[27:20] In this episode Greg Gazin welcomes back longtime contributor and speech delivery coach Bill Brown for a conversation that reflects back and shares lessons learned from more than a decade of writing for the Toastmaster magazine. A Toastmaster for nearly 20 years Bill has become a familiar name to readers through The Toastmasters Toolbox, The Answer Man, and dozens of feature articles written since 2014.
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Toasty Talks — The District 36 Toastmasters International podcast where communication, leadership, and inspiration come alive. Easy to enjoy, whether you’re a seasoned Toastmaster or just curious about the journey. 🎙️ Your host: Dr. Esohe Irabor 🎨 Logo design: Dr. Esohe Irabor & Maria Pia Younger, D36 PRM 🎶 Sound design & music: Maria Pia Younger, D36 PRM
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A podcast about Toastmasters, public speaking, and what makes a successful club hosted by George J. Caspar, DTM.
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Practical strategies for Toastmasters club officers to grow membership, achieve Distinguished Club Program goals, and maximize member development through Pathways. Hosted by Jim Zboran, Division A Director for District 8, Growth Masters delivers actionable insights to help you build a club where members thrive. Whether you're working toward your first Distinguished status or aiming for President's Distinguished, this podcast gives you the tools and systems to succeed.
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A.D. Insights Podcast explores the art of Toastmasters leadership from the middle—where Area Directors connect clubs, leaders, and members in pursuit of growth. Through thoughtful conversations and field-tested strategies, host Jim Zboran helps you strengthen your leadership presence, elevate your impact, and enjoy the journey of serving others through Toastmasters.
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This is a chance to hear from some great public speakers about issues that impact all of us.
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This podcast allows Toastmasters to share WHATEVAH! is on their minds.
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What if public speaking isn’t a nerve-wracking obligation — what if it’s really a soul-stirring way to come alive? Soulful Speaking is where the masks come off and your Wild, Untamed, Radiant voice rises. Through stories, coaching, and real conversations, Lauri Smith helps you transform public speaking from fear and conformity into soul, creativity, and courageous presence. Episodes feature heart-to-heart conversations, breakthrough coaching, inspiring stories of transformation, and guest ex ...
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Welcome to The Talkative Toastmaster podcast, with your host, Melanie Surplice. In this podcast, we explore how Toastmasters can help you to polish your public speaking skills, communicate with confidence and amplify your authenticity. You'll hear from my fellow Toastmasters and I, how this global organisation has impacted our lives for the better, and, how it could impact YOURS! Now let's get talkative!
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This is Toastmasters Tips with Mike. I'm podcasting as part of my Effective Coaching Level 4 elective project.
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This podcast features interviews with members and guests as well as experts of Toastmasters to help educate, motivate and empower others to know of Toastmasters and the value it can offer.
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Do you have a fear of public speaking, whether that be at work or in life? Are you starting on your toastmaster journey and want to hear conversations and top tips from toastmasters from around the world? Are you a seasoned toastmaster member, who is still thirsty to develop your public speaking skills? I’m Toby Toastmaster, an experienced Toastmaster who wants to learn more – join me and hopefully along the way we’ll be able to develop our public speaking skills, and have fun at the same ti ...
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Hey everyone! We Toastmasters from TCS Maitree Chennai Toastmasters Club, one of the well reputed experienced corporate clubs, here to take you through a delightful journey with lot of fascinating podcast episodes. Stay tuned for a lot of fun!!
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Real conversations with highly motivated and accomplished toastmasters that will inspire you to follow your passion, hosted by Radhika Chirumamilla. Technologist, Toastmaster and mom, Radhika is a true believer of finding your voice and using it make the world a better place to live. She is on a mission to bring in many inspiring journeys of Toastmasters where her guests will share how they have achieved their goals using Toastmasters platform and help you to do the same.
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Interviews with the world's best speakers and storytellers. Want to expand your speaking and storytelling skills and grow your influence business? This is Speakipedia Media brought to you by Speakipeda.com. I’m your host, Dave Bricker, bringing you straight talk, smart strategies, and amazing stories from visionary speakers and thought leaders.
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Do you want to learn how to speak in front of a crowd? Do you want to develop leadership skills? Then Toastmasters is for you. This international organization promotes public speaking and leadership with a proven method. You will master public speaking and leadership using our new educational program Pathways. With the help of a local club, you will discover the voice inside you and the leader you can become. Join us on Toastmasters 101 as we discuss Pathways, projects, and the power inside you!
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A selection of transformative tips for spectacular speakers for simply powerful speech transformation
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Host Jesse Oakley III will be interviewing people doing positive things for their community.
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Delivers key insights from top leaders and entrepreneurs. Learn strategies, hear inspiring stories, and get actionable advice to excel in your career or business journey. Your blueprint for success starts here!
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This podcast showcases everyday legends. People out in the real world who are doing extraordinary things for themselves and their communities. We interview entrepreneurs starting businesses, local heroes making their communities better and people who have overcome adversity. Everyone has a story and ANYONE can be a LEGEND.
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A community for leaders and educators who are dedicated to developing the next generation of values-driven leaders. HOST: Ovi Vasquez, Inspirational Leadership Keynote Speaker from rural Guatemala. Helping teams achieve goal through resourcefulness and resilience. He grew up in a village off-the-grid, migrated to the U.S., learned English in two years, graduated from high school in three years, earned a B.A. in management, in two years. Ovi has worked for Apple, Tesla, Salesforce, and Uber. ...
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Hey y'all! I'm Trish - an obnoxiously curious journalist with a passion for all things food and wine. As a long-time, former TV news anchor, I've been telling stories and asking questions for nearly two decades. Now, I'm bringing you long-form, intimate interviews and fun conversations with interesting people involved in the culinary, wine, and epicurean world. Hear unedited stories about growing up, life lessons, love, hardships, butt clench moments, successes and of course, food. You'll he ...
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This podcast produced by members of the Stroke Comeback Center in Vienna, Virginia. In each episode our members share honest and uplifting stories of how they adapt to life after stroke and brain trauma, and what keeps them going on The Slow Road to Better.
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The **Voice4Chefs Podcast**, hosted by Michael Dugan comes out of the kitchen and into the studio. Our Mission to amplify the voices of culinary professionals around the world by sharing their stories, passions, and journey empowering connection, leadership, and creativity through the art of podcasting.
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The Game of Thrones-critical and ASOIAF-ethusiast podcast. This is where being a book snob is a good thing.
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A selection of podcasts from Dundalk FM 100 Community Radio broadcasting to Dundalk, Ireland and the wider world via http://www.dundalkfm.com.
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An independent English speaking podcast by Tribe Tampere, covering the life of the local startup ecosystem.
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The Inspirational Chronicles podcast features a new guest every episode sharing their story of overcoming the life obstacles we face today. Based out of NYC, this podcast is made to inspire, educate and entertain with the stories of everyday people pursuing their dreams.
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This podcast is recorded on my drives into and from work. This is it place more concerned with how something is said rather than what is being said. These will be off the top ramblings or prepared speeches. Topics will jump around, but the most important thing is bringing awareness and lessening the stigma of stutterers in this increasingly important realm of voice. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meditationintraffic/support
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A few stolen minutes out of your day to talk words and communication, because Ben Franklin and Kurt Cobain both influenced our modern English language, spelling memes deserve to be debunked, and our daily lives are surrounded by the evolution of and the influence of words. Forget the grammar police. There is so much more to this conversation. Words. Language. Human communication. Everything begins here.
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Welcome to Greenwood On-Deck, a podcast dedicated to meeting the people who shape our Social and Cultural landscape in the Lakelands of SC. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/greenwood-on-deck/support
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There are so many stories out there that never get told. I get to meet so many people from such diverse and differing backgrounds together with their incredible life stories. This podcast was created to showcase these incredible people that make up our rich tapestry in our wonderful world. Join me on this incredible and humbling journey!!!
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Classic episodes from the old-time radio classic, You Bet Your Life, with Groucho Marx. Presented in easy-to-listen-to podcast form.
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The Wolfe Speaks. Speaking tips and Coaching for Entrepreneurs, Authors & Coaches to develop your Signature Speech
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The Wolfe Speaks. Speaking tips and Coaching for Entrepreneurs, Authors & Coaches to develop your Signature Speech
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Welcome to Minute with a Save where you will be encouraged and motivated to reach for Success. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/minute-with-a-savage/support
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Welcome to the first episode of "You got a friend in me" with your host John Tran. The vision of the podcast is to talk about the BIG topics that matter to us. Speaking to people outside your current circle of friends and family can open up new possibilities. I want to use this podcast as a vehicle to explore ideas about relationships, self improvement and happiness to hopefully provide you with another perspective. I want to be accessible like your best friend on speed dial. Today's episode ...
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Welcome to the Top to Bottom Podcast! We're the best thing to ever happen to sales... tune in to find out why :) Every Wednesday @ 11AM PST, Keenan & Becc discuss many different topics surrounding the B2B sales industry & how to stand out, provide value, and close deals in this ever-changing environment. Becc Holland is the CEO and Founder of Flip the Script, a free training organization that helps salespeople book more meetings, close more deals & drive more revenue to their organizations. ...
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Sunday Morning Chat Series: Yannika Chansrichawla - Toastmaster
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In this interview, Jesse talks with Thai Toastmaster Yannika ChansrichawlaBy Jesse Oakley III
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[27:20] In this episode Greg Gazin welcomes back longtime contributor and speech delivery coach Bill Brown for a conversation that reflects back and shares lessons learned from more than a decade of writing for the Toastmaster magazine. A Toastmaster for nearly 20 years Bill has become a familiar name to readers through The Toastmasters Toolbox, Th…
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Ep09 Eric Feinendegen, Distinguished Toastmaster & Financial Wellness Expert: Leadership Development
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Ep12 Victor Antonio, MBA, Sales Expert, from the Hood to CEO: Leadership Development
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Out of the Box: Lauren’s Speaking Breakthrough
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Send Lauri a message What happens when you put soulful speaking into practice? In this playful and powerful follow-up with Lauren Goldberg, we move from conversation into coaching. Lauren bravely steps into the hot seat to try out a 60-second pitch for her work—and together we explore how shifting from titles and rambling to intention, alignment, a…
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We gathered your most common questions about Pathways and brought them directly to the expert. In this conversation, Esohe Irabor, PhD, sits down with Justine Desmarais, District 36 Pathways Chair, to discuss what Pathways is, how it works, what it costs, and how it supports members’ personal and professional growth. Whether you are new to Toastmas…
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Ep11 Jose Garcia Suarez, Harvard & Stanford graduate: Leadership Development
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Luisa Ponzi on being a "wine grower," shifting perspectives, and Drink Lerzi!
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Luisa Ponzi (wine grower, wine maker, vineyard lover, business owner, mama) says she's not quite sure what her "role" is these days - but it certainly has to do with wine. She says her role in the Oregon wine industry has shifted somewhat and it's done so in a natural way - where the winery used to be her key focus, she says she's now finding the v…
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Ep10 Graciela Miranda, Statewide Teacher of The Year: Leadership Development
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Pathways drives 6 of your 10 DCP goals—more than half your club's success metrics. But it's more than just an educational curriculum. In this episode, Division Director Jim Zboran and Area Director Derek Zboran explore how to leverage Pathways as your club's most powerful tool for retention, engagement, and growth. Jim explains why members who acti…
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Beyond the Box: Lauren’s Journey from Silence to Self-Discovery
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Send Lauri a message What happens when the world tells you to squeeze into a box you were never meant to fit? In this soulful conversation, self-discovery and leadership coach Lauren Goldberg shares her powerful journey from a childhood of silence and perfectionism to embracing her voice, her neurodivergence, and her “kush ball” self. Together, we …
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Strategy Decoded: The 12 Essential Practices to Master Your Career
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In this podcast episode, I interview Charlie Curson, a strategic advisor, investor, and leadership coach, about his book, Be More Strategic: 12 Essential Practices to Build the Life and Career You Want. We discuss the critical importance of strategic thinking in both personal and professional contexts, stressing that strategy is about making intent…
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Sunday Morning Chat Series: Rhonda Green - Author
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On this episode, Jesse interviews author Rhonda GreenBy Jesse Oakley III
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The Club Health Dashboard - Mastering the DCP
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The Distinguished Club Program isn't just about earning ribbons at the district conference—it's a comprehensive health dashboard that measures your club's vitality across four critical areas. In this episode, Division Director Jim Zboran and Area Director Derek Zboran break down all 10 DCP goals and show you how to use this framework as a strategic…
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Sunday Morning Chat Series: Dr. Donald Ozello -Championship Chiropractic
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In this episode, Jesse interviews Dr. Donald Ozello on his business Championship Chiropractic.By Jesse Oakley III
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The Legendary Juan Kingsbury | EP21 | Author, Entrepreneur, Coach, Podcast Host, Husband and Dad
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In this episode, Juan Kingsbury shares his journey from a childhood marked by feelings of laziness and lack of focus to becoming a successful entrepreneur and leader. He discusses the importance of understanding oneself, the role of discipline in achieving goals, and the impact of AI on the workforce. Juan emphasizes the need for leaders to create …
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Creating a Magnetic New Member Experience
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Every club officer knows the challenge: getting guests through the door is hard enough, but converting them into committed, long-term members? That's where most clubs struggle. In this episode, Division Director Jim Zboran and Area Director Derek Zboran explore what separates clubs that successfully attract and retain members from those that watch …
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Singing After Silence: How Markus Found His Voice (Again)
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Send Lauri a message At three years old, Markus dragged a chair onto a “stage” and started speaking. He never forgot who he was—until a traumatic moment at nine and a half led him to “wall in” his soul and lose his speaking voice. In this intimate conversation, Markus Neukom (Steward of the Stillness Council) shares how stillness became his compass…
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Ep08 Jordin Avalos, Teen Entrepreneur & Emerging Latino Leader: Leadership Development
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[31:36] What does it take to build a thriving Corporate Toastmasters club within a business‚Äîand turn it into a catalyst for professional growth and company culture? In this episode, Greg Gazin chats with Lance Kotler, a Vice President at BNY Mellon and Vice President of Membership for the BNY Mellon Toastmasters Club in New York City.…
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Sunday Morning Chat Series: Pam Wilson - Harmony Classroom
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In this episode, Jesse interviews Pam Wilson of Harmony ClassroomBy Jesse Oakley III
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Judiaann Woo on her mother's cooking, creating a flavor for Häagen-Dazs, and building community
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Dream podcast guest alert! You know you're off to a good start when Trish asks "was food important growing up" and you get a solid 20-minute answer! Judiaann Woo not only has the beauty and the brains, but she came in with a catalog of stories - from childhood to her time in New York City. Judiaann is a marketing consultant & social media strategis…
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In this special 60-minute episode, Dr. Esohe Irabor sits down with four inspiring leaders from District 36 — our Public Relations Manager (PRM), Maria Pia Younger; Club Growth Director (CGD), Jill Vanderweit; Program Quality Director (PQD), Augusta Inniss; and District Director (DD), Arvind Venugopal. Together, they share candid insights about thei…
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Send Lauri a message What opens up when we decide the ‘good girl’ role isn’t ours to play anymore? In this special Inside the Speakers Studio episode, Lauri Smith traces her journey from playing small to unleashing her fire — from meek “Mary Warren” to fiery “Abigail” — and explores the deeper archetypes of Good Girl, Rule Breaker, and Wild Woman. …
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EP 92: Transforming Lives with Stories: Greg Gazin's Toastmaster Odyssey.
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Send us a text Join us for an insightful interview with Greg Gazin, a distinguished Toastmaster and host of both the Toastcaster and The Official Toastmasters Podcast, recently named a Top 25 Higher Education Podcast by AcademicInfluence.com. In 2009, Greg received the Toastmasters International Presidential Citation for his innovative use of techn…
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Ep07 Ashley Moreno, First-Gen. College Graduate, Area Manager at Amazon™: Leadership Development
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Ep03 Dr. Nicholas Valenzuela, Ph.D., Stanford: Leadership Development
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Ep02 Emma (Vites) Patel, AI Agentic GTM at LinkedIn®: Leadership Development
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Ep05 Jael Chac, GEAR UP, Social Media Consultant: Leadership Development
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Ep06 Brian Cressey, CEO, and Venture Capital Pioneer: Leadership Development
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Ep04 Dr. Brett Fickes, CEO, and Dr. Ahmed Ramaha, Founder, Dental Universal Clinics: Leadership Development
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Ep01 Ricardo Gonzalez, CEO of Bilingual America, Culture Expert: Leadership Development
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Sunday Morning Chat Series - Narayanan Doraswamy - Past Region Advisor
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In this episode, Jesse interviews Past Region Advisor of Toastmasters International, Narayanan Doraswamy.By Jesse Oakley III
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Episode 164 - Regifting, Gold Bond Men's Essential and Dionis
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In this episode, the Slow Road to Better crew talk about lotion! All the men get in on the discussion because they have dry skin too. It's a quick and fun episode.By Stroke Comeback Center
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Saying Yes (and Sometimes No): Sarah Stockham on Aligned Speaking
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Send Lauri a message What happens when a lifelong teacher and musician steps out from behind the piano and picks up the mic? In this heartfelt conversation, Simply Sarah host Sarah Stockham shares her journey from back-row musician to mic-on leader — and what it really means to say yes (and sometimes no) on the path of aligned speaking. Together, w…
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[36:05] On the Toastmasters Podcast, it’s our annual tradition—and a true pleasure— for us to speak with the newest World Champion of Public Speaking. This year, we’re thrilled to feature Sabyasachi “Saby” Sengupta, who captured the 2025 title this past August at the Toastmasters International Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with his spee…
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E8: Don Dickinson, DTM "You Learn By Doing"
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Send us a text We trace Apex Toastmasters from a cozy sunroom club to a packed, high‑energy room, then through COVID disruptions into a pragmatic hybrid model. Don Dickinson DTM shares lessons on leadership, Pathways, and how to keep growth healthy without losing the club’s soul. • Apex origin story and early culture • Leadership continuity as the …
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Sunday Morning Chat Series - AnnaKarenina Kealoha
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In this episode, Jesse will interview AnnaKarenina Kealoha - host of the Business of Giving podcast on this network. She is also a fellow Toastmaster.By Jesse Oakley III
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How to Write a Great Club Visit Report (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
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Today we're talking about something that every new Area Director faces: the club visit report. For many of us, that report can feel like climbing a mountain—long, detailed, and a little intimidating. So we, of course, procrastinate. We delay visits or put off writing them up because it feels overwhelming. But now, we’re going to change that. I’m jo…
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Beyond Cookie Cutter: The Soulful Speaking Way
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Send Lauri a message Why “One-Size-Fits-All” Speaking Doesn’t Work — and what to do instead. In this intimate solo episode, Lauri pulls back the curtain on the deeper “why” behind her work—and how it breaks free from the industrial, cookie-cutter speaking world. Through personal stories and client journeys, she reveals how true transformation happe…
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Norman Van Aken on New World Cuisine, Key West (Louie's Backyard!), and his culinary journey
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So many stories and simply not enough time. Trish chats with Chef, Author, Consultant, and teacher Norman Van Aken about his culinary journey. Dubbed "Florida's Culinary Icon" by the Jacques Pépin Foundation, Trish learns how Norman went from a short order cook in a diner to creating an American regional cuisine. Norman talks about watching his mot…
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Sunday Morning Chat Series - Urmi Hossain Author, Podcaster, and Toastmaster
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On this episode, Jesse interviews fellow podcaster and Toastmaster Urmi HossianBy Jesse Oakley III
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From Anxiety to Aligned: Purpose-Driven Marketing Meets Soulful Speaking
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Send Lauri a message What happens when a natural listener with a “small voice” decides to step into visibility? In this candid and inspiring conversation, digital marketing strategist Berlyn Komar shares how she stretched herself beyond anxiety and discomfort to embrace speaking as part of her purpose-driven business journey. From teaching one work…
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Episode 163 - Never Say Never, right Tom?
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In this episode Tom tells the Slow Road to Better crew about his experience with Wegovy and his weight loss journey. The crew talks about weight gain, their love of food and how their weight impacts their mood.By Stroke Comeback Center
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E7: Peter Rau "Face-To-Face Matters; Get Up and Fail"
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Send us a text We talk with Peter Rau about how practice, presence, and a strong club culture turn anxiety into real growth. From officiating weddings to participating in speaking contests, we weigh the limits of online formats and the power of in-person connection, improv, and well-run meetings. • early experiences in speech and debate • officiati…
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Sunday Morning Chat Series: Wikum Hettiarachchi
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In this episode, Jesse speaks with Wikum regarding his Toastmasters journeyBy Jesse Oakley III
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[29:47] What if success wasn’t just about working harder‚Äîbut about working from your "Zone of Genius?" In this episode, Greg Gazin chats with Katie Stoddart, founder and CEO of The Focus Bee, about how to identify and lead from that sweet spot where your strengths and passions align.
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What do successful clubs, thriving companies, and high-performing teams have in common? They track what matters—and use scorecards to turn goals into action. In this episode, Dr. Esohe Irabor sits down with Professor Barry Piatt—former U.S. Senate Communications Director, strategist, past Distinguished District 36 Director, award-winning evaluator,…
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The Radiant Zone: Where Speakers Come Alive
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Send Lauri a message Most speakers aim for comfort. But “comfortable” rarely moves an audience. In this solo episode, Lauri Smith invites you into the Radiant Zone—the place where speakers come alive, audiences lean in, and transformation happens. Along the way, she shares the three zones of speaking, why “fine” is forgettable, and how fear and exc…
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EP91: From Passion to Plate: Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher's Journey at Carnation Farms
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Send us a text In this episode of Voice4Chefs, Hosts Michael Dugan and Chef Steven engage with Chef Kristen Watts Schumacher, also known as Chef Shu, the Culinary Director at Carnation Farms in the Snoqualmie Valley, Seattle. Chef Shu shares her inspirational journey from cooking for friends in her teenage years to running the heirloom cookshop and…
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