The Toastmasters Podcast

[40:00] Bo and Ryan spend the afternoon speaking with Toastmasters and some distinguished guests about Toastmasters and the annual International Convention.           listen below or click here to download

[40:00] Bo and Ryan spend the afternoon speaking with Toastmasters and some distinguished guests about Toastmasters and the annual International Convention. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[41:50] Career Coach Lisa Panarello, CC; Speechwriter and Communications Strategist Pete Weissman, CTM, CL; 2012 Keynote Speaker Joel Manby, president and chief executive officer of Herschend Family Entertainment;  and 2012 Golden Gavel recipient John C. Maxwell, an internationally renowned leadership expert, best-selling author and celebrated motivational speaker; offer a sneak preview of the presentations they’ll deliver at the International Convention in August, in Orlando, Florida. The convention’s 10 session presenters will offer tips and strategies related to leadership- and communication-themed topics.       listen below or click here to download

[41:50] Career Coach Lisa Panarello, CC; Speechwriter and Communications Strategist Pete Weissman, CTM, CL; 2012 Keynote Speaker Joel Manby, president and chief executive officer of Herschend Family Entertainment; and 2012 Golden Gavel recipient John C. Maxwell, an internationally renowned leadership expert, best-selling author and celebrated motivational speaker; offer a sneak preview of the presentations they’ll deliver at the International Convention in August, in Orlando, Florida. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[29:40] Speech and voice coach Paddy Kennedy; SmithBucklin Corporation CEO Henry Givray; entrepreneur and consultant Lars Sudmann, DTM; and 2011 World Champion of Public Speaking Jock Elliott, ATM, offer a sneak preview of the education sessions each will present at the International Convention in August, in Orlando, Florida. The convention’s 10 session presenters will offer tips and strategies related to leadership- and communication-themed topics.       listen below or click here to download

[29:40] Speech and voice coach Paddy Kennedy; SmithBucklin Corporation CEO Henry Givray; entrepreneur and consultant Lars Sudmann, DTM; and 2011 World Champion of Public Speaking Jock Elliott, ATM, offer a sneak preview of the education sessions each will present at the International Convention in August, in Orlando, Florida. The convention’s 10 session presenters will offer tips and strategies related to leadership- and communication-themed topics. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[28:20] Entrepreneur Sam Davidson; Past Toastmasters International President Chris Ford, DTM; university professor Matt Abrahams; and software developer Sidd Chopra, DTM, PMP, offer a sneak preview of the education sessions each will present at the International Convention in August, in Orlando, Florida. The convention’s 10 session presenters will share insights and strategies tied to leadership- and communication-themed topics. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[28:20]  Entrepreneur Sam Davidson; Past Toastmasters International President Chris Ford, DTM; university professor Matt Abrahams; and software developer Sidd Chopra, DTM, PMP, offer a sneak preview of the education sessions each will present at the International Convention in August, in Orlando, Florida. The convention’s 10 session presenters will share insights and strategies tied to leadership- and communication-themed topics. listen below or click here to download

[18:00]  Toastmaster Linda Cohen talks about what she has learned from her experiences with the media, including the first time she appeared on TV. She had gone on a local morning show to discuss her book 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life, which explores the acts of kindness she performed in her father’s memory. Although the Oregon resident was nervous about the show, she says her Toastmasters training — especially Table Topics practice — paid off big for the TV interview!  Featured in the October 2011 issue of the Toastmaster magazine, Linda has had additional media opportunities since that initial experience. listen below or click here to download

[18:00] Toastmaster Linda Cohen talks about what she has learned from her experiences with the media, including the first time she appeared on TV. She had gone on a local morning show to discuss her book 1,000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life, which explores the acts of kindness she performed in her father’s memory. Although the Oregon resident was nervous about the show, she says her Toastmasters training ‚Äî especially Table Topics pra. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[26:08]  Copyright, publishing and media lawyer Ellen M. Kozak explains the dos and don’ts of using content in the Internet age. Expanding on her cover story in the March issue of the Toastmaster magazine, Kozak delves into the complexities of this issue, which affects everyone who gives presentations. As the Milwaukee-based expert points out, you may be borrowing too much from someone else’s spoken or written words and not even know it. Listen to the program to learn how to avoid stealing content and incurring legal problems. listen below or click here to download

[26:08] Copyright, publishing and media lawyer Ellen M. Kozak explains the dos and don’ts of using content in the Internet age. Expanding on her cover story in the March issue of the Toastmaster magazine, Kozak delves into the complexities of this issue, which affects everyone who gives presentations. As the Milwaukee-based expert points out, you may be borrowing too much from someone else’s spoken or written words and not even know it. Listen to the program to learn how to avo. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[22:47]  Croix Sather is an author and inspirational speaker in the field of personal transformation and the psychology of success. In 2011, Croix achieved a remarkable goal, running the equivalent of 100 marathons, and giving 100 speeches, all within 100 consecutive days. Croix shares why he decided to take on this challenge, the obstacles he faced along the way, what he learned in the process, and more. He also reveals the next goal he is training to achieve – and it's even bolder than his Run Across America. listen below or click here to download

[22:47] Croix Sather is an author and inspirational speaker in the field of personal transformation and the psychology of success. In 2011, Croix achieved a remarkable goal, running the equivalent of 100 marathons, and giving 100 speeches, all within 100 consecutive days. Croix shares why he decided to take on this challenge, the obstacles he faced along the way, what he learned in the process, and more. He also reveals the next goal he is training to achieve -- and it’s even bolder t. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[21:15] Jenny Baranick, an English professor based in Southern California, discusses how listeners can fine-tune their writing skills. She offers tips to make your writing crisp and concise — for example, avoid using redundant phrases such as true facts and twelve o’clock noon — and suggests ways to vary your language so your sentences won’t become drab.  All the effort is worth it, notes Jenny: Strong writing skills can lead to career advancement. listen below or click here to download