The Talkative Toastmaster
Welcome to The Talkative Toastmaster podcast, with your host, Melanie Surplice. In this podcast, we explore how Toastmasters can help you to polish your public speaking skills, communicate with confidence and amplify your authenticity. You'll hear from my fellow Toastmasters and I, how this global organisation has impacted our lives for the better, and, how it could impact YOURS! Now let's get talkative!
Episodes
This week, we explore the 12-month Toastmasters journey of Junyan Tan - a Toastmasters enthusiast, recently appointed Secretary of the Mount Gravatt Toastmasters Club - and one of my mentees.
Junyan (who usually goes by the name of Brodie), shares his seven-year journey to the podium. Listen as we uncover the layers of personal and professional growth that come from facing fears, embracing leadershi...
As we celebrate The Talkative Toastmaster Podcast's journey through 23 episodes, I recap highlights of each episode to date - not only to surface some of the earlier content for new visitors to the podcast, but also to reflect on some of the inspiring personal stories that my guests have shared.
Revisit our early guidance for Toastmasters newbies, the strategies to tackle the jitters of public s...
Embark on a unique journey with Sue Pinker, a beacon in the Toastmasters community, as she recounts her remarkable transformation from a shy and nervous woman to a charismatic leader and speaker. As we navigate Sue's personal anecdotes and her current role as District 69's historian, we uncover the impact of Toastmasters on her life - an influence that extends far beyond the podium to touch on every...
In this episode, we unlock the treasure trove of conferences and training opportunities that await Toastmasters who choose to take advantage of a packed annual program!
I walk through the various area and division gatherings, where fellow Toastmasters compete and learn through educational sessions.
But that's just the appetiser! The main course is the illustrious district level confere...
When Leonard Scuderi steps onto the stage, he brings with him a treasure trove of experiences from three decades as a Toastmaster. His journey, which began with a nudge from his father and a personal quest to enhance his communication as an engineer, has taken him through clubs across the globe - each anecdote shedding light on the diverse and enriching world of Toastmasters.
This episode offers a t...
This week, we navigate through the competitive landscape of Toastmasters contests!
From intimate club-level contests to the pinnacle of the World Championship of Public Speaking, I'll walk you through the stages where the art of public speaking is not only honed and celebrated, but judged.
Peer behind the curtain of the evaluation, table topics, humorous, and international speech contes...
In our latest episode, Kate Norris, a Toastmaster with 14 years experience, joins us to recount her transformative story. From the depths of personal challenge to the heights of district-level leadership roles, she shares how the community within Toastmasters not only honed her public speaking skills but also led her to develop lasting friendships and a stronger sense of confidence.
As Kate reminisc...
Discover the transformative power of leadership roles in Toastmasters, and how they forge skills you can apply in every facet of your life.
In this episode, I take you behind the gavel to reveal how taking on a leadership role at Toastmasters can provide invaluable experience. From the skill of decision-making to the finesse of meeting facilitation in a volunteer organisation, I'll share aspect...
Ever wondered how a decade of transforming fear into finesse through public speaking feels? Let Toastmaster Mat Eyles take you on his captivating journey in the latest episode of the Talkative Toastmaster podcast.
You’ll hear how Mat's initial reservations about joining Toastmasters melted away as he found the perfect club. His story isn’t just about speaking; it’s a deeper dive into the often ...
Unlock the transformational power of mentorship, as we navigate the inner workings of Toastmasters' mentoring program to catapult your communication and leadership skills to new heights.
In this episode, I delve into how the mentoring program fosters the art of crafting successful mentoring relationships, discussing the process of pairing mentors with mentees, the importance of establishing cle...
Embark on a Toastmasters odyssey as my guest, Graham Cairns, shares experiences from six of his current Toastmasters clubs and the completion of some 15 Pathways. From the first anxious steps at a local community club to the polished podiums of advanced groups, Graham has navigated the seas of public speaking and leadership, each wave offering new challenges and opportunities.
Featuring mentorship t...
In this Episode, we explore the Toastmasters meeting agenda in detail, to provide you with an outline of the unique speaking opportunities at each meeting. I’ll touch on what each role is, what’s required and how you may be able to apply this to other areas of your life.
Picture yourself as the Toastmaster, a conductor ensuring each speaker's voice harmonises with the meeting's rhythm, or a...
Picture this: you're in a room full of people, your heart is pounding, palms are sweaty and it's your turn to speak. Daunting, right? Our guest for this week's episode, Geoff Roberts, shows us that it doesn't have to be! A long-standing member of Mad Chatter's Toastmasters, and current Area 26 Director, Geoff shares his transformational journey from a timid speaker to a confident lead...
Ever wondered how seasoned speakers turn every critique into a stepping stone for success?
Unlock this mystery with me as we dissect the transformative power of speech evaluations in the world of Toastmasters. Episode 12 provides insights on the subtle art of constructive feedback, which can help you to elevate your public speaking prowess and embrace personal and professional advancement.
In today's episode, we pull up for a chat with Thomas Krafft, who at age 18, embarked on a jam-packed Toastmasters journey that led him to achieve a Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM) by age 25.
Listen as Thomas outlines his Toastmasters experience, his role in steering five clubs as President and being an Area Director three times, and more.
He also shares why he chose to join a s...
Ever find yourself tongue-tied when the spotlight unexpectedly turns your way?
Let me share with you, how Toastmasters can be instrumental in helping you to improve your impromptu speaking skills.
In this episode, I discuss the many opportunities Toastmasters provides for anyone eager to elevate their spontaneous speech skills, whether it's during a nerve-wracking job interview or whil...
In this week's episode, we hear highlights of the inspirational 35-year journey of Kevin Ryan, who went from an electronics company rep to a professional speaker, with the help of Toastmasters.
Our conversation pulls back the curtain on the art of public speaking and the powerful life lessons that come from leading and growing within this global community. Kevin discusses key milestones in his ...
Unlock the secrets of powerful speechmaking, as we delve into the art of capturing hearts and minds through words.
This episode is your golden ticket to understanding why the ability to craft and deliver a meaningful speech is more than just a skill—it's a bridge connecting people, ideas, and action. With a nod to icons like Martin Luther King Jr. and Steve Jobs, we dissect how their eloquence ...
Ever wondered how to refine your communication skills to command a room? Join us as we catch up with John Coorey, a five-year veteran of Toastmasters, who shares his journey of learning the art of public speaking. John opens up about his early days, from grappling with vocal variety and speech structure, to standing confidently on stage, delivering engaging speeches. He shares his experience of joining Toastm...
Join us in Episode 6, as we navigate through the Toastmasters Pathways program, where the art of communication and leadership is fine-tuned to meet the demands of our ever-evolving world.
Offering the opportunity to hone over 300 competencies across 11 learning paths, the program is like your own, bespoke degree, designed to sculpt your public speaking and leadership skills from the foundational ice...
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