Toastmasters Podcast #054: Speaking on the Run
[22:47] Croix Sather is an author and inspirational speaker in the field of personal transformation and the psychology of success. In 2011, Croix achieved a remarkable goal, running the equivalent of 100 marathons, and giving 100 speeches, all within 100 consecutive days. Croix shares why he decided to take on this challenge, the obstacles he faced along the way, what he learned in the process, and more. He also reveals the next goal he is training to achieve – and it's even bolder than his Run Across America.
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[21:15] Jenny Baranick, an English professor based in Southern California, discusses how listeners can fine-tune their writing skills. She offers tips to make your writing crisp and concise — for example, avoid using redundant phrases such as true facts and twelve o’clock noon — and suggests ways to vary your language so your sentences won’t become drab. All the effort is worth it, notes Jenny: Strong writing skills can lead to career advancement.
[27:35] From the day he was born in a mud and grass hut, in Kangundo, Kenya, Vincent Muli Wa Kituku faced a daunting array of obstacles. His life was steeped in poverty, and young Vincent was beset by health problems — including chronic stomach pain — and early struggles in school. He had to repeat three grades twice. Yet he refused to have his dreams derailed. He persevered, worked hard, eventually earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming, and has distinguished himself in the field of helping individuals live up to their potential. Kituku has become a sought-after 
[17:00] Ryan Levesque, co-host of the Toastmasters Podcast and president of 
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Join Bo and Ryan as they chat with Convention attendees, district leaders, a past international president, the 
Join Bo and Ryan for a special live Toastmasters Podcast at the 2011 Convention! Listen to a review of 
[1:11:30] Convention presenters Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS; Byron Embry, CC; Karen Baetzel, ACG, ALB; Sandy Costa; Mark Hunter, ATMS; Cathy Newton; Linda Henley-Smith; and Darren LaCroix offer a sneak 
[22:20] Dr. Dave Logan is the keynote speaker for the 
Convention presenters Sindy Martin, DTM; Dan Nainan; Dana LaMon, DTM, AS; Craig Duswalt; and Mohammad Al-Issa, ACG, ALS offer a sneak 
[28:45] Internationally renowned leadership expert Robin Sharma has been named the 
[22:05] Matt Abrahams, professor of speech communication and co-founder of 
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