297 articles published
#296: Africa’s Ascent: What Drove Toastmasters Growth – Frank Tsuro
[28:53] What led to rapid Toastmasters growth across Africa while global numbers declined? Frank Tsuro shares his experi...
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#295: Taking Speaking Skills to TV’s Shark Tank — Ari Siegel
[25:38] How Toastmasters skills helped one entrepreneur stay calm pitching on national TV—while sharing fascinating stor...
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#294: Beyond 500 Lunches with Strangers: Lessons on Achieving Anything – Nick Bendel
[36:05] A follow-up to 500 Lunches reveals what happened next and the lessons on confidence, conversation and achieving...
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#293: Personal Experience: Toastmasters, Rotary & the Alliance – Stephanie Steckel
[31:27] A longtime Rotarian and newer Toastmaster shares how the Rotary–Toastmasters alliance shows up in real life—not...
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#292: Untangling Cultural Knots to Create Mutual Connection – Maria Garaitonandia
[32:03] Learn why well-meaning communication can miss the mark & how cultural awareness builds bridges & prevents misund...
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#291: Using a Personal Energy Audit to Pause, Reflect, and Reset — Ambeka Khadse
[25:52] Time management isn’t always the answer. Discover how a personal Energy Audit improves clarity, follow-through,...
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#290: Mental Workouts make for a Better Mindset & Stronger Speaking — Sarah Centrella
[32:40] What if training your mind mattered as much as training your body? Learn how mental fitness helps speakers achie...
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#289: Using AI as a Thinking Partner to Communicate with Clarity — Diane Windingland
[33:33] What if AI could help you think more clearly and sharpen your message? This episode explores practical, human-fi...
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#288: Reflections on 11 Years of Writing for the Toastmaster Magazine – Bill Brown
[27:20] Discover insights, challenges, & lessons gained from more than a decade of writing for Toastmaster magazine—and...
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#287: Corporate Club Success: Gaining Executive Support is a Key – Lance Kotler
[31:36] Discover how corporate Toastmasters clubs boost workplace communication, leadership, and engagement—and how exec...
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#286: Sabyasachi (Saby) Sengupta — Meet the 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking
[36:05] From self-doubt to the world stage—hear how a speaker’s love for storytelling and humor led to victory at the To...
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#285: Leading from Your Zone of Genius – Aligning Work with Passion — Katie Stoddart
[29:47] Discover how working from your strengths and passions can unlock clarity, boost performance, and bring more fulf...
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