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Confidence is one of the reasons people find Toastmasters. This hub gathers episodes about speaking confidence, personal growth, resilience, and courage.

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#310: Turning a Foster Care Past Into Purpose and Advocacy - Dr. Sherri Raftery
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#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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#306 Doesn't Sit Still - Introducing 2026-27 International President Stefano McGhee, DTM
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#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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#302: Your Club’s Secret Ingredient – The Immediate Past President
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#302: Your Club’s Secret Ingredient – The Immediate Past President

[31:52] Explore the often-overlooked role of the Immediate Past President and the value they can bring to a club to help them grow, transition, and thrive.

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#300: Reflecting Back on 300 Episodes and the Power of Conversation – Greg Gazin
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#300: Reflecting Back on 300 Episodes and the Power of Conversation – Greg Gazin

Guest host Ryan Levesque turns the mic around on Host / Producer Greg Gazin to reflect on podcasting, storytelling, curiosity, lesson learned and 300 episodes.

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#299 Championing Workplace Well-Being: Meet the 2026 Golden Gavel Recipient - Jennifer Moss
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#299 Championing Workplace Well-Being: Meet the 2026 Golden Gavel Recipient - Jennifer Moss

Golden Gavel Honoree, award-winning author and workplace culture strategist shares insights on resilience, workplace wellbeing, gratitude & her upcoming keynote, “Why Are We Here?”

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