304 articles published
#267: Meet Maureen Zappala, Toastmasters' 2024 Newest Accredited Speaker (2nd of 2)
[30:33] Discover how a rocket scientist-turned-keynoter overcame Impostor Syndrome, earned an AS designation & inspires...
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#266: Meet Lauren Parsons, Toastmasters' 2024 Newest Accredited Speaker (1st of 2)
[33:59] Discover how resilience & wellbeing can transform you as Lauren shares insights, lessons & inspiring stories fro...
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#265: Holiday Harmony: Tips for Multicultural Workplace Celebrations – Dean Foster
[27:02] Get expert advice on creating inclusive holiday celebrations at work that honor diverse cultures, foster connect...
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#264: Winning Wisdom: Speech Contest Secrets, Insights and Tips – Dilip Abayasekara
[28:38] D. Abayasekara DTM, AS, PIP shares treasure troves of wisdom, captivating stories & secrets, helping him win tit...
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#263: Dr. Ralph C. Smedley’s Legacy: Hidden Stories and Rare Finds – Bob Palmer
[28:26] Retired teacher and historical researcher Bob Palmer uncovers lesser-known facts and mysteries about Toastmaster...
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#262: Toastmasters: Celebrating 100 Years of History - Part 2 – Daniel Rex, CEO
[24:16] Toastmasters CEO Daniel Rex returns for part II of the centennial: a 454-page history book, 45-minute documentar...
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#261: Toastmasters: Celebrating 100 Years of History - Part 1 – Daniel Rex, CEO
[34:51] CEO Dan Rex joins us for a 2 episodes commemorating Toastmasters 100 covering a bit of its history, vision, grow...
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#260: Luisa Montalvo — 2024 World Champion of Public Speaking
[29:15] World Champion Luisa Montalvo shares her journey to victory, overcoming last-minute doubts & offers tips on spea...
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#259: Gearing Up for Growth: Meet 2024-25 International President Radhi Spear, DTM
[29:17] Radhi shares with us stories about her incredible personal & Toastmaster's journey of becoming the Int'l Preside...
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#258: Breaking Down Nice vs. Kind: A Deep Dive with Ben Guttmann
[24:39] Explore the difference between nice vs. kind with Ben Guttmann, a marketing expert & author, as he unpacks why k...
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#257: How Supercommunicators Identify and Match Conversations – Charles Duhigg
[22:56] Pulitzer Prize-winning author uncovers the techniques supercommunicators use to enhance their conversation skill...
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#256: 2024 Convention: Celebrating 100 yrs – Anaheim, CA – Joan Lewis & Jessica Allen
[21:34] Host co-chairs enlighten us about Anaheim and give us a sneak-peek around Toastmasters International 100th anniv...
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