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Ever wanted to hear an example of a Toastmasters Table Topic [impromtpu question and response]? Table topics, requiring a 1-2 minute response to a question the respondent has no prior knowledge of, is one of the 4 types of competitions at Toastmasters conferences and improves our impromptu speaking skills. In today's episode, I chat to an experienced Irish Toastmaster, Paul O'Mahony, shortly after St Patrick's Day about the Irish Toastmasters scene and his feedback on the Toastmasters International Convention he attended in 2024 [including a suggestion for improvement], and in the middle of this, without warning, I spring on him an impromptu Table Topics question. Listen in to find out how he goes…

The Irish Talkers Podcast here

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Tedx Speaker? Today's guest, C.J. MARKS, dreamt of becoming a Tedx speaker and started his journey to achieve that goal by joining Toastmasters after moving to Japan, ironically from the place of origin of Toastmasters, California. Listen in to today's podcast to learn how he not only achieved that goal in a remarkably short space of time, but also went on to become a coach of other Tedx speakers. He also discusses the recent launch of the book he co-authored, “The Life IPO”, which has been described as “an anthology that proposes a framework for personal reinvention by treating one's life as an Initial Public Offering (IPO), shifting the metric of success from financial wealth to personal meaning, faith, and resilience”

“The Life IPO” here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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恭喜发财 [gōngxǐ fācái ; wishing everyone prosperity in this new year]. Shortly after Chinese New Year, the year of the horse, I chatted to Lele KE, a 3 time Olympic volunteer and English Major who is a Project Manager working on International Programs between China and the United Nations. Toastmasters International members and Toastmasters curious, listen in to todays podcast to get some insights into the Chinese Toastmasters scene through the lens of Lele's individual journey 

EF Phoenixes Toastmasters Club here and here

Compatriot Johnson Zhang's semifinal speech at 2025 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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Ever dreamt of winning the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking? On the long road home after completing yet another dog rescue mission, Luisa Montalvo was involved in a horrific motor vehicle accident, requiring rescue herself by “37 Strangers”. No heart beat for 6 minutes and left unable to walk, 2 years later she was on the World stage competing for the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking…and won!! Listen in to todays podcast to be inspired by her amazing story and get some valuable tips and insights to help you on your journey.

Luisa's WCPS winning speech "37 Strangers" here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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Curious on what it takes to make it to the world stage and compete in the World Championships of Public Speaking? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Harriet Tinka, a Certified Practicing Accountant who came back from adversity and went on to share her story to help others. Listen in to her remarkable story and find out how sharing her story led her to eventually find herself on the world stage competing in the World Championships of Public Speaking.

Harriet's Speech Sawubona at WCPS here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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Can you imagine being a part of a record public speaking marathon? Today's guest helped power an event titled “Speaking Into History: 102 Hours, 1 Record, and Endless Coffee” 102 hours of non-stop virtual training, recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records to celebrate Toastmasters International 100 years anniversary in June 2024. Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Eleos (ET) Theofilus Gandawidjaja [Toastmaster, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Standup Comedian, among many other talents]  from Surabaya, Indonesia as we discuss his involvement in the record and his Toastmasters journey 

World Travelers Toastmasters club here 

World Travelers Toastmasters club Facebook page here

Wiki article on Batik here

Wiki article on Blackpink here

Blackpink on Spotify here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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Ever wondered what it takes to be a pioneer in your country and rise to the rank of a Toastmasters Regional Advisor?  Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Dunstanette Macauley, Economist, Diplomat, former International Director of Zonta International, Affiliate President of BPW International [Business and Professional Women], and Toastmaster extraordinaire. Listen in to follow her journey, get a global view of the organisation and be inspired by all her successful endeavours 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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Interested in a novel way of improving your Spanish or English while improving your Public Speaking at the same time? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Bernado Cordero, President of Toastmasters Ecuador. Listen in to follow his journey and find out what opportunities are brewing for Spanish and English language learners…

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Bernado's Toastmasters Club click here

Online attendance allowed

Meeting times Monday 830pm local Quito time [ UTC -5 ]

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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Ever wondered about Toastmasters differences in different countries? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my first active Toastmasters member, Veniece Tse. Having joined Toastmasters in Australia, she's been living in Germany for the last 3 years and rose to Division Director. Listen in to find out what differences she's noticed between the 2 countries Toastmasters wise...

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Have you ever seen Toastmasters having as much fun as they're having here ?

Veniece’s Podcast “Speak Your Way To Success” here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Herman Kizota KAJIRU, an aspiring Politician and one of the pioneers of introducing Toastmasters to Tanzania. Listen in to follow his journey and find out why he left Toastmasters and whether he'd consider re-joining

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A few common Swahili words and phrases here

Dar es Salaam Toastmasters Club here and their Facebook page here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email [email protected]

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here

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