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Public Speaking 2009-12-08

Toastmasters Podcast #018: The Ice Breaker: A Story of Survival

[11:18] The 'Ice Breaker,' Project 1 of the Competent Communication manual, might take the award for the most-feared speech however it helps to know every Toastmaster goes through it. With the support from your fellow Toastmasters, the Ice Breaker can be an exciting and wonderful experience. Richard

Communication 2009-11-18

Toastmasters Podcast #017: Mutlicultural PR

[18:26] Corin Ramos is a member of the Yorba Linda-Placentia Toastmasters club in Yorba Linda, California. A first-generation Filipino American, Corin is president of Walson Communications, a multicultural public relations, and marketing agency based in Orange County, California. Corin shares her vi

Speechwriting 2009-11-11

Toastmasters Podcast #016: What's Your Hook?

[16:16] Do you want to make your message stick? Kevin Carroll, author of the book “What’s Your Hook?” shares secrets he’s learned from 17 years in the advertising industry. Learn how to use stories, analogies, props and more to 1. Grab your listeners’ attention. 2. Make your message easy to understa

Podcast 2009-11-06

Toastmasters Podcast #015: Interview with a "Pre Toastmaster"

Sean Bossie is an aspiring Toastmaster, hoping to charter a club in rural Northern New Hampshire.

Podcast 2009-10-30

Toastmasters Podcast #014: From Toastmaster to Jeopardy Contestant

Toastmasters Deb Grehn shares about her appearance on the popular television quiz show, Jeopardy.

Miscellaneous 2009-10-22

Toastmasters Podcast #013: Toastmasters International 85th Anniversary Edition

[32:03] October 22 is an auspicious date for Toastmasters around the world. It marks the day that a small group of people, led by Dr. Ralph C. Smedley, held the first official Toastmasters meeting in the basement of a YMCA in Santa Ana, California, USA. Today Toastmasters is much more than public sp

Podcast 2009-10-16

Toastmasters Podcast #012: Speaking Tips from a 7ft 4in Pro

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Communication 2009-10-07

Toastmasters Podcast #011: Developing Business Communication Skills

[19:58] Janelle Thomas, CC, joins us to discuss the importance of effective communication in a business setting, and the many ways participation in Toastmasters can help entrepreneurs and other professionals hone their skills.