The Toastmasters Podcast

[24:33]  Chris Witt works with business leaders  - CEOs, presidents, executives, owners, and senior managers - who want to speak in a way that advances their organization's success. He also works with high-level technical professionals - senior scientists, engineers, and programmers - who want to present sophisticated material in a way that non-technical audiences can understand and use. This podcast presents advice to technical presenters and summarizes Chris Witt's article Not All Ideas Are Created Equal from the September 2010 issue of the Toastmaster.

[24:10] David Brooks, 1990 World Champion of Public Speaking, presents his workshop on the Essentials of Effective Speaking. David has traveled all over the world providing these important tips every speaker should consider before making a presentation.

[47:28] Join Bo and Ryan for a special event on day three of the 2010 Convention - the Toastmasters Podcast live with an audience! Meet convention attendees, listen as Immediate Past President Gary Schmidt reflects on his year as President, play Jeopardy! and meet David Henderson, the 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking.

[15:45] Join Bo, Ryan, and guest host Greg Gazin on day two of the 2010 Convention in Palm Desert, California. 

[15:23]  Get to know the keynote speaker before 2010 Convention. Todd is a veteran television host, international keynote presenter and a Toastmaster. Perhaps best known for bringing audiences face to face with the world's biggest stars on E! Entertainment Television, Todd has also hosted programs on the Game Show Network. In addition, he is a certified personal life coach and founder of Todd Newton Life Strategies in Boston, Mass., which helps individuals and groups reach new levels of personal development. Listen as Todd shares his background and provides a sneak peek to his presentation in August.For more information about Todd please visit: http://www.toastmasters.org/2010Convention

[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 tips to reignite your passion (also featured in the June 2010 issue of the Toastmaster magazine). Find out more about Narges by visiting www.nargesnirumvala.com or read her blog at myvancouverlife.wordpress.com.

[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 that nothing is impossible even achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a musician. Listen as Dan speaks about inspiration.