The Toastmasters Podcast

[17:50] Bob Turel, DTM teaches the technique of giving effective speech evaluations. When done correctly, evaluations can offer valuable insight to a speaker on which elements of their speech have the greatest opportunity for change and improvement. Learn how to incorporate the 3-part "sandwich method" to make your next evaluation more constructive. Learn more about Bob Turel at prescoach.com.

[25:05]  Sunny Marie Hackman, a storyteller, and writer tell us about a new fast-paced, exciting presentation style that is capturing the imagination of speakers all over the world.

[20:40] Dan Nainan is an American comedian with Indian and Japanese descent. Before becoming a comedian, Dan worked as a Demonstration Engineer, Strategic Relations Manager and Senior Engineer for Intel. During his tenure, Nainan traveled the world with CEO Andy Grove to demonstrate the latest technologies. When speaking in front of audiences that often numbered in the thousands Nainan experienced...

[19:53] As a new or experienced speaker enhancing your presentation skills requires you to step out of your comfort zone. While this move is never easy, Linda Allen, the author of "Don't Get Comfortable," from the February 2010 issue of the Toastmaster, offers tips to make it a smooth transition. Please Note: The connection for this interview was very poor, and heavy editing had to be done.  This...

[19:34] Much like other professional speakers, Karen Twichell, ACS, must fight off the fear of public speaking. Karen offers advice on how to alleviate the public speaking jitters that ultimately sneak up on all of us.   For more information about Karen, visit http://www.caregiversjourney.com.

[17:05]  What is inspiration and how do you get it? Joel A. Pogar, CC, president of Parker Toastmasters in Parker, Colorado shares his insight on finding inspiration for speeches. Discover endless speech topics in life's everyday sources. Reach Joel by e-mail at jpogar (at) gmail.com.

[18:05] Successful leaders know how to overcome objections. Sam Silverstein, past president of the National Speakers Association, talks about how to overcome objections and how to hurdle the protests in your path.  For more information about Sam Silverstein, visit: SamSilverstein.com .

[11:18] The 'Ice Breaker,' Project 1 of the Competent Communication manual, might take the award for the most-feared speech however it helps to know every Toastmaster goes through it. With the support from your fellow Toastmasters, the Ice Breaker can be an exciting and wonderful experience. Richard Stanley takes us through his roller coaster ride of emotions when he presented the first few speech...

[18:26] Corin Ramos is a member of the Yorba Linda-Placentia Toastmasters club in Yorba Linda, California. A first-generation Filipino American, Corin is president of Walson Communications, a multicultural public relations, and marketing agency based in Orange County, California. Corin shares her views and research on the topic of multicultural public relations.  Learn how to prepare yourself...

[16:16] Do you want to make your message stick? Kevin Carroll, author of the book “What’s Your Hook?” shares secrets he’s learned from 17 years in the advertising industry. Learn how to use stories, analogies, props and more to 1. Grab your listeners’ attention. 2. Make your message easy to understand. 3. Get your message to stick! What’s Your Hook? was featured in the November 2009 issue of the T...

 [16:55] Sean Bossie, not yet a member of Toastmasters, is working on chartering a club in the rural Northern New Hampshire area. Sean shares his experience with Toastmasters so far and why he is looking forward to membership.

Toastmasters Deb Grehn shares about her appearance on the popular television quiz show, Jeopardy.

[32:03] October 22 is an auspicious date for Toastmasters around the world. It marks the day that a small group of people, led by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, held the first official Toastmasters meeting in the basement of a YMCA in Santa Ana, California, USA. Today Toastmasters is much more than public speaking. Listen to special guests, M. K. Avedissian, Rebecca Hong, and Deniz Senelt, as they tell us...

[19:58] Janelle Thomas, CC, joins us to discuss the importance of effective communication in a business setting, and the many ways participation in Toastmasters can help entrepreneurs and other professionals hone their skills.

Effective intercultural communication with Florence Ferreira.

You can find the free publicity and promotion kit, "Let the World Know" here, or order it from the Toastmasters International online store. The Toastmaster magazine also offers some tips to help you with public relations. Check out, VPPR: When You Promote It, They Will Come! and The Power of Publicity for more ideas.

Read Dean's complete magazine article "When the Ace of Hearts Refuses to Flutter..." from the August 2009 Toastmaster.

[21:26] Carol Dean Schreiner, DTM and Toastmaster magazine contributor (August 2009 issue), shares "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" of evaluations.  Listen as Carol explains how to deliver and receive speech evaluations at Toastmaster meetings. What are you doing right? Where can you improve? Read Carol's complete magazine article "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" from the August 2009 Toastmas...

Meet Gary Schmidt, DTM the 2009-2010 International President, as he shares his aspirations for the year.

[29:40] Bo and Ryan conduct the first official interview with Mark Hunter, the newly crowned 2009 World Champion of Public Speaking. Next,  they speak with Paul Galichia, co-director / co-producer of the upcoming documentary "SpeakEasy".  Finally, they ask several convention attendees to share their Toastmasters experience and impressions of the Convention.

[40:52] On the floor of the 2009 International Convention, Bo and Ryan speak with several dynamic individuals, including Byron Embry, contestant for the International Speech Contest; Lance Miller, 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking; Johnny Campbell, "The Transition Man"; Ted Corcoran, Past International President; and Balraj Arunasalam, Immediate Past District Governor for District 82 (India a...