Episodes
Sunday Jun 08, 2014
Toastcaster 45 - Emcee Tips for Charity Fundraisers
Sunday Jun 08, 2014
Sunday Jun 08, 2014
As a Toastmaster you might be asked to host or emcee an event. Have you ever been asked to emcee a charity fundraiser? My first time is coming up, so to prepare, I checked in with good friend and Distinguished Toastmaster Jim Ewing, Pro-Vision Solutions, Edmonton who has experience on this area. Have a listen to our chat.
Thursday Jan 02, 2014
Toastcaster 42 - Keep your Ahs for your Doctor
Thursday Jan 02, 2014
Thursday Jan 02, 2014
Crutch words can hinder our communication and even make us appear unprepared or not confident. Here's a way to recognize them and help keep yourself from using them. Listen to our podcast and if you like, you can also read the Troy Media article..
Monday Aug 05, 2013
Toastcaster 41 - Do you Golf with only a putter?
Monday Aug 05, 2013
Monday Aug 05, 2013
When you play Golf, chances are that you will use more than just a putter. So why is that businesses sometimes have only one message? Same goes for communicators. Some deliver the same speech regardless as to who the audience is. Sadly the results are not always as you think. LIsten to our podcast and if you like, you can also read the article at Troy Media.
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Toastcaster 40 - Effective Use of Repetition
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Hearing things being repeated can often drive one absolutely crazy, but if used effectively, repetition in presentations, conversations and even recordings can be an effective tool in getting your message across. The original article can be found at Greg Gazin's Digitally Speaking at Troy Media.com. (photo courtesy Troy Media)
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Toastcaster 28 - Ask a Toastmaster, BlogTalkRadio Live 1
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Saturday Nov 28, 2009
Ask the Toastmaster on Blog Talk Radio Live. With Guests, Kevin Achtzener & Chuck LeBlanc. This episode looks at a wide variety of questions asked by Toastmasters. Some of these include: Why Club Officer Training is twice a year? Best ways to practice Table Topics and where Table topics fit within a meeting; Speaking opportunities inside and outside Toastmasters; Being a Test Speaker, Can you fail a speech? Working with the New Educational system and why follow the program; Does a club need a coach and building a 40 minute speech.
Thursday Oct 16, 2008
Toastcaster 14 Striving for the World Championship Pt. 2
Thursday Oct 16, 2008
Thursday Oct 16, 2008
Martin Presse Interview Part 2. Martin offers advice for all Toastmasters on Contests and how competing elevates your abilities. Martin talks about using imagery, the importance of visualizing, why he set new goals and overcoming the the hurdles of not believing in yourself and more... (photo: Martin with his Region IV 1st place trophy)
Monday Sep 29, 2008
Toastcaster 13 Striving for the World Championship Pt. 1
Monday Sep 29, 2008
Monday Sep 29, 2008
Photo of Martin Presse, From District 42 after Winning the Region IV International Speech Contest in Rapid City South Dakota. Martin Speaks to Karen Tober, Editor Prairie Horizons about his experience as one of the 10 finalists at the International Speech Contest, held in Calgary, Alberta Canada, Aug 2008. Part 1 of 2. Produced by Greg Gazin