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#227: Defying Dad’s Expectations Leads to Flourishing Leadership - Diana Robertson
Inspiration 2023-04-15
#227: Defying Dad’s Expectations Leads to Flourishing Leadership - Diana Robertson

[24:35] When her Father told her she wouldn't make it as an entrepreneur, Diana Robertson defied his expectations. & became a successful communicator & leader

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#205: Kickboxing, Toastmasters and Developing a Champion's Mindset - Jess Roper
Inspiration 2022-05-15
#205: Kickboxing, Toastmasters and Developing a Champion's Mindset - Jess Roper

[29:31]  Jess Roper - 2x English Kickboxing Champion & Toastmaster shares her incredible journey and talks about Developing a Champions Mindset

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#189: Toastmasters & Trivia Knowledge Propels Dennis Chase to $50K Jeopardy Payday
Inspiration 2021-09-15
#189: Toastmasters & Trivia Knowledge Propels Dennis Chase to $50K Jeopardy Payday

[29:16] Dennis Chase tells us a little about his journey to a $50K Jeopardy payday and how his Toastmasters skills had come into play

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#169: Vision Beyond Eyesight – Deborah McAlexander
Inspiration 2020-11-15
#169: Vision Beyond Eyesight – Deborah McAlexander

[28:58] Deborah McAlexander is a blind para dressage equestrian with an inspirational and courageous story of overcoming challenges and finding success.

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#163: Mutual Coaching Bridges 41-Year Age Gap – Madonna Hanna & Marcus Chambers
Inspiration 2020-08-15
#163: Mutual Coaching Bridges 41-Year Age Gap – Madonna Hanna & Marcus Chambers

[28:24] Today's show features two guests, 41 years of age apart, brought together by an initial common athletic interest further solidified by a second one

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Toastmasters Podcast #104 : Surviving Everest & the Nepal Earthquake with Sara Safari
Inspiration 2016-03-12
Toastmasters Podcast #104 : Surviving Everest & the Nepal Earthquake with Sara Safari

Sara Safari, DTM was halfway up Mt. Everest when the Nepali earthquake struck, killing and injuring thousands of people. Don't miss this episode!

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Toastmasters Podcast #092: Peter Kossowan—Mr. Toast: A Master Club-Builder
Inspiration 2015-04-22
Toastmasters Podcast #092: Peter Kossowan—Mr. Toast: A Master Club-Builder

Peter Kossowan has chartered 164 clubs and counting.

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Toastmasters Podcast #089: Greg Van Borssum, Life: A Real Action Movie
Inspiration 2015-02-21
Toastmasters Podcast #089: Greg Van Borssum, Life: A Real Action Movie

Greg Van Borssum is a filmmaker, inspirational speaker, former bodybuilding champion and Toastmaster.

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Toastmasters Podcast #078: Speaking with Tourette's—Cara Wasden
Inspiration 2014-03-11
Toastmasters Podcast #078: Speaking with Tourette's—Cara Wasden

Toastmasters Cara Wasden shares about her experience with Tourette syndrome.

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#065:Bo Bennett and Ryan Levesque - The DTM, the Tortoise, and the Hare
Inspiration 2013-02-12
#065:Bo Bennett and Ryan Levesque - The DTM, the Tortoise, and the Hare

[25:50] Join Bo and Ryan as they share their journeys to achieving Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) status. Bo completed all his speeches in just six months, and Ryan is still on his journey more than 10 years after he began. Is one path better than the other? What are the advantages and disadvantage

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Toastmasters Podcast #056: Linda Cohen - From CC to TV
Inspiration 2012-03-14
Toastmasters Podcast #056: Linda Cohen - From CC to TV

[18:00]  Toastmaster Linda Cohen talks about what she has learned from her experiences with the media, including the first time she appeared on TV. She had gone on a local morning show to discuss her book 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life, which explor

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Toastmasters Podcast #052: Vincent Muli Wa Kituku, Ph.D
Inspiration 2011-12-22
Toastmasters Podcast #052: Vincent Muli Wa Kituku, Ph.D

[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

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