The Toastmasters Podcast

[15:23] Get to know the keynote speaker before 2010 Convention. Todd is a veteran television host, international keynote presenter and a Toastmaster. Perhaps best known for bringing audiences face to face with the world’s biggest stars on E! Entertainment Television, Todd has also hosted programs on the Game Show Network. In addition, he is a certified personal life coach and founder of Todd Newton Life Strategies in Boston, Mass., which helps individuals and groups reach new levels of per. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[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.wordpress.com. listen below or click here to download

[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. listen below or click here to download

[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. listen below or click here to download

[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. listen below or click here to download

[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

[25:05]  Sunny Marie Hackman, a storyteller and writer, tells us about a new fast-paced, exciting presentation style that is capturing the imagination of speakers all over the world. listen below or click here to download

[25:05] Sunny Marie Hackman, a storyteller and writer, tells us about a new fast-paced, exciting presentation style that is capturing the imagination of speakers all over the world. 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 about Daniel Nainan visit http://www.comediandan.com listen below or click here to download

[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 for this, but felt the content was still worth publishing regardless of the poor quality of the sound and how bad it makes us look as interviewers. listen below or click here to download

[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