Why leaders need to be emotionally intelligent, and how EI improves social skills & self awareness.

[33:02] In Part 2 of our interviews with the 2018 Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker (AS), host Ryan Levesque speaks with the final three of the six: Maurice DiMino from Los Angeles, California, Tamara Hamilton from Reston, Virginia, and Terry Watson from Chicago, Illinois.Similar to Part 1, you’ll once again learn about these three extraordinary and fascinating individuals, hear about their AS journey, including what they learned from their accomplishment, and some very valuable less. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

Part Two of interviews with the newest (2018) Accredited Speakers and their journeys.

[36:13] On August 25th, 2018 at the 87th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA, six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation, from a record 24 applicants, bringing the total number of designations awarded to-date to 81. In the first part of a two-part episode, Greg Gazin speaks with three of the six including: Greg Wood, DTM from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (top left), Valda B. Ford, DTM from High Point, North . . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

Part One of interviews with the newest (2018) Accredited Speakers and their journeys.

[39:38] Building and Sustaining Vibrant Toastmaster Programs in Corporations is an important subject for anyone involved with corporate clubs, either as a sponsor, mentor, coach, member, potential member or district leader. In this extended interview, Greg and Ryan speak with Pat Johnson, DTM PIP about her new step-by-step handbook of the same name. Pat offers a deep dive into the subject which suggests alternative ways Toastmasters can work within the corporate world. We learn about h. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

Interview with Pat Johnson related to her new book, 'A Handbook for Building and Sustaining Vibrant Toastmaster Programs in Corporations.'

Four habits yoga and public speaking have in common.

[22:30] There’s a strong link between yoga and public speaking, according to Christine Clapp, DTM. Listen as she enlightens us about an epiphany she had and whether you’re into yoga or not and on how connecting the two can offer great insights into helping you become a better speaker.Christine can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter at @ChristineClapp. You can find her book Presenting at Work: A Guide to Public Speaking in Professional Contexts at Presenting. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[18:43] A Toastmasters for 25 years, Lark Doley, DTM, of Jonestown, Texas has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within Toastmasters, including her current role as International President. Doley shares how she was first introduced to Toastmasters and her attraction to the Toastmasters Leadership track. She also tells us about her unique lighthouse home, her progress this year as President, including the Wow!Factor Project and enlightens us with her story behind her infatuation wi. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast