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#174: Accidental Comedian Finds His Funny – Stephan Dyer
Humor 2021-02-01
#174: Accidental Comedian Finds His Funny – Stephan Dyer

[26:56] Banker Stephan Dyer becomes accidental comedian through Toastmasters - shares his journey and comedy tips

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#173: Meet Our 2020 Newest and First Virtually Accredited Speaker - Mohamed Shukri
Accredited Speakers 2021-01-15
#173: Meet Our 2020 Newest and First Virtually Accredited Speaker - Mohamed Shukri

[28:34] Meet Mohamed Shukri - Toastmasters newly minted Accredited Speaker. Hear about his journey and how a safety shortcut can lead to a great safety culture

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#172: Confessions of a Podcast Host – Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque
Podcast 2021-01-01
#172: Confessions of a Podcast Host – Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque

[29:12] in this lighthearted yet informative episode, hosts Greg & Ryan lay their cards on the table sharing lessons learned from mistakes, missteps & miscues

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#171: Working From Home...Productively – Laura Vanderkam
Change 2020-12-15
#171: Working From Home...Productively – Laura Vanderkam

[21:26] Greg and Ryan speak with writer, author, and speaker Laura Vanderkam about maximizing productivity while working from home.

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#170: You Can Build Valuable Relationships Through Social Media – Victoria Salem
Networking 2020-12-01
#170: You Can Build Valuable Relationships Through Social Media – Victoria Salem

[29:58] Victoria Salem shares the benefits of networking online and how social media truly can build meaningful relationships

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#169: Vision Beyond Eyesight – Deborah McAlexander
Inspiration 2020-11-15
#169: Vision Beyond Eyesight – Deborah McAlexander

[28:58] Deborah McAlexander is a blind para dressage equestrian with an inspirational and courageous story of overcoming challenges and finding success.

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#168: Introducing Miss Hawaii USA 2020 and Toastmaster – Samantha Neyland
Podcast 2020-11-01
#168: Introducing Miss Hawaii USA 2020 and Toastmaster – Samantha Neyland

[27:21] Samantha Neyland, the current Miss Hawaii USA, shares how Toastmasters contributed to winning the interview portion of the competition and the crown.

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#167: Leading From the Driver's Seat – 2020-21 Int'l President Richard E. Peck, DTM
Podcast 2020-10-15
#167: Leading From the Driver's Seat – 2020-21 Int'l President Richard E. Peck, DTM

[28:48] On today's episode we meet the 2020-2021 Toastmasters International President, Richard E. Peck, DTM, from Seymour, CT USA.

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#166: Mike Carr—2020 World Champion of Public Speaking
Podcast 2020-10-01
#166: Mike Carr—2020 World Champion of Public Speaking

[29:59] Interview with Mike Carr 2020 World Champion of Public Speaking - his surreal experience of being the 1st virtual stage speech competition winner

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#165: Aristotle was a Toastmaster – John Bowe
Podcast 2020-09-15
#165: Aristotle was a Toastmaster – John Bowe

[29:49] A fascinating conversation with John Bowe, author of 'I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection'

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#164: Moderating Panel Discussions...Virtually – Kristin Arnold
Communication 2020-09-01
#164: Moderating Panel Discussions...Virtually – Kristin Arnold

[24:53]Kristin Arnold on how panels have changed over the past 5 years, best practices for panel success, & what you need to know when your participating in one

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#163: Mutual Coaching Bridges 41-Year Age Gap – Madonna Hanna & Marcus Chambers
Inspiration 2020-08-15
#163: Mutual Coaching Bridges 41-Year Age Gap – Madonna Hanna & Marcus Chambers

[28:24] Today's show features two guests, 41 years of age apart, brought together by an initial common athletic interest further solidified by a second one

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