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Toastmasters Podcast #125: 2017 International Convention Preview (Part I) Jul 24, 2017

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[42:40] In this first of a two part series, we’ll meet four of the presenters who will grace the stage at the 2017 International Convention, August 23–26, at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia:

Diane Ciotta, “Life is Like a Sales Call”

Delatorro McNeal II, MS, CSP, “Toastmaster to Top Speaker” (Keynote)

Sandra McDowell, MA, CEC, PCC, “Neuroleadership: Leading With the Brain in Mind”

Shailee Basnet, “Together We Reach Higher”

Register for the convention today by visiting:
www.toastmasters.org/Events/2017-International-Convention/Registration-options

Toastmasters Podcast #124: 23 Speeches in 24 Hours—Franco Scanga Jun 20, 2017

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Connect with Franco at the official website for his challenge: http://talkforacure.ca

#123: Self-Professed Product of her Community—Natalie Torres-Haddad, ACS Jun 05, 2017

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Natalie is a self-professed product of her community and credits Toastmasters with helping her build her career and reach her personal goals. In this episode, she joins host Greg Gazin and shares a number of her initiatives, including starting LA’s Prom Closet, teaching and speaking to young Latinos on education and financial literacy, and how she draws from her personal experiences to help others achieve their goals.

Natalie can be reached at financiallysavvylatina.weebly.com.

Toastmasters Podcast #122: Storytelling—David Pokorny of West Side Stories May 13, 2017

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David is the founder of West Side Stories in Petaluma, California—a popular, local storytelling event, based on The Moth’s StorySLAM format.

#121: What Can Freestyle Rappers Teach Toastmasters?—Jordan & Isaac of Free Daps Apr 19, 2017

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[27:10] Jordan Keyes (aka Heir Jordan) & Isaac Folchs (aka Isaac Knox) are founders of the comedic improv and freestyle rap group Free Daps. Listen as they share their experiences with Bo & Ryan including how they honed their craft competing in contentious rap battles in the underground hip-hop scene and what it's like entertaining audiences of all ages at Disney World and beyond with their unique fusion of hilarious word play and hip-hop.

Jordan & Issac provide insight on dealing with performance anxiety, connecting with an audience, “bombing” on stage, and thinking on your feet (you’ll never view Table Topics the same way!).

Be sure to listen to the entire podcast to hear an impromptu Toastmasters-inspired freestyle rap!

Learn more about Free Daps and connect with them at www.freedaps.com.

Toastmasters Podcast #120: Lessons from the Sound Booth, Stage & Screen—Lili Wexu Apr 04, 2017

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[29:09] Trilingual voice-over artist, actor, director and Toastmaster Lili Wexu was featured in the March 2017 issue of the Toastmaster in the cover story entitled "Toastmasters Act Out.” Lili joins Greg and Ryan and tells how she stumbled into a career in voice-overs and how Toastmasters has contributed to her overall success. She provides valuable tips related to protecting your voice, preparing for voice-over recording, and sounding conversational when reading scripted material. Lili also gives insight on how to bring authenticity to your speaking voice.

Lili can be reached at LiliWexu.com.

#119: Snackification of Communication: Pros and Cons—Lisa B. Marshall Mar 15, 2017

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[29:00] Communications expert Lisa B. Marshall joins the show to follow-up on her article in the February 2017 issue of the Toastmaster: "Snackification of Communication".

Communication is increasingly “snackified” in today’s world, bringing with it both communication benefits and challenges. Greg and Ryan discuss the pros and cons of this new trend with Lisa, and how to balance your communication “diet”.
Lisa B. Marshall is a communications expert who provides consulting services and delivers workshops. She is the author of Smart Talk and Ace Your Interview as well as the host of the Public Speaker and Smart Talk podcasts.

(Photo by Joan Ford Photography)

#118: From Shy & Self-Conscious to World-Class Speaker, Mary Cheyne Feb 23, 2017

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Today, she is a professional speaker and trainer, leading workshops at corporations and organizations on how to become a better public speaker and communicator. Mary has trained over 15,000 people in more than 25 cities around the world and she also teaches communications-related classes at Northeastern University in Boston.
In this episode, Mary shares her transformation from a shy, self-conscious computer programmer into a world-class public speaker. She also addresses an often-overlooked component of speaking—dealing with one's "inner critic”, which is the topic of her recently published book, “Present” Yourself in Public Speaking—Tell Your Inner Critic to SHUT UP! And the Real You to SPEAK UP!

Toastmasters Podcast #117: Late-Night Host John Kerwin—Engaging New Members Jan 10, 2017

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[29:20] This episode features an interview with John Kerwin, host of The John Kerwin Show, a late-night show on DIRECTV. Still in his first year as a Toastmaster, John has already earned his CC and CL, competed in humorous and evaluation district contests, served as club president, and more. Listen as he shares about his experience as a new Toastmaster and offers his ideas on how new members can make an impact and how clubs can reduce their turnover rate.

#116: Color Switch—Beating the Odds, Game Developer David Reichelt, ACS Dec 20, 2016

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After the interview, Ryan speaks with co-host and Gadget Guy Greg Gazin, who authored the original article, about his experience interviewing David and having his first article published in the Toastmaster magazine.

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