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Communication skills podcast episodes

These episodes focus on practical communication: listening, connection, storytelling, clarity, confidence, and conversations that move people. Each conversation offers techniques you can put to work in your next meeting, presentation, or everyday exchange.

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#311: Leadership in a Hot Kitchen - Shelly-Ann Lovell (replay)
Episode 311

#311: Leadership in a Hot Kitchen - Shelly-Ann Lovell (replay)

Chef Shelley-Anne Lovell reveals what a busy kitchen can teach us about leadership, communication and teamwork (2015 replay, plus a 2026 update.)

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#310: Turning a Foster Care Past Into Purpose and Advocacy - Dr. Sherri Raftery
Episode 310

#310: Turning a Foster Care Past Into Purpose and Advocacy - Dr. Sherri Raftery

[32:22] Discover how Dr. Sherri Raftery turned her foster care experiences into a passion for education and advocacy, strengthened by mentorship & Toastmasters.

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#309: Dirceu "Didi" da Silva - Meet the 2026 World Champion of Public Speaking
Episode 309

#309: Dirceu "Didi" da Silva - Meet the 2026 World Champion of Public Speaking

[43:04] Didi on his 11-year journey to the 2026 world title, taking risks, finding stories in everyday life, and the people who helped him along the way.

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#308 Bonus: Vancouver 2026: Let's Hear From Toastmasters International Convention Attendees
Episode 308

#308 Bonus: Vancouver 2026: Let's Hear From Toastmasters International Convention Attendees

[39:18] Hear 40+ attendees from around the world share what inspired, surprised and connected them at the 2026 International Convention in Vancouver.

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#307: Vancouver 2026: Our Highlights & Takeaways From the International Convention
Episode 307

#307: Vancouver 2026: Our Highlights & Takeaways From the International Convention

Relive Vancouver 2026 as Greg G & Michael D. share their highlights, takeaways, surprises and first-timer perspectives from the International Convention.

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#306 Doesn't Sit Still - Introducing 2026-27 International President Stefano McGhee, DTM
Episode 306

#306 Doesn't Sit Still - Introducing 2026-27 International President Stefano McGhee, DTM

[33:03] Stefano McGhee, DTM, 2026-27 Toastmasters International President, on how curiosity, confidence and believing in others shaped his journey.

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#305: Beyond First Impressions: Making Your First 30 Seconds Count – Lauren Parsons
Episode 305

#305: Beyond First Impressions: Making Your First 30 Seconds Count – Lauren Parsons

[34:44] Those opening moments are about more than making an impression. Discover how focusing on your audience can build trust and genuine connection.

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#304: How Toastmasters Changed a Teen's Life & Inspired Young Voices - Runfeng Bruce Yu
Episode 304

#304: How Toastmasters Changed a Teen's Life & Inspired Young Voices - Runfeng Bruce Yu

[29:10] In an amazing interview, discover how one invitation inspired a teen to build confidence, leadership, and opportunities for young voices through Toastmasters

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#303: What Can Finding Nemo Teach Us About Growing a Toastmasters Club? | Suneet Singh
Episode 303

#303: What Can Finding Nemo Teach Us About Growing a Toastmasters Club? | Suneet Singh

[28:45] Discover how an unexpected source of inspiration helped reshape one Toastmasters club's thinking, redefining its identity and creating an experience that members and guests wanted to be part of.

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