The Toastmasters Podcast

[27:35] From the day he was born in a mud and grass hut, in Kangundo, Kenya, Vincent Muli Wa Kituku faced a daunting array of obstacles. His life was steeped in poverty, and young Vincent was beset by health problems — including chronic stomach pain — and early struggles in school. He had to repeat three grades twice. Yet he refused to have his dreams derailed.  He persevered, wor...

[17:00] Ryan Levesque, co-host of the Toastmasters Podcast and president of eBookIt.com , discusses his article in the November issue of the Toastmaster magazine . Ryan provides a helpful and slightly contrarian approach to preparing speeches by using your favorite speaker as a model.

[25:00] Michael Notaro, DTM, of Alameda, California, was elected International President at the 2011 International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Notaro shares when and why he first joined Toastmasters, explains the role of the International President, discusses the organization’s refreshed brand and previews his travels and goals for his one-year volunteer term.

[1:11:30] Convention presenters Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS; Byron Embry, CC; Karen Baetzel, ACG, ALB; Sandy Costa; Mark Hunter, ATMS; Cathy Newton; Linda Henley-Smith; and Darren LaCroix offer a sneak preview of what to look forward to in Las Vegas, Nevada this August.

[22:20] Dr. Dave Logan is the keynote speaker for the 2011 International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Dr. Logan is co-founder and senior partner of CultureSync , a management consulting firm specializing in cultural change, strategy and negotiation. He is also a faculty member at the USC Marshall School of Business , and co-author of Tribal Leadership: Leveraging Natural Groups to Build a Thri...

[28:45] Internationally renowned leadership expert Robin Sharma has been named the 2011 Golden Gavel recipient at the 2011 Toastmasters International Convention at Bally’s Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Robin is the founder of Sharma Leadership International Inc. , and the author of 11 international best-selling books on leadership including The Leader Who Had No Title and The Monk Who Sold...

[18:55]  “Can We Talk? Small Steps, Great Changes” – Maria Tomescu, vice president education of Timişoara Toastmasters in Romania, joins us to share her experience with Toastmasters in post-Communist Romania. Listeners will not forget this inspirational episode about freedom of speech.

[21:55] Colleen Plimpton, ACB is a professional writer, coach and lecturer on gardening. Colleen shares how to inject passion and pizzazz to your presentations.   To learn more, read the full article, Enthusiasm! The Cure for the Common Speech, from the November 2010 issue of the Toastmaster.

[24:33]  Chris Witt works with business leaders  - CEOs, presidents, executives, owners, and senior managers - who want to speak in a way that advances their organization's success. He also works with high-level technical professionals - senior scientists, engineers, and programmers - who want to present sophisticated material in a way that non-technical audiences can understand and use....

[24:10] David Brooks, 1990 World Champion of Public Speaking, presents his workshop on the Essentials of Effective Speaking. David has traveled all over the world providing these important tips every speaker should consider before making a presentation.

[47:28] Join Bo and Ryan for a special event on day three of the 2010 Convention - the Toastmasters Podcast live with an audience! Meet convention attendees, listen as Immediate Past President Gary Schmidt reflects on his year as President, play Jeopardy! and meet David Henderson, the 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking.

[15:45] Join Bo, Ryan, and guest host Greg Gazin on day two of the 2010 Convention in Palm Desert, California. 

[15:23]  Get to know the keynote speaker before 2010 Convention. Todd is a veteran television host, international keynote presenter and a Toastmaster. Perhaps best known for bringing audiences face to face with the world's biggest stars on E! Entertainment Television, Todd has also hosted programs on the Game Show Network. In addition, he is a certified personal life coach and founder of Todd...

[22:40]  Narges Nirumvala is a professional freelance writer and an accomplished public speaker skilled in developing and conducting persuasive presentations. She is a passionate Toastmaster who understands how to help other members energize their Toastmasters experience. Listen as Narges shares 10 tips to reignite your passion (also featured in the June 2010 issue of the Toastmaster magazine...

[28:25]  Dan Caro is an ambassador for Shriners of North America, an author and a professional speaker who shares stories about personal fulfillment and achievement. At the age of two, Dan sustained third-degree burns to over seventy percent of his body. His relentless attitude and resiliency prove that nothing is impossible even achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a musician. Listen as...

[22:35]  Doreen Pendgracs is a freelance writer, photographer, and speaker. She left the corporate world in 1993 to embark on a new career as a professional speaker. Doreen has co-authored two books: “Frommer's Newfoundland & Labrador” and the “Manitoba Book of Everything.” She has written numerous articles for Web sites and periodicals. She lives in Matlock, Manit...