Join host Mickey Bennett in this lively chat with past Toastmasters District Director Garv Shaker. They dive into how everyday club roles—like secretary, evaluator, or timer—build real-world skills that boost your career. From note-taking promotions to mastering feedback and trusting the process (with a Gandhi twist!), discover why Toastmasters isn't just about speeches—it's your leadership launchpad. Perfect for aspiring leaders looking to level up.Highlights (Chapter Markers):0:00 - Intro Teaser: The Superstar Member Dilemma -0:36 - Welcome and Episode Overview - 1:02 - Toastmasters as an Educational Journey -2:34 - Why People Join and Stay: Learning and Fun -3:37 - Setting Boundaries in Leadership -4:24 - Risks of Over-Reliance on Superstars - How clubs can capsize without balanced leadership,5:20 - Evolving Needs and Core Skills - How members' needs change but the drive for confidence in speaking and leading remains.6:31 - Real-World Translations of Roles - 7:35 - Personal Growth from Evaluations -8:58 - Critical Listening from Ah-Counter Role - 9:42 - Feedback in Work and Toastmasters -11:52 - Post-Evaluation Conversations - The value of follow-up talks after evaluations,13:12 - Believing in the Process: Gandhi's Story -16:42 - Trusting Toastmasters Processes - Lessons from roles like timer on pacing speeches18:05 - Pathways and Project Thoughtfulness - How Toastmasters' structured paths ensure maximum learning from time invested.18:47 - Processes in Business and Education - Parallels to workplace frustrations,20:42 - Dangers of Cutting Corners -21:48 - Episode Wrap-Up and Teaser -