Toastmasters Podcast

295 articles published

Networking 2026-03-01

#294: Beyond 500 Lunches with Strangers: Lessons on Achieving Anything – Nick Bendel

[36:05] A follow-up to 500 Lunches reveals what happened next and the lessons on confidence, conversation and achieving meaningful goals.

Podcast 2026-02-15

#293: Personal Experience: Toastmasters, Rotary & the Alliance – Stephanie Steckel

[31:27] A longtime Rotarian and newer Toastmaster shares how the Rotary–Toastmasters alliance shows up in real life—not just as a concept, but lived experience

Communication 2026-02-01

#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 misunderstanding from hardening into judgement

Personal Development 2026-01-15

#291: Using a Personal Energy Audit to Pause, Reflect, and Reset — Ambeka Khadse

[25:52] Time management isn’t always the answer. Discover how a personal Energy Audit improves clarity, follow-through, and presence for speakers and leaders.

Personal Development 2026-01-01

#290: Mental Workouts make for a Better Mindset & Stronger Speaking — Sarah Centrella

[32:40] What if training your mind mattered as much as training your body? Learn how mental fitness helps speakers achieve their goals

Communication 2025-12-15

#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-first ways to use it.

Content Creation 2025-12-01

#288: Reflections on 11 Years of Writing for the Toastmaster Magazine – Bill Brown

[27:20] Discover insights, challenges, & lessons gained from more than a decade of writing for Toastmaster magazine—and how they can elevate your skills!

Club Experience 2025-11-15

#287: Corporate Club Success: Gaining Executive Support is a Key – Lance Kotler

[31:36] Discover how corporate Toastmasters clubs boost workplace communication, leadership, and engagement—and how executive support can help them thrive.

Podcast 2025-11-01

#286: Sabyasachi (Saby) Sengupta — Meet the 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking

[36:05] From self-doubt to the world stage—hear how a speaker’s love for storytelling and humor led to victory at the Toastmasters 2025 World Championship

Podcast 2025-10-15

#285: Leading from Your Zone of Genius – Aligning Work with Passion — Katie Stoddart

[29:47] Discover how working from your strengths and passions can unlock clarity, boost performance, and bring more fulfillment to how you lead and live

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

Podcast 2025-09-15

#283: Storytelling & Presentation Tips through Audio Book Narration – Karen Merritt

[30:29] Toastmaster, actor, and audiobook narrator shares storytelling secrets—discover how narration skills can elevate your speeches and presentations

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