The Toastmaster's Experience
"The Toastmaster's Experience," a podcast packed with valuable knowledge and motivation from real Toastmasters members. Each episode explores the transformative journeys of individuals who have used Toastmasters to overcome fears, enhance speaking abilities, and achieve personal growth. Discover actionable tips and techniques to improve your speaking and leadership skills.—PLEASE subscribe to "The Toastmaster's Experience" and start your journey toward becoming a more confident communicator and effective leader.
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New episodes are posted each Tuesday, always looking for current, past, newer, and long-term Toastmasters who would love to share their stories.
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Interviews can be recorded in my studio (only of course if you live near the Blue Mountains, NSW Australia 🇦🇺) , on Zoom or via my nifty portable H5 Zoom recorder. 😊
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Episodes
40 episodes
EP 39 - Frankie Uncluttered: The Evaluator’s Mind at Work
Frankie joined Toastmasters out of love—curious about her then-boyfriend’s eloquence and weekly meetings. Her first impression of Parramatta Breakfast Toastmasters was all the clapping, but she quickly saw the confidence it instilled. Though he...
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EP 38 - Beauty Queen, Boardroom and a Bicycle: Remona's Toastmaster's Journey"
In this inspiring episode, Ramona Moodley shares her journey from shy child to confident communicator, blending personal transformation with professional growth.Ramona joined Toastmasters in August 2024, seeking to move from knowi...
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EP 37 - Helping others shine with Verity Price
In this inspiring episode of The Toastmasters Experience, I interview 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking, Verity Price. Verity shares her Toastmasters journey, beginning in 2011 when she joined out of curio...
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EP 36 - 10 Toastmasters, 1 Question: Life-Changing Advice
This special episode of The Toastmasters Experience compiles powerful advice from 10 seasoned Toastmasters, including award-winning speakers, coaches, and leaders with over 100 years of combined experience. Each offers heartfelt encour...
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EP 35 - Alchemy in Action: Jody on Speaking and Becoming
To connect with Jody – https://www.jodydontje.com/https://www.instagram.com/jodydontjecoaching/?hl=en
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EP 34 - Roger’s Rise: Third and Wise, Mentoring Lives
Roger Caesar shares his inspiring journey in Toastmasters, joining in 2011 to gain confidence in business meetings. He co-founded Raising Champions Advanced Toastmasters and quickly developed a passion for public speaking. Competing...
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EP - 33 Greg North: The Hat-Swapping, Rhyme-Slinging Bush Poet
Greg North, a seasoned Toastmaster and award-winning bush poet, shares his journey through public speaking and poetry in this engaging interview. His Toastmasters adventure began in the 1990s in Parramatta, inspired by a desire for personal gro...
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EP 32 - The Courage to Speak: How Nelu Turned Shyness into a Message of Strength
Nelu shares her inspiring Toastmasters journey. She is currently a member of Stage Time and Revesby Toastmasters, part of District 70, Sydney, Australia.Toastmasters became a therapeutic space where she could share her perso...
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EP 31 - Fursey’s Story: From Principal to Speaking Coach Because Every Great Speech Deserves a Supporting Chair
I had the pleasure of interviewing the fabulous Fursey Gotuaco.Fursey joined Toastmasters in 2017 by accident after being invited to a meeting while in Shanghai, China. Since then, it has been a transformative experience for...
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EP 30 - Musings with Matt: The Impact of Toastmasters on Life and Career
In today’s podcast, I interview, Matt, an experienced Toastmaster, currently living in Iowa. He joined Toastmasters in December 2003 to improve his presentation skills.Matt belongs to two clubs: Shibboleth, focusing on leadership ...
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EP 29 - Nicole’s New Match: From the Tennis Court to Toastmasters
Nicole, a tennis coach and former professional tennis player, joined Toastmasters to challenge herself in new ways beyond the tennis court. Through Toastmasters, Nicole has learned techniques such as better voice control, humor, eye contact, an...
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EP 28 - Marathons, Multilingualism, and Mastery: How Toastmasters Transformed Monica
🎙️Monica shares her transformative journey with Toastmasters, which began when a friend's experience inspired her to join. She quickly grew fond of the supportive environment, becoming a member of multiple clubs, including City Tattersal...
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EP - 27 - Evelyn & Lou Go Live: Lessons, Laughs, and Legacy in 77 Days
This episode features Lou Beaton and myself, sharing our journey through the 77-Day Video Challenge, an initiative started by Darren LaCroix to encourage daily live speaking practice. The challenge, inspired by Darren’s preparation for the Worl...
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EP 26 - From Classroom to Contest: Vicki’s Speaking Success
Vicki joined Toastmasters in 2015, inspired by her former boss, a public speaking advocate who encouraged her staff to hone their communication skills. Vicki, a high school teacher, recognized the value of public speaking, especially when taske...
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EP 25 - From Yes to Progress: Michael Said’s Toastmasters Success
Michael shares his remarkable journey in Toastmasters, spanning over two decades, starting in 2000 when he joined after initial reluctance. Encouraged by a friend and a pivotal ask from a club member, Michael learned a valuable lesson: sometime...
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EP 24 - "From Notes to Stage Mastery: Lana's Inspiring Toastmasters Journey"
Lana’s journey with Toastmasters began after a judge at a university oratory competition suggested she join to refine her skills and reduce reliance on notes. Despite her natural talent in public speaking, Lana lacked polish and joined Concord ...
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EP 23 - Francoise Bowen’s Path From Toastmasters to Healing Memoir
https://tinyurl.com/StolenInnocenceBook Francoise Bowen, a Toastmasters leader and newly published author from the dual island country Antigua and Barbuda located in the C...
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EP 22 - Jess Kingsford on Toastmasters and the Birth of Happy Hearts Parenting
Listen in on this delightful conversation with past Blue Mountains Toastmaster member Jess Kingsford.Happy Hearts Parenting is a not-for-profit organisation helping parents and carers of young children promote their child's wellb...
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EP 21 - From Yes to Success: Glen Pearce’s Leadership Story
Glen has been a Toastmaster for nearly 10 years, shares his journey and leadership experiences within the organization. Glen has held numerous leadership roles, starting as VP of Education six months into his membership...
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EP 20 - Lydia’s Toastmasters Story of Leadership Opportunities and Success
Listen in on Lydia’s inspiring journey with Toastmasters. Lydia joined her first club in White Rock, BC, Canada. She was motivated by a desire to improve public speaking for a sales career. &nbs...
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EP - 19 - Accredited Speaker, and Company Culture Pro – Stephanie Angelo
Listen in on this delightful conversation with Accredited Speaker, and Company Culture Pro – Stephanie Angelo. Stephanie joined me virtually from Arizona. She initially joined Toastmasters around 2005 but left due to ti...
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EP - 18 - The Kory May Way: 2000 Days of Relentless Persistence, Storytelling, and Speaking Excellence
Listen in on this delightful conversation with Kory.Kory joined Toastmasters in 2006 to find purpose after a personal life change, attracted by the focus on communication and community. With over 18 years of experience, he currently bel...
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EP - 17 Conversation with Toastmasters International 2021 World Championship of Public Speaking® second place winner Nitay-Yair Levi
I first interviewed Nitay Yair Levi in March 2022. , Nitay is the second-place winner in the 2021 World Championship of Public Speaking. He recounted his journey, which began when his wedding speech performance fell flat, pro...
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EP - 16 - Shared Insights on "What Advice would you give someone Considering joining Toastmasters?""
In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, previous guests offers advice to those considering membership, emphasizing the value of confronting fears and stepping out of comfort zones to improve communication skills.&n...
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EP - 15 - Feel the Fear, and do it Anyway with Charmaine
My next guest, Charmaine shares her journey of joining Toastmasters, explaining her motivation to enhance her public speaking and speechwriting skills. Despite her extensive teaching experience of over 44 years, Charmaine felt that she ne...
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