The Toastmaster's Experience
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The Toastmaster's Experience
EP 66 - Anu Vijayan: Winning District 90 & Taking Speechcraft to Vancouver
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In this episode of The Toastmasters Experience, Evelyn sits down with Anu Vijayan, a member of Parramatta Toastmasters for 11 years and the recent District 90 winner of both the Humorous and International Speech Contests.
Anu shares how joining Toastmasters after moving to Australia helped her find her “flock,” build friendships and develop confidence in a new country. What began with a chance encounter with a Toastmasters poster at her local library eventually became an extraordinary journey in communication, leadership and competition.
A passionate competitor, Anu explains why repeatedly refining the same contest speech can accelerate growth as a speaker. Her “secret sauce” is surprisingly simple: repetition — practising until the speech becomes second nature, while still remaining completely present with the audience.
Although Anu finished first runner-up at the regional level of the International Speech Contest, another exciting opportunity awaited. She was selected to present on Speechcraft at the Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, drawing upon Parramatta Toastmasters’ extensive experience running Speechcraft programs.
Anu also shares practical insights into managing nerves, preparing facial expressions, staying authentic when using AI, and communicating complex ideas clearly and succinctly.
Beyond Toastmasters, she is exploring stand-up comedy and has launched Influence Science, helping scientists, researchers and technical experts transform complex information into engaging, memorable messages.
Above all, Anu’s story demonstrates how Toastmasters can open doors, create friendships around the world and lead to opportunities you may never have imagined.
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