About the evolution of the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker program.

[25:59] Toastmasters’ Accredited Speaker (AS) program has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1981. In this episode, Greg speaks with Bob Hooey, PDG AS who achieved his AS designation in 1998, long before podcast was even a word and is #48 of only 81 who have earned this Toastmasters professional designation.Bob "Idea Man" Hooey is a professional speaker, his motto is, "Have Mouth, Will Travel.” Bob has been enlightening audiences around the world for over a quarter century and . . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

Interview with 2018 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Ramona J. Smith.

[26:24] Toastmasters’ most prestigious award is the Golden Gavel. Since 1959, the award has been given annually to an individual distinguished in the fields of communication and leadership.Toastmasters International has named Keith Ferrazzi as its 2018 Golden Gavel recipient for his leadership in the field of networking and relationship-building. The award recognizes Ferrazzi’s extensive influence in encouraging individuals and organizations to build trusting, mutually beneficial relations. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

Part II of our preview of speakers appearing at the 2018 International Convention, August 22–25, in Chicago, Illinois.

2018 Toastmasters International Convention attendees share their experience and stories.

[27:05] It takes a lot of helping hands to make an International Convention successful. In this episode, recorded live in Vancouver at the 86th annual International Convention, Greg has a conversation with Joe Da Silva, DTM who tells us - what’s involved in his role as Volunteer Coordinator Chair overseeing some 240+ volunteers; some of the things he’s learned and what people can expect, learn and experience as a volunteer.In the second half of the podcast, you’ll get to meet seven volunteers, m. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

Interviews with 2017 International Convention volunteers who share their experiences.

Part I of our preview of speakers appearing at the 2018 International Convention, August 22–25, in Chicago, Illinois.