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Toastmasters News

Pathways Additions Arrive

Paul Sterman

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Speaking Out

Add Humor to the Occasion

Paul Sterman

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President's Message

Connecting Through Humor

Aletta Rochat, DTM

Toastmasters News

Counting the Toastmasters Community

The Toastmaster magazine staff

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Your Turn

Toastmasters Skills on Trial

Chris Arning

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The Answer Man

Crafting Your Speeches

Bill Brown, DTM

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Speaking Out

Pondering Proverbial Wisdom

Paul Sterman

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Toastmasters News

Convention 2025: A Vision to Behold

The Toastmaster magazine staff

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Personal Growth

Mindfulness Practices for Improved Speaking

Elizabeth Danziger

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Profile

Learn More About Aletta Rochat

Paul Sterman

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Storytelling

Storytelling Tips From Narrators

Caren S. Neile, Ph.D.

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Speechwriting

How to Write a Speech With Purpose

Kate McClare, DTM