Toastmasters Podcast

18 articles published

Public Speaking 2025-10-01

#284: Singing: A Secret Weapon for Confident Communication – Jillian Mitchell

[39:37] Voice coach & expert demonstrates how singing & practicing strengthens your speaking skills—improving clarity, confidence, presence, & vocal stamina

Public Speaking 2025-04-01

#272: Cleared for Takeoff: A Pilot Trainer's Insights in Communication- Phil Wilkes

[31:37] In this lighthearted episode, a pilot trainer shares how lessons from the flight deck can improve anyone's public speaking and professional skills.

Public Speaking 2024-04-15

#251: Cultivating Your Authentic Self as a Speaker – Elizabeth Danziger

[28:47] Discover the essence of authenticity in public speaking with Liz Danziger. Learn to balance vulnerability and preparation for impactful presentations

Public Speaking 2024-01-01

#244: Handling Presentation Misfortunes & Mishaps with Grace – Jim Cathcart

[34:07] Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE his stories, strategies, & mindset for dealing with unpredictable on-stage mishaps with grace. Bonus: Free digital book.

Public Speaking 2023-08-15

#235: Think Faster, Talk Smarter in the Moment – Matt Abrahams

[33:17] Spontaneous speaking expert Matt Abrahams helps us to Think Faster, Talk Smarter with exciting and valuable tips and ideas from his new book

Public Speaking 2022-12-01

#218: Using Metaphors to Power Up Your Presentations – Oscar Santolalla, DTM

[25:07] Speaker & Author Oscar Santolalla who enlightens us on how & why we can use metaphors in our presentations, their powers in communication & persuasion

Public Speaking 2022-07-15

#209: Rising Above Onstage Mishaps and Embarrassments – Caren Neile

[28:52] From her expertise and personal experiences, Dr. Caren Neile helps us through the Prevention & Recovery Onstage Mishaps including talking a tumble

Public Speaking 2021-02-15

#175: Becoming an A.C.E. at Virtual Speaking – Lindy MacLaine

[28:47] Lindy MacLaine 2nd runner-up 2020 WCPS shares how to become an A.C.E. at virtual speaking

Public Speaking 2019-05-29

#147: Four Habits Yoga and Public Speaking Have in Common — Christine Clapp, DTM

Four habits yoga and public speaking have in common.

Public Speaking 2013-09-10

Toastmasters Podcast #072: Going Back To College as the Teacher

[22:30] Looking for good speaking opportunities? Many such opportunities exist at college alumni events. Jennifer Cunningham, an expert on the topic, says alumni officials are often looking for speakers to share their insights and professional knowledge with recent college graduates. Cunningham is C

Public Speaking 2013-04-10

Toastmasters Podcast #067: Matt Abrahams Offers Tips on Taming Your Stage Fright

[26:40] Matt Abrahams, author of the book Speaking Up Without Freaking Out and a presenter on speaking anxiety at the 2012 International Convention, discusses his recent article on the topic in the March issue of the Toastmaster magazine. In it, he answers the most common questions asked by attendee

Public Speaking 2011-11-10

Toastmasters Podcast #051: Ryan Levesque - The Copycat Method

[17:00] Ryan Levesque, co-host of the Toastmasters Podcast and president of eBookIt.com, discusses his article in the November issue of the Toastmaster magazine. Ryan provides a helpful and slightly contrarian approach to preparing speeches by using your favorite speaker as a model.

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