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President's Message

The Stories We Tell

Aletta Rochat, DTM

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Storytelling

Weaving Stories Into Your Speeches

Lauren Parsons, DTM, AS

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Aletta Rochat, DTM, 2025–2026 International President

Paul Sterman

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Presentation Skills

Don’t Lose Your Audience’s Attention

Joel Schwartzberg

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The Answer Man

Pushing Through Table Topics and Pathways

Bill Brown, DTM

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Connecting Others Through Art

Mackenzie Eldred

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Leading Lights in South Africa

Paul Sterman

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Your Turn

The Real Prize of Speech Contests

Vannpech Keo

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Unlocking Talent

Laura Mishkind

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President's Message

Just Say Yes

Radhi Spear, DTM

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Your Turn

Lessons From World Champions

Akash D K, DTM

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President's Message

The Power of Belief and Teamwork

Radhi Spear, DTM