30 articles published
#295: Taking Speaking Skills to TV’s Shark Tank — Ari Siegel
[25:38] How Toastmasters skills helped one entrepreneur stay calm pitching on national TV—while sharing fascinating stor...
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#292: Untangling Cultural Knots to Create Mutual Connection – Maria Garaitonandia
[32:03] Learn why well-meaning communication can miss the mark & how cultural awareness builds bridges & prevents misund...
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#289: Using AI as a Thinking Partner to Communicate with Clarity — Diane Windingland
[33:33] What if AI could help you think more clearly and sharpen your message? This episode explores practical, human-fi...
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#276: Better Conversations – One Question at a Time (Part 2) – Dr. Alison Wood Brooks
[19:50] A top Harvard professor shares how asking better questions boosts connection, deepens dialogue, & transforms con...
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#275: Better Conversations – One Question at a Time (Part 1) – Dr. Alison Wood Brooks
[32:16] A top Harvard professor shares how asking better questions boosts connection, deepens dialogue, & transforms con...
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#269: A Toastmaster's Golden Experience: Seeking Love on Reality TV – Bill Hernandez
[26:31] Bill shares his experience on ABC's The Golden Bachelorette, what he learned & how Toastmasters helped him on hi...
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#268: Stop Talking, Start Connecting: The Cure for Overspeaking - Joel Schwartzberg
[33:58] Overspeaking disrupts meetings. Learn why & strategies to improve communication, manage time & stay focused on k...
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#249: Group Wisdom: Reading The Toastmaster Aloud – Dorothy Chanakira & Viola Dondo
[29:52] Monthly ad hoc on-line group & invited guests toast Toastmasters then reads articles from Toastmaster Magazine a...
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#206: Receiving Feedback: A Valuable Skill You Can Improve - Bill Brown, DTM
[28:25] A look at the art of receiving feedback with speech delivery coach and author of the monthly "Toastmaster Toolbo...
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#202: The "Periodic Table" of Communication Skills - David JP Phillips
[32:15] After studying 5K speakers over 7 years, David JP Phillips identified & distilled communication's core skills &...
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#197: How to Powerfully Engage Your Audience – Cathey Armillas, DTM
[28:42] Cathey Armillas shares how to break through the "invisible wall" and connect with your audience
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#194: Talking to Animals Just Like Dr. Doolittle – Claudia Hehr
[29:22] Claudia Hehr: Modern Day Dr. Doolittle & internationally-respected animal communications expert, author, coach s...
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