The Toastmasters Podcast
Learn. Listen. Laugh!
Welcome to the new Toastmasters Podcast Series! Tune in to enjoy a new informative, entertaining and educational interview each week with your hosts, Bo Bennett and Ryan Levesque. Listen as Bo and Ryan explore Toastmasters topics and provide you with valuable tips that are sure to help you become the best speaker and leader you can be.
If you are interested in interviewing for a podcast episode, suggesting a topic or sharing feedback with your hosts, please e-mail podcast@toastmasters.org.
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Meet Bo and Ryan
Get to know your hosts! An introduction to podcasting.
Pre-Convention Kick-off- Get Fired Up! (Part 1)
Bo and Ryan meet with Pauline Shirley, Past International President and facilitator of this year's "First Timer's" event at the 2009 International Convention. Get fired up about some of the wonderful sessions and events at the 78th Annual International Convention in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
2009 International Convention (Part 1)
Live from Convention! Bo and Ryan meet with Greg Gazin who speaks about a creative and successful promotion his district held to promote high-quality Toastmasters Web sites. Past International Director, Jim Kokocki, speaks about running for International Director and the importance. Past International Director, Maimunah Natasha, shares her thoughts on the Convention so far. Finally we hear from this year's Golden Gavel award-winner, Bruce Tulgan.
2009 International Convention (Part 2)
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 and Sri Lanka).
2009 International Convention (Part 3)
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.
Interview with 2009-2010 International President, Gary Schmidt, DTM
Gary Schmidt, DTM the 2009-2010 International President of Toastmasters International shares his aspirations for the year. He discusses the many ways Toastmasters has improved his career and life, including the realization of a special childhood dream!
Interview with Carol Dean Schreiner, DTM
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?
Interview with Third Vice President, John Lau, DTM
Third Vice President of Toastmasters International, John Lau, DTM, talks with Bo and Ryan from Malaysia. John shares what motivated him to join Toastmasters, his journey on the leadership track and his responsibilities, aspirations and goals for his term as Third Vice President.
Getting Publicity for Your Toastmasters Club
Michael Varma, Public Relations Officer for the Founders District, shares how effective publicity can help maintain and attract members in your Toastmasters club and district.
Developing Business Communication Skills
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.
Speaking Tips from a 7' 4" Pro
Mark Eaton, member of Park City Toastmasters since 2005, talks about his career in the NBA with the Utah Jazz. Today, he is a businessman and motivational speaker who travels around the U.S. to tell the story of how he went from being a 7'4" 21-year-old mechanic who couldn't play basketball to an NBA All Star with a 12-year career.
Toastmasters International 85th Anniversary Edition
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 how Toastmasters has changed their lives.
From Toastmaster to Jeopardy Contestant
Deb Grehn, Past District Governor shares her experience as a game show contestant on the popular television quiz show, Jeopardy. Deb emphasizes the invaluable role that Toastmasters training had in helping her to achieve her life-long dream.
What's Your Hook? - New!
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!