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#095: 2015 International Convention Special Sneak Preview (Part 1) Jul 25, 2015

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[31:27] In this episode, you'll meet four of the speakers scheduled to present at the 2015 Toastmasters International Convention in Las Vegas next month, including: Marilyn Tam; Dana LaMon DTM, AS; Judy Carter; and Tim Gard, CSP, CPAE.

Toastmasters Podcast #094: Shelly-Ann Lovell — Leadership in the Hot Kitchen Jun 18, 2015

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[22:13] Greg Gazin speaks with Shelly-Ann Lovell, the executive chef and operator of Firewood Food Stop, a Cajun and Creole restaurant in Trinidad. She's been a Toastmaster for two years with the Nepuyo Toastmasters in Arima. Chef Lovell, whose photo graced the cover of the May 2015 issue of Toastmaster magazine, discusses the importance of displaying leadership in the high-pressure environment of a restaurant kitchen. Lovell shares her recipe for how she leads, inspires and motivates her team to reach their goals. She also talks about creativity—and even offers a tip for summer grilling!

Toastmasters Podcast #093: Push Yourself with High Performance Leadership May 13, 2015

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John Lente, DTM discusses how he used the High Performance Leadership (HPL) program to take on a challenge in his community and make a lasting impact.

Toastmasters Podcast #092: Peter Kossowan—Mr. Toast: A Master Club-Builder Apr 22, 2015

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[19:00] Greg speaks with Peter Kossowan, known as “Mr. Toast”—a master club-builder who has chartered 164 clubs and counting. Peter is a Distinguished Toastmaster and Past District 42 Governor from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He is also the recipient of two Presidential Citations from Toastmasters International.

Peter has volunteered for over 80 nonprofit organizations, but his greatest passion is Toastmasters; he's been a member for 45 years. Now in his mid-80s and a survivor of both cancer and a heart bypass, he attends 300 club meetings a year and continues to serve and inspire others with his dedicated leadership.

#091: Chief Ambassadors Speak About the Revitalized Education Program Mar 31, 2015

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Greg speaks with three of the 14 Chief Ambassadors (one from each region) who were interviewed in the March 2015 edition of the Toastmaster magazine.

We get to meet Distinguished Toastmasters Jan Vecchio, Region 12, District 70, from Sydney, Australia; Carl Duivenvoorden, Region 9, District 45, from New Brunswick, Canada; and Pamela McCown, Region 3, District 56, from Pasadena, Texas. All three share their thoughts about taking on this important role.

Toastmasters Podcast #090: Toastmasters for Aspiring Authors, with John Lesko Mar 03, 2015

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[24:10] How can participation in Toastmasters help authors and aspiring authors develop and hone content for publication? Published author John Lesko, DTM, a past district governor, joins Bo and Ryan to discuss this unique topic.

Toastmasters Podcast #089: Greg Van Borssum, Life: A Real Action Movie Feb 21, 2015

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[22:57] Greg speaks with Greg Van Borssum, filmmaker, inspirational speaker, former bodybuilding champion and Toastmaster. Van Borssum is co-founder of Australia-based Team Infinity, three self-described “ordinary Aussies” with “extraordinary stories” of success. He's also the fight choreographer and weapons advisor for the forthcoming movie Mad Max: Fury Road.

Van Borssum, who was profiled in the January 2015 issue of Toastmaster magazine, shares the dramatics ups and downs of his professional and personal journey, and discusses how anyone can overcome serious obstacles in life.

Toastmasters Podcast #088: Jonathan Li, The Expressive Leader Jan 20, 2015

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[19:30] Expressive Leadership Coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Li of theexpressiveleader.com joins Bo and Ryan from Hong Kong. Jonathan shares his story of going from an anxious, agitated speaker to a calm and comfortable communicator. He also talks about how listeners can benefit from what he calls the Expressive Leadership Model.

Toastmasters Podcast #087: Bo, Ryan, and Greg Share End-of-the-Year Toastmasters Tips Dec 30, 2014

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Bo, Ryan, and Greg finish up the year of Toastmasters Podcasts by each sharing something they learned in 2014 as members.

Toastmasters Podcast #086: Nita Patel, DTM, on Communication in the Workplace Dec 23, 2014

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[19:40] Nita Patel, DTM, is a Toastmaster from New Hampshire who works as an engineer and is active as a board member and leader in various professional societies. Ms. Patel was profiled in the December 2014 issue of the Toastmaster magazine, and she joins us to discuss the importance of clear communication in the workplace and beyond. Ms. Patel also touches on her experience as a female in a male-dominated profession, and the competitive advantage she brings to her career as an experienced Toastmaster.

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