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  • #284: Singing: A Secret Weapon for Confident Communication – Jillian Mitchell

    #284: Singing: A Secret Weapon for Confident Communication – Jillian Mitchell
    Oct 1 2025
    [39:37] What do singing and public speaking have in common? According to Jillian Mitchell, more than you might think. In this fun and hands on episode, host Greg Gazin chats with Jill about why singing isn’t just for performers—it’s a secret weapon for confident communication. A professional singer, recording artist, and vocal coach with nearly 20 years of experience, Jill explains how singing strengthens your voice, sharpens articulation, improves pitch, and builds stamina. More than mechanics, she reveals how singing taps into the emotional side of the voice, helping speakers connect with authenticity and presence.
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  • #283: Storytelling & Presentation Tips through Audio Book Narration – Karen Merritt

    #283: Storytelling & Presentation Tips through Audio Book Narration – Karen Merritt
    Sep 15 2025
    [30:29] What do Shakespeare, children’s stories, and medical role-playing have in common? For Karen Merritt, they’re all part of her fascinating journey as an actor, voiceover artist, audiobook narrator, and Toastmaster. In this episode, Greg Gazin chats with Karen about how the art of audio & voice narration can sharpen your storytelling, boost your confidence, and bring any presentation to life.
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  • #282: Inviting Opportunity: Meet 2025-2026 International President Aletta Rochat, DTM

    #282: Inviting Opportunity: Meet 2025-2026 International President Aletta Rochat, DTM
    Sep 1 2025
    [30:44] Meet Distinguished Toastmaster Aletta Rochat, the 2025--2026 Toastmasters International President from Cape Town, South Africa. Aletta is an inner life skills wisdom partner and certified coach, an accomplished author and global speaker who has delivered training in 21 countries. She also coaches TEDx speakers to craft messages that leave a lasting impact. In August 2025, she made history as the first International President from Africa and only the tenth woman in 100 years to lead Toastmasters International.
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  • #281: Hummingbirds, Helicopters & an Underwater Guinness World Record – Eric Pittman

    #281: Hummingbirds, Helicopters & an Underwater Guinness World Record – Eric Pittman
    Aug 15 2025
    [24:08] What do helicopters, hummingbirds, and an underwater puppet show have in common? In the world of Eric Pittman—just about everything. From bush pilot to wildlife filmmaker to Guinness World Record holder, this Toastmaster has lived a life full of bold pivots, creative stunts, and surprising impact. In this episode, Greg Gazin chats with Eric about filming for BBC and Netflix, building a foundry, saving orcas, and how Toastmasters helped him find his voice—on stage and on camera.
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  • #280: Communicating With Teens—How Talking & Listening Help You Both – Alice Shikina

    #280: Communicating With Teens—How Talking & Listening Help You Both – Alice Shikina
    Aug 1 2025
    [33:47] Navigating conversations with teenagers can often feel like stepping into a minefield—especially when met with shrugs, silence, or eye-rolls. In this episode, Greg Gazin chats with Alice Shikina, a seasoned mediator, negotiation coach, and author, who shares practical strategies from her recent Toastmaster Magazine article, Tips for Communicating with Your Teen.
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  • #279: The Power and Practice of True Collaboration – Monique Levesque-Pharoah

    #279: The Power and Practice of True Collaboration – Monique Levesque-Pharoah
    Jul 15 2025
    [29:47] What does real collaboration look like in action? In this episode, we explore how intentional listening, relationship-building, and shared leadership can transform how we work together‚Äîboth inside Toastmasters and out. You’ll hear how one leader, Past International Director Monique Levesque-Pharaoh applied these principles in her personal and professional life, and how embracing collaboration can help others feel seen, heard, and empowered. Z10M5fKrdMeNNlGQ591G
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  • #278: How to Take Great Photos: The Do’s, Don’ts & Tips – Bambi Cash & Blake Carver

    #278: How to Take Great Photos: The Do’s, Don’ts & Tips – Bambi Cash & Blake Carver
    Jul 1 2025
    [36:06] Ever wish you could retake that one photo‚Äîthe one where someone blinked, the lighting was off, or the moment passed before you were ready? In this photo-themed episode, Toastmasters International’s visual media pros Bambi Cash and Blake Carver, the creative forces behind the stunning images and videos that define the organization’s brand share behind-the-scenes insights from global events and offer practical tips to help everyone‚Äîfrom club PR officers to smartphone selfie-takers‚Äîcapture better, more intentional photos.
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  • #277: Envision Y(OUR) Next Move: 2025 International Convention – Dilip Abayasekara

    #277: Envision Y(OUR) Next Move: 2025 International Convention – Dilip Abayasekara
    Jun 15 2025
    [33:30] Hosting a Toastmasters International Convention is no small feat‚Äîbut when it’s the first convention of the organization’s second century and held in historic Philadelphia, the energy and symbolism are unmatched. In this episode, we chat with Dilip Abayasekara, DTM, AS, Past International President, and the 2025 Host District Chair, all about it and what makes this year’s event extra special.
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