

The Toastmasters Podcast
Greg Gazin
The official Toastmasters podcast featuring conversations on communication, confidence, leadership, and personal growth.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 0sec
#296: Africa’s Ascent: What Drove Toastmasters Growth – Frank Tsuro
[28:53] What led to rapid Toastmasters growth across Africa while global numbers declined? Frank Tsuro shares his experience and leadership insights others can use.

Mar 15, 2026 • 0sec
#295: Taking Speaking Skills to TV’s Shark Tank — Ari Siegel
[25:38] How Toastmasters skills helped one entrepreneur stay calm pitching on national TV—while sharing fascinating stories from history

Mar 1, 2026 • 0sec
#294: Beyond 500 Lunches with Strangers: Lessons on Achieving Anything – Nick Bendel
[36:05] A follow-up to 500 Lunches reveals what happened next and the lessons on confidence, conversation and achieving meaningful goals.

Feb 15, 2026 • 0sec
#293: Personal Experience: Toastmasters, Rotary & the Alliance – Stephanie Steckel
[31:27] A longtime Rotarian and newer Toastmaster shares how the Rotary–Toastmasters alliance shows up in real life—not just as a concept, but lived experience

Feb 1, 2026 • 0sec
#292: Untangling Cultural Knots to Create Mutual Connection – Maria Garaitonandia
[32:03] Learn why well-meaning communication can miss the mark & how cultural awareness builds bridges & prevents misunderstanding from hardening into judgement

Jan 15, 2026 • 0sec
#291: Using a Personal Energy Audit to Pause, Reflect, and Reset — Ambeka Khadse
[25:52] Time management isn’t always the answer. Discover how a personal Energy Audit improves clarity, follow-through, and presence for speakers and leaders.

Jan 1, 2026 • 0sec
#290: Mental Workouts make for a Better Mindset & Stronger Speaking — Sarah Centrella
[32:40] What if training your mind mattered as much as training your body? Learn how mental fitness helps speakers achieve their goals

Dec 15, 2025 • 0sec
#289: Using AI as a Thinking Partner to Communicate with Clarity — Diane Windingland
[33:33] What if AI could help you think more clearly and sharpen your message? This episode explores practical, human-first ways to use it.

Dec 1, 2025 • 0sec
#288: Reflections on 11 Years of Writing for the Toastmaster Magazine – Bill Brown
[27:20] Discover insights, challenges, & lessons gained from more than a decade of writing for Toastmaster magazine—and how they can elevate your skills!

Nov 15, 2025 • 0sec
#287: Corporate Club Success: Gaining Executive Support is a Key – Lance Kotler
[31:36] Discover how corporate Toastmasters clubs boost workplace communication, leadership, and engagement—and how executive support can help them thrive.


