The Toastmasters Podcast

[39:38] Building and Sustaining Vibrant Toastmaster Programs in Corporations is an important subject for anyone involved with corporate clubs, either as a sponsor, mentor, coach, member, potential member or district leader. In this extended interview, Greg and Ryan speak with Pat Johnson, DTM PIP about her new step-by-step handbook of the same name. Pat offers a deep dive into the subject which suggests alternative ways Toastmasters can work within the corporate world. We learn about how these clubs or programs are different from traditional community clubs and what we can do to sustain them and keep them vibrant. We also get a primer on "Corporate Speak" versus Toastmaster jargon, and more. Pat Johnson, DTM is an ontological coach, a Toastmasters Past International President and a Toastmaster since 1983. Pat can be reached at PatTheTrainer@shaw.ca.Pat's book, A Handbook for Building and Sustaining Vibrant Toastmaster Programs in Corporations is available from the Toastmasters On-Line store, Item B79.

[22:30] There’s a strong link between yoga and public speaking, according to Christine Clapp, DTM. Listen as she enlightens us about an epiphany she had and whether you’re into yoga or not and on how connecting the two can offer great insights into helping you become a better speaker. Read her article:  Yoga and Public Speaking: The two may have more in common than you think in the March 2019 issue of the Toastmaster Magazine.Christine can be reached at info@spokenwithAuthority.com or on Twitter at @ChristineClapp. You can find her book Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts at PresentingAtWork.com.

  

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Bob "Idea Man" Hooey is a professional speaker, his motto is, "Have Mouth, Will Travel.” Bob has been enlightening audiences around the world for over a quarter century and has also authored over 30 books and counting.Hooey was featured in the January 2018 issue of the Toastmaster Magazine. He’s been a Toastmaster for 28 years and currently serving as a Regional Advisor for Region IV. Bob lives in Egremont, Alberta Canada, District 99.Hooey shares highlights of his humble Toastmasters beginnings and stories about his journey to his AS designation and what he learned along the way. You'll also hear about how the AS program has evolved and how both Toastmasters International and AS recipients are taking this once hidden secret and moving it to the forefront. You'll also hear about new clubs focused on the AS & professional speaking, available AS resources and how those who have previously earned their AS are available for helping others.Accredited Speaker resources can be found at www.toastmasters.org/Membership/Accredited-Speaker.You can also reach Bob at Ideaman.net. 

[23:57] On Saturday August 25, 2018, Ramona J. Smith of Houston, Texas, U.S.A, District 56, became the 2018 World Champion of Public Speaking. Her contest speech, "Still Standing" was delivered to an audience of nearly 2,000 people from around the world during the finals of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Smith is a high school educator, speaker, author, blogger and poet and is only the fifth woman to capture the title of World Champion of Public Speaking title since the contest's inception in 1938. In this episode, Smith offers us a glimpse into her journey and what she learned along the way. We get an insight into her championship winning speech and how she uses the analogy of a fight in a boxing ring to share how she was able to overcome her failures, including a divorce and dropping out of college not once, but four times but was never down for the count. We also learn a little about her miracle son, Ryan.Ramona J. Smith can be reached at RamonaJSmith.com.You can watch Ramona's winning speech, or catch her semi-final speech along with the entire competition at Toastmasters-On-Demand.  

[34:26] In this second of a two part series, Ryan and Greg speak with four of the presenters who will grace the stage at the 2018 International Convention, August 22–25, in Chicago, Illinois: - Pat Johnson: Building and Sustaining Vibrant Corporate Clubs - Mohammed Murad: Is Leadership for Me?  - Johnny Campbell: Embracing the Winds of Change—Adjust Your Sails- Sarah Khan: #BeginWithinRegister for the convention today by visiting the convention Registration page. If you can't be there, take in the Convention with your Virtual Ticket via Toastmasters On-Demand.

[26:24] Toastmasters’ most prestigious award is the Golden Gavel. Since 1959, the award has been given annually to an individual distinguished in the fields of communication and leadership. Toastmasters International has named Keith Ferrazzi as its 2018 Golden Gavel recipient for his leadership in the field of networking and relationship-building. The award recognizes Ferrazzi's extensive influence in encouraging individuals and organizations to build trusting, mutually beneficial relationships. Ferrazzi will accept the award in August at the 87th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Chicago, Illinois, United States.In this episode, Mr. Ferrazzi shares:— the role speech and debate played in launching his college education and career— how he connects with audiences even in high stakes speaking situations— what it means that we are all hardwired for better relationships— insightful perspective on the value of working positively with people with whom we may have very different perspectives and opinions— why most people’s definition of integrity does not go far enough — suggestions on how a “Conference Commando” approach can help you extract the most value from your next conference or convention experience.  

[19:38] In this episode, Greg speaks with the attendees from the floor at the 2017 International Convention in Vancouver. You'll learn about who they are, where they come from, their experiences, takeaways and their favorite highlights of the convention. You'll hear from Toastmasters from all around the globe, ranging from local Toastmasters to others who trekked up to 40 hours to get to Vancouver to attend the premier event. Some are new Toastmasters, joining within the last month and others have been members for decades.If you’ve never attended an International Convention, listen to what the attendees have to say. There are so many events and activities packed into the four-day event and there's truly something for everyone.

[27:05] It takes a lot of helping hands to make an International Convention successful. In this episode, recorded live in Vancouver at the 86th annual International Convention, Greg has a conversation with Joe Da Silva, DTM who tells us - what's involved in his role as Volunteer Coordinator Chair overseeing some 240+ volunteers; some of the things he's learned and what people can expect, learn and experience as a volunteer. In the second half of the podcast, you'll get to meet seven volunteers, many who have taken on various tasks during the event. You'll learn why they signed up to offer at least 10 hours of their time, some of the things they've experienced, even behind the scenes. You’ll no doubt sense the fun they had, the people they met, some memorable moments and the endless opportunities for leadership.