebrates a Winning Culture

The key is following the model of a successful sports team.

Stephanie Darling

Personal Growth

6 Secrets for Surviving Your First Ice Breaker

Prepare for the longest 4 to 6 minutes of your life.

Kate McClare, DTM

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Leadership

The Secret to Confidently Humble Leadership

Learn to balance a strong skill set with the ability to admit what you don’t know.

Maureen Zappala, DTM

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Leadership

Leadership Lessons From Unlikely Characters

Guidance from some of your favorite fictional cartoons.

Shannon Dewey

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Communication

9 Surprising Ways You Can Benefit From a Pause

Allow your mind to script your mouth for a speech with impact.

Joel Schwartzberg

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