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Toastmasters Podcast #030: Narges Nirumvala-Reigniting Your Passion for Toastmasters
[22:40] Narges Nirumvala is a professional freelance writer and an accomplished public speaker skilled in developing and conducting persuasive presentations. She is a passionate Toastmaster who understands how to help other members energize their Toastmasters experience. Listen as Narges shares 10
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Toastmasters Podcast #029: Dan Caro on Inspiration
[28:25] Dan Caro is an ambassador for Shriners of North America, an author and a professional speaker who shares stories about personal fulfillment and achievement. At the age of two, Dan sustained third-degree burns to over seventy percent of his body. His relentless attitude and resiliency prove
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Toastmasters Podcast #028: Doreen Pendgracs on Volunteering
[22:35] Doreen Pendgracs is a freelance writer, photographer, and speaker. She left the corporate world in 1993 to embark on a new career as a professional speaker. Doreen has co-authored two books: “Frommer's Newfoundland & Labrador” and the “Manitoba Book of Everything.” She has written numerous
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Toastmasters Podcast #027: Master Evaluations with Bob Turel, DTM
[17:50] Bob Turel, DTM teaches the technique of giving effective speech evaluations. When done correctly, evaluations can offer valuable insight to a speaker on which elements of their speech have the greatest opportunity for change and improvement. Learn how to incorporate the 3-part "sandwich meth
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Toastmasters Podcast #026: Pecha Kucha with Sunny Marie Hackman, ACB, CL
[25:05] Sunny Marie Hackman, a storyteller, and writer tell us about a new fast-paced, exciting presentation style that is capturing the imagination of speakers all over the world.
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Toastmasters Podcast #025: Comedy with Daniel Nainan
Comedian Daniel Nainan joins us and shares his story.
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Toastmasters Podcast #024: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone with Linda E. Allen
[19:53] As a new or experienced speaker enhancing your presentation skills requires you to step out of your comfort zone. While this move is never easy, Linda Allen, the author of "Don't Get Comfortable," from the February 2010 issue of the Toastmaster, offers tips to make it a smooth transition.
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Toastmasters Podcast #023: Fighting Stage Fright with Karen Twichell
[19:34] Much like other professional speakers, Karen Twichell, ACS, must fight off the fear of public speaking. Karen offers advice on how to alleviate the public speaking jitters that ultimately sneak up on all of us.
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Toastmasters Podcast #022: Finding Inspiration with Joel A. Pogar
[17:05] What is inspiration and how do you get it? Joel A. Pogar, CC, president of Parker Toastmasters in Parker, Colorado shares his insight on finding inspiration for speeches. Discover endless speech topics in life's everyday sources.
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Toastmasters Podcast #021: Overcoming Objections with Sam Silverstein
[18:05] Successful leaders know how to overcome objections. Sam Silverstein, past president of the National Speakers Association, talks about how to overcome objections and how to hurdle the protests in your path. For more information about Sam Silverstein, visit: SamSilverstein.com.
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Toastmasters Podcast #020: Delivering the Bad News... with Style
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Toastmasters Podcast #019: Conversation Skills at the Holiday Party
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