[22:40] Narges Nirumvala is a professional freelance writer and an accomplished public speaker skilled in developing and conducting persuasive presentations. She is a passionate Toastmaster who understands how to help other members energize their Toastmasters experience. Listen as Narges shares 10 tips to reignite your passion (also featured in the June 2010 issue of the Toastmaster magazine).Find out more about Narges by visiting www.nargesnirumvala.com or read her blog at myvancouverlife. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[28:25] Dan Caro is an ambassador for Shriners of North America, an author and a professional speaker who shares stories about personal fulfillment and achievement. At the age of two Dan sustained third degree burns to over seventy percent of his body. His relentless attitude and resiliency proves that nothing is impossible even achieving his lifelong dream of becoming a musician. Listen as Dan speaks about inspiration. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[22:35] Doreen Pendgracs is a freelance writer, photographer and speaker. She left the corporate world in 1993 to embark on a new career as a professional speaker. Doreen has co-authored two books: “Frommer’s Newfoundland & Labrador” and the “Manitoba Book of Everything.” She has written numerous articles for Web sites and periodicals. She lives in Matlock, Manitoba, Canada. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[17:50] Bob Turel, DTM teaches the technique of giving effective speech evaluations. When done correctly, evaluations can offer valuable insight to a speaker on which elements of their speech have the greatest opportunity for change and improvement. Learn how to incorporate the 3-part "sandwich method" to make your next evaluation more constructive. Learn more about Bob Turel at prescoach.com. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[20:40] Dan Nainan is an American comedian with Indian and Japanese descent. Before becoming a comedian, Dan worked as a Demonstration Engineer, Strategic Relations Manager and Senior Engineer for Intel. During his tenure, Nainan traveled the world with CEO Andy Grove to demonstrate the latest technologies. When speaking in front of audiences that often numbered in the thousands Nainan experienced tremendous stage fright. With the help of Toastmasters, he got over his fear.For more information a. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[19:53] As a new or experienced speaker enhancing your presentation skills requires you to step out of your comfort zone. While this move is never easy, Linda Allen, the author of "Don’t Get Comfortable," from the February 2010 issue of the Toastmaster, offers tips to make it a smooth transition.Please Note: The connection for this interview was very poor, and heavy editing had to be done. This makes it sound as if we are talking over each other and being rude to our guest! We apologize fo. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[17:05] What is inspiration and how do you get it? Joel A. Pogar, CC, president of Parker Toastmasters in Parker, Colorado shares his insight on finding inspiration for speeches. Discover endless speech topics in life’s everyday sources.Reach Joel by e-mail at jpogar (at) gmail.com. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[18:05] Successful leaders know how to overcome objections. Sam Silverstein, past president of the National Speakers Association, talks about how to overcome objections and how to hurdle the protests in your path. For more information about Sam Silverstein visit: SamSilverstein.com. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[20:44] All leaders and managers inevitably face the task of delivering bad news to employees, clients or stakeholders. While this task is never easy, Kathy S. Berger, the author of "Delivering Bad Business News", from the December 2009 issue of the Toastmaster, offers tips to make the duty less daunting. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[23:58] Don Gabor is author the article, "Talk Smart at the Holiday Office Party," which appears in the December edition of the Toastmaster magazine. He joins us to discuss conversation skills and good reasons to embrace the small talk. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast