The Toastmasters Podcast

[29:39] A Roast is something you bake in the oven, but also a humorous way to honor or recognize an individual by poking fun at them in a good-natured way.

Meet the newest Toastmasters International Accredited Speakers for 2023. They discuss their journeys, challenges faced during the pandemic, building company cultures based on values, achieving the accredited speaker designation, personal transformations with Toastmasters, faking confidence, handling interruptions, and promoting a personalized book service.

[34:07] Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE his stories, strategies, & mindset for dealing with unpredictable on-stage mishaps with grace. Bonus: Free digital book.

[29:17] Phil enlightens us a little about the fruits of his Toastmasters Communication & Leadership journey & how others can also benefit from the program

[29:58] People find their voice & purpose many ways. Kaur found hers through storytelling, writing, overcoming adversity, & Toastmasters speech competitions

Aman Chopra, public speaking coach and recent graduate from NYU's Tandon School of Engineering, discusses the intersection of AI, comedy, and authenticity. They explore the balance between art and science in engineering, the dedication required for stand-up comedy, the concept of authentic expression, their ambition for a global comedy tour, and their interest in hosting a food show.

Jocelyn B. Tyson, 2023 World Champion of Public Speaking, shares her journey to the main stage, challenges of preparing for a speech competition, overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. She also discusses the importance of conveying a personal story and using Toastmasters title to give back. Additionally, learn how to connect with Jocelyn through LinkedIn, get insights on her feature in Toastmaster magazine, and discover a promotion code for a 50% discount on personalized books from POCES.AI.

[22:24] Jane shares her journey of confidence building, career enhancement and transformation through Toastmasters starting in Nigeria and now in Canada

[26:35] Mayuri Assudani, DTM shares her wisdom on the importance brand consistency and how she used a competition to spread awareness and encourage its use

Expert on Impostor Syndrome, Dr. Valerie Young, discusses the obstacles it poses for effective leadership. Topics include understanding the phenomenon, unseen challenges behind polished talks, reflections on a TEDx event, the importance of confidence, and the power of constructive feedback.