https://tinyurl.com/StolenInnocenceBook Francoise Bowen, a Toastmasters leader and newly published author from the dual island country Antigua and Barbuda located in the Caribbean, shares her inspiring journey of personal growth, healing, and advocacy. A member of Toastmasters since 2014, Francoise has leveraged the organization to develop her communication, leadership, and cultural adaptability skills. She is active in three Toastmasters districts spanning the Caribbean, Canada, an...
Listen in on this delightful conversation with past Blue Mountains Toastmaster member Jess Kingsford.Happy Hearts Parenting is a not-for-profit organisation helping parents and carers of young children promote their child's wellbeing by nurturing their moral development.Learn more about our Foundations Program: http://happyheartsparenting.org/moreinfo_sfVisit the Happy Hearts Parenting website: https://happyheartsparenting.org/Jess shares her transformative journey and insights from her exper...
Glen has been a Toastmaster for nearly 10 years, shares his journey and leadership experiences within the organization. Glen has held numerous leadership roles, starting as VP of Education six months into his membership and advancing to District Director for District 72. He underscored the personal and professional growth these roles offered, including enhanced confidence, networking, and exposure to new ideas. He found his club presidency role most fulfilling for its te...
Listen in on Lydia’s inspiring journey with Toastmasters. Lydia joined her first club in White Rock, BC, Canada. She was motivated by a desire to improve public speaking for a sales career. Over 30 years, she’s participated in various clubs, including advance and online clubs, and held numerous leadership roles. Lydia’s Toastmasters journey includes being a district director twice (2017–2018 and 2020–2021). The first tenure coincided with the intern...
Listen in on this delightful conversation with Accredited Speaker, and Company Culture Pro – Stephanie Angelo. Stephanie joined me virtually from Arizona. She initially joined Toastmasters around 2005 but left due to time constraints, eventually rejoining in 2017, becoming a member of the Rise and Shine club. Professionally, Stephanie is a company culture consultant focused on creating organizations that combat culture stagnation. Toastmasters provides her with a pl...
Listen in on this delightful conversation with Kory.Kory joined Toastmasters in 2006 to find purpose after a personal life change, attracted by the focus on communication and community. With over 18 years of experience, he currently belongs to four hybrid clubs across different U.S. states. He values hybrid meetings for the chance to connect globally and experience varied customs and meeting styles. His commitment to Toastmasters extends to leadership, having served in multiple club role...
I first interviewed Nitay Yair Levi in March 2022. , Nitay is the second-place winner in the 2021 World Championship of Public Speaking. He recounted his journey, which began when his wedding speech performance fell flat, prompting him to seek improvement. Initially hesitant and introverted, Nitay joined City Tattersall's Club in 2019 and took six months to give his first "icebreaker" speech. Encouraged by evaluations and mentorship, he competed, placing second in his first contest. ...
In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, previous guests offers advice to those considering membership, emphasizing the value of confronting fears and stepping out of comfort zones to improve communication skills. Many express that while joining can be intimidating, Toastmasters provides a supportive and welcoming environment where members are encouraged to practice speaking, listening, and leadership in a non-judgmental setting. Key takeaways include being ...
My next guest, Charmaine shares her journey of joining Toastmasters, explaining her motivation to enhance her public speaking and speechwriting skills. Despite her extensive teaching experience of over 44 years, Charmaine felt that she needed to refine her skills in engaging audiences beyond the traditional classroom setting. Toastmasters provided a supportive environment where she could expand her comfort zone and focus on specific skills like timing and eye contact. In...
TIME SENSITVE –Dale will be a part of the Spectacular Online Event to Celebrate the Centennial of Toastmasters!As one of 100 speakers (speaking 2nd) from 10 regions, spanning 20 hours from New Zealand to Hawaii, this is an event you won’t want to miss.This online event will be held on Saturday, October 19th and will run non-stop for 20 hours, starting in New Zealand and concluding in Hawaii. World Travelers Toastmasters Club will take on an unforgettable journey of Honoring t...
What a pleasure to get to relive the 100 Anniversary Toastmasters Convention with Maria and Lou in this highly entertaining podcast.
Ross has been a member of Toastmasters on and off for almost 30 years, but he professes and I agree “Once a Toastmaster, always a Toastmaster.” Listen in to this reflective episode where we delve into the concept of communication, seeing it as a complex, multi-directional process where individuals reflect on and internalize messages, which then shape personal responses. Reflecting on Toastmasters, Ross shares how the organization functions as a communal space for ...
Justin was motivated to join Toastmasters after a humiliating experience giving a speech at a friend's 50th birthday party. Despite thinking he was a decent public speaker, his jokes fell flat, and the speech was poorly received. This moment of realization pushed him to seek improvement, leading him to discover Toastmasters. His first experience at a Toastmasters meeting involved participating in a table topic, where his joke succeeded, contrasting with his earlier failure. Justin has be...
What a pleasure, speaking with fellow toastmaster podcaster Melanie Surplice. Mel, who shares her journey with Toastmasters, her first encounter with Toastmasters was during high school, when a local club ran a six-week speech craft course that left a lasting impression on her. Currently, Mel is a member of two clubs: Mount Gravatt, where she's been for three and a half years, and Leading Edge Advanced Toastmasters, which she joined 18 months ago. Her motivation to retur...
Delightful conversation with past Toastmaster member Cat.Cat joined Toastmasters in 2011 to improve communication skills, which were hindering her professional effectiveness. Initially, she struggled with public speaking and lacked confidence, often feeling nervous during speeches. She found Toastmasters invaluable in overcoming these challenges, eventually gaining confidence and enjoying the experience. Cat appreciated the supportive environment, the chance to participate in local compe...
Delightful conversation with Noni, DTM, and 28 year member of Toastmasters.Noni shares her initial reluctance to join Toastmasters despite encouragement from a friend at UNICEF in New York. Skeptical at first, they were hesitant about participating in public speaking, associating it with unnatural delivery. However, after a demo meeting that attracted 46 members in 1996, Noni became involved and appreciated the non-pushy, encouraging environment of Toastmasters. She discusses...
Vicki joined Toastmasters after being inspired by a friend 40 years ago and later by a colleague at work. She is now a member of three clubs: Springwood Toastmasters, Enhanced Toastmasters, and Corrective Speakers. Vicki has been a Toastmaster for 10 years and has held various leadership roles, including area director, Western Division Director and district 90 administration manager.In her leadership roles, Vicki learned self-control, patience, and improved listening skills. She emphasi...
Lou's story stands out from most Toastmasters members, who typically join to enhance their public speaking skills. She joined Toastmasters 20 years ago after a personal crisis—her husband of 22 years abruptly left her, profoundly altering her life. Feeling embarrassed and lost, she decided to engage in new activities and walked into Toastmasters. Initially hesitant and emotional, she was warmly welcomed by Ingleburn Toastmasters. The supportive environment of Toastmasters helped her...
https://guymickle.com/Guy's Story - He joined Toastmasters while pursuing a PhD at the Australian National University, initially drawn by curiosity and the opportunity to meet new people and improve public speaking skills. He first spoke publicly during his engineering degree and found it nerve-wracking. Despite a long gap, he rejoined Toastmasters after moving to the Blue Mountains to socialize and practice speaking. He belongs to two clubs: Glenbrook and Blue Mountains, each with uniqu...
Jeni rejoined Toastmasters after a 40-year hiatus. Jeni recalls joining initially to gain confidence for her corporate board meetings, where she was the only female senior manager. She found the Table Topics exercise particularly useful in thinking and speaking simultaneously. Although she enjoyed her time, she eventually left due to time constraints.Recently, Jeni rejoined Toastmasters to fill a gap in her retirement activities. She enjoys the diverse and youthful energy of her new club in t...