The Toastmasters Podcast

[32:15] David JP Phillips, spent seven years and studied 5,000 speakers to identify and distill the core skills and subskills of communication. On today's show, he shares the results of his research, how many skills he discovered and how he uses them to coach speakers to improve as efficiently as possible. Imagine making one simple tweak—such as adjusting the volume of your voice—and having it cas...

Kate's article Toastmasters and Rotary: Stronger Together  appears in the March 2022 Issue of the Toastmaster  magazine. Kate McClare is from Hollywood, Florida and is the Vice President Education for Miami Advanced Toastmasters in Miami. She also runs a company called Kate’s Copy, a writing and editing service. She can be reached at KatesCopy.net .

[27:56] On this 200th episode, we introduce the winner of the Pitch Us Your Podcast   Idea contest , Rashmi Ketha ! Rashmi is from Ledgewood, New Jersey, and is a member of Parsippany Toastmasters. She's a Product manager at Verizon, and as an advisor to the Harvard Business Review . Rashmi's podcast pitch idea is for a show called The Experience Passport, about the benefits of hobby sampling...

[29:50]  Video technology and not being tied to a particular physical location or boardroom has opened the doors for common-interest or specialty-themed clubs that bring members even closer together in their pursuit of improving communication and leadership skills. Our guest today Megan Preston-Meyer has done some research in that area and enlightens us on how these unique clubs can also help you...

[28:03] Social Media seems to be the natural goto for clubs as a method for marketing and recruiting members. For some it’s the only thing they use. Our guest today, David F. Carr speaks with hosts Greg and Ryan and offers some compelling thoughts and advice on a sometimes overlooked but critical component: Club websites.     David also introduces us to his  WordPress for Toastmasters project and...

[28:42] Are you truly  engaging your audience or merely speaking to them? If you want to increase your platform effectiveness, today's guest will show you the way. Cathey Armillas shares the mindset and techniques needed to break through that "invisible wall" to help you powerfully connect with your audience. Cathey is a three-time Distinguished Toastmaster, international speaker, marketing expert...

Today's episode is a follow-up to Ryan's article which appears in the January 2022 issue of the Toastmaster , " Toastmasters Take Virtual to a New Reality: How some members are using virtual reality technology to improve communication skills ." Ready to continue your communication and leadership journey in the metaverse? Join Ryan and friends in launching the first 100% Virtual Reality Based...

Tuff shares stories from his personal, professional and Toastmasters journey and his road to becoming an Accredited speaker. We also hear about some of the obstacles including a life threatening one he had to overcome to bring him to where he is today. Distinguished Toastmaster Forrest Tuff is the Founder & CEO of One Vision Productions, an award winning multimedia production and branding agen...

[29:22] As Toastmasters, we’re all about improving and enhancing communication and harnessing its power to lead others to achieve a common goal  - usually with human beings. In this fun episode we speak with Claudia Hehr .  Hehr has been called a modern day Dr. Doolittle who pushes the boundaries of communication to include communicating with...animals. Today she'll help us ex...

[28:05] An effective training session requires more than just a polished presentation. Today's guest, Gavin Meikle, DTM, a trainer for 25+ years, unpacks the skills necessary to facilitate learning and deepen one's training impact. Gavin compares the mindset of a trainer vs. speaker, and reveals his favorite training activities. He also shares hard-fought wisdom on dealing with training challenges...

We also hear a little about her personal and Toastmasters journey and her view on how millennials can benefit from being a Toastmaster. Amanda Mae hosts the Savvy Skills for Speakers video series on YouTube , as well as the Yes You Mae Livestream Podcast.  Amanda Mae Gray is from Atlanta, Georgia and can be reached via her website, AmandaMaeGray.com .

Joze credits a combination of speech therapy and Toastmasters training that helped propel him to new heights. Today, he makes audiences around the world laugh and also inspires them with his message: If fear is holding you back, you can turn your fear into action, overcome your "inner stutter," and unlock your true potential.   Joze's Website > https://www.jozepiranian.com Joze's Instagram > https...

[25:57] Meet Verity Price, the 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking. Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Verity is the first Toastmasters World Champion to emerge from the world's second largest continent, and the sixth female to hold the title. Verity's winning speech, "A Good Read," tells the story of how coming across a letter from her late father during a dark period inspired her to "write...

[29:16] In this episode Greg and Ryan speak with Dennis Chase who's 30 year dream of making it to the Jeopardy stage and eventually winning came true. Dennis tells us a little about his journey to a $50K Jeopardy payday; a little about his preparation process and how his Toastmasters skills had come into play both prior to taping during the interview process and throughout the shows' tapings.    (...

[28:42] On today's show, Greg and Ryan have the delightful honor of speaking with Margaret Page, DTM, our new 2021 - 2022 International President, Toastmasters International. In this inspiring episode, you'll get a chance to hear directly from our illustrious leader as she gives us a peek into her past and her leadership journey, including divulging the embarrassing professional experience that le...

[23:57] Today's episode features a return visit from professional coach and networking expert, Victoria Salem. Victoria shares with Greg and Ryan best practices for highlighting skills and experience gained from Toastmasters on one's resume / CV, as well as in online profiles such as LinkedIn.     As a coach, Victoria helps individuals build stronger relationships and communicate better so they ca...

[28:50] Globalization means we live on an increasingly shrinking planet. Our grandparents could hardly have dreamed of communicating with clients and colleagues half way around the world. Whether by phone, email, Zoom, or social media, most of us interact with people from another culture on a regular basis. And the truth is — it can be challenging! Fear not, if you listen to today's show, it can g...

[25:27] In this episode, Greg and Ryan enjoy a return visit from 2020-2021 Toastmasters International President Richard E. Peck, where he shares his experience undertaking a virtual tour, visiting Toastmasters clubs all around the world. The tour began back in October, and since then President Peck has traveled in his armchair to clubs in over 140 countries around the world. Richard shares stories...

'Chartering on a Small Island ,' t he story of club growth in Mauritius appears in the July 2021 issue of the Toastmaster .  Want to connect with Ravin? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravin.lama.73 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravin-lama-17368ba/  

Dr. Noskow shares how his educational deficiencies related to his upbringing in Ultra-Orthodox Jewish schools in Brooklyn, affording him little exposure to anything outside strict religious studies after age twelve. Without classes in Math, Science or English, he was an unlikely candidate for medical school. On today's episode, Dr. Noskow shares about the challenges he faced in starting a career,...

[29:52] So much focus is put on the content of our speeches, presentations or even written material but often forgotten is the importance of the title and how it can make or break that work. In this episode Greg speaks with Lesley Stephenson will enlighten us with what a good title is and why it’s important that you pay attention to it when you create your content. She'll also share some tips on h...

[23:27] Clear communication today, particularly in healthcare, can mean the difference between life and death. Today's guest serves on the leading edge in the fight against COVID-19 and certainly fits in that category.  Michael Osur , DTM is director and chief health strategist of the Riverside County Department of Public Health in California. He oversees a staff of 600 with a combined budget of o...

[27:53] With the onset of the pandemic a little over a year ago, a significant number of meetings, conventions, and other events stopped being face-to-face. Many were permanently cancelled, other went online. Some moved to “hybrid,” a combination of live and virtual. In this episode, Greg and Ryan speak with Markus Seppälä, a TEDx speaker, event host and stand-up comedian who has become an expert...

[24:35] David Jones, DTM shares the emotional story of losing his wife in a tragic car crash, and how that experience inspired him to serve others. David began a journey of service, in tribute to his late wife, starting with speaking to those recently arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Eventually, David joined both Toastmasters International and Rotary International,...

[29:45] Today's episode features Kristen Hamling, Ph. D., a trauma and positive psychologist from Whanganui, New Zealand. An experience Toastmaster and presenter, during an online presentation last year, Kristen found herself seized by performance anxiety. On this episode, she vulnerably shares the experience with Greg and Ryan, and explores the psychological dimensions of stage fright, and more i...