The Toastmasters Podcast

Epizody

• #300: Reflecting Back on 300 Episodes and the Power of Conversation – Greg Gazin 01.06.2026

  Guest host Ryan Levesque turns the mic around on Host / Producer Greg Gazin to reflect on podcasting, storytelling, curiosity, lesson learned and 300 episodes.
• #299 Championing Workplace Well-Being: Meet the 2026 Golden Gavel Recipient - Jennifer Moss 15.05.2026

  Golden Gavel Honoree, award-winning author and workplace culture strategist shares insights on resilience, workplace wellbeing, gratitude & her upcoming keynote, “Why Are We Here?”
• #298: Spotting & Resolving Generative AI Pitfalls for Communicators - Joel Schwartzberg 01.05.2026

  Spot AI pitfalls, maintain your voice, and use practical strategies to improve clarity, credibility, and structure in your communication
• #297: What Happens When Toastmasters Give Youth Voices a TEDx Stage – CeCe Espeut 15.04.2026

  [26:51] What happens when Toastmasters help youth step onto a TEDx stage? Lessons in mentorship, adaptability, and finding a voice that truly connects.
• #296: Africa’s Ascent: What Drove Toastmasters Growth – Frank Tsuro 01.04.2026

  [28:53] What led to rapid Toastmasters growth across Africa while global numbers declined? Frank Tsuro shares his experience and leadership insights others can use.
• #295: Taking Speaking Skills to TV’s Shark Tank — Ari Siegel 15.03.2026

  [25:38] How Toastmasters skills helped one entrepreneur stay calm pitching on national TV—while sharing fascinating stories from history
• #294: Beyond 500 Lunches with Strangers: Lessons on Achieving Anything – Nick Bendel 01.03.2026

  [36:05] A follow-up to 500 Lunches reveals what happened next and the lessons on confidence, conversation and achieving meaningful goals.
• #293: Personal Experience: Toastmasters, Rotary & the Alliance – Stephanie Steckel 15.02.2026

  [31:27] A longtime Rotarian and newer Toastmaster shares how the Rotary–Toastmasters alliance shows up in real life—not just as a concept, but lived experience
• #292: Untangling Cultural Knots to Create Mutual Connection – Maria Garaitonandia 01.02.2026

  [32:03] Learn why well-meaning communication can miss the mark & how cultural awareness builds bridges & prevents misunderstanding from hardening into judgement
• #291: Using a Personal Energy Audit to Pause, Reflect, and Reset — Ambeka Khadse 15.01.2026

  [25:52] Time management isn’t always the answer. Discover how a personal Energy Audit improves clarity, follow-through, and presence for speakers and leaders.
• #290: Mental Workouts make for a Better Mindset & Stronger Speaking — Sarah Centrella 01.01.2026

  [32:40] What if training your mind mattered as much as training your body? Learn how mental fitness helps speakers achieve their goals
• #289: Using AI as a Thinking Partner to Communicate with Clarity — Diane Windingland 15.12.2025

  [33:33] What if AI could help you think more clearly and sharpen your message? This episode explores practical, human-first ways to use it.
• #288: Reflections on 11 Years of Writing for the Toastmaster Magazine – Bill Brown 01.12.2025

  [27:20] Discover insights, challenges, & lessons gained from more than a decade of writing for Toastmaster magazine—and how they can elevate your skills!
• #287: Corporate Club Success: Gaining Executive Support is a Key – Lance Kotler 15.11.2025

  [31:36] Discover how corporate Toastmasters clubs boost workplace communication, leadership, and engagement—and how executive support can help them thrive.
• #286: Sabyasachi (Saby) Sengupta — Meet the 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking 01.11.2025

  [36:05] From self-doubt to the world stage—hear how a speaker’s love for storytelling and humor led to victory at the Toastmasters 2025 World Championship
• #285: Leading from Your Zone of Genius – Aligning Work with Passion — Katie Stoddart 15.10.2025

  [29:47] Discover how working from your strengths and passions can unlock clarity, boost performance, and bring more fulfillment to how you lead and live
• #284: Singing: A Secret Weapon for Confident Communication – Jillian Mitchell 01.10.2025

  [39:37] Voice coach & expert demonstrates how singing & practicing strengthens your speaking skills—improving clarity, confidence, presence, & vocal stamina
• #283: Storytelling & Presentation Tips through Audio Book Narration – Karen Merritt 15.09.2025

  [30:29] Toastmaster, actor, and audiobook narrator shares storytelling secrets—discover how narration skills can elevate your speeches and presentations
• #282: Inviting Opportunity: Meet 2025-2026 International President Aletta Rochat, DTM 01.09.2025

  [30:44] Aletta shares with us stories about her remarkable personal & Toastmaster's journey to becoming the Int'l President & her vision for the new year
• #281: Hummingbirds, Helicopters & an Underwater Guinness World Record – Eric Pittman 15.08.2025

  [24:08] A Toastmaster’s wild journey from bush pilot to wildlife filmmaker to Guinness World Record holder—plus orcas, hummingbirds, and underwater PR.