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[25:50] Join Bo and Ryan as they share their journeys to achieving Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) status. Bo completed all his speeches in just six months, and Ryan is still on his journey more than 10 years after he began. Is one path better than the other? What are the advantages and disadvantage
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[20:00] Susan Cain, author of the New York Times best-selling book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking," shares important and sometimes surprising insights about the differences between introverts and extroverts, and how introverts can be powerful leaders and communica
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[25:04] John Lau, DTM, of Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia, was elected Toastmasters’ 2012-2013 International President at the 2012 International Convention in Orlando, Florida. John is the chief executive and owner of the Acme Group of Companies, a management consultancy. He is also a Sarawak State Chair
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[15:30] Go on location to the 2012 International Speech Contest at the International Convention in Orlando, Florida! Listen in as International President John Lau, DTM, introduces the contest winners. Hear a post-contest interview with the new World Champion of Public Speaking, Ryan Avery of Portlan
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[12:10] Join Bo and Ryan as they spend the morning in an elevator talking to Toastmasters. What better place to discuss the art of elevator speeches? On that note, what would you say if a fellow elevator rider asked you, "What's the one piece of advice you would give your fellow Toastmasters on comm
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[41:50] Career Coach Lisa Panarello, CC; Speechwriter and Communications Strategist Pete Weissman, CTM, CL; 2012 Keynote Speaker Joel Manby, president and chief executive officer of Herschend Family Entertainment; and 2012 Golden Gavel recipient John C. Maxwell, an internationally renowned leadersh
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[29:40] Speech and voice coach Paddy Kennedy; SmithBucklin Corporation CEO Henry Givray; entrepreneur and consultant Lars Sudmann, DTM; and 2011 World Champion of Public Speaking Jock Elliott, ATM, offer a sneak preview of the education sessions each will present at the International Convention in A
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[18:00] Toastmaster Linda Cohen talks about what she has learned from her experiences with the media, including the first time she appeared on TV. She had gone on a local morning show to discuss her book 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life, which explor
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