The Toastmaster's Experience
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The Toastmaster's Experience
EP 60 - Sean Sadimoen: From Gavel Club to District Stage
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In this engaging episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn interviews longtime Toastmaster and stand-up comedian Sean Sadimoen, whose Toastmasters journey began at just 13 years old through a Gavel Club at Killarney Heights High School. Over the past 21 years, Sean has developed into an accomplished speaker, evaluator, competitor and performer, using Toastmasters to build confidence, leadership skills and professional communication.
The conversation centres around Sean’s remarkable performance at the District 70 Conference, where he competed in three major contests — International Speech, Evaluation and Table Topics. Sean candidly shares the nerves, preparation and mindset required to compete at such a high level. He explains how Table Topics requires calm thinking under pressure, while Evaluation demands careful listening, strong observation skills and meaningful feedback focused on vocal variety, language and speech structure.
Sean also reveals his unique approach to preparing speeches. Rather than writing speeches word-for-word, he develops them naturally through repeated practice in the car, shower and daily life. His International Speech on the power of classical music and mental health earned him second place at the conference. He believes speeches are meant to be spoken, not read, and continually evolves each version throughout the competition journey.
Beyond Toastmasters, Sean has built a growing career in stand-up comedy, performing across Canberra and working toward larger comedy festivals in Melbourne and Sydney. He discusses the similarities and differences between comedy and public speaking, handling difficult crowds, and the importance of connecting with audiences. Throughout the interview, Sean’s passion for communication shines through, particularly his belief that finding your voice can profoundly transform every area of life — professionally, personally and creatively.