The Toastmasters Podcast

[24:10] How can participation in Toastmasters help authors and aspiring authors develop and hone content for publication? Published author John Lesko, DTM, a past district governor, joins Bo and Ryan to discuss this unique topic. listen below or click here to download

[24:10] How can participation in Toastmasters help authors and aspiring authors develop and hone content for publication? Published author John Lesko, DTM, a past district governor, joins Bo and Ryan to discuss this unique topic. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[22:57] Greg speaks with Greg Van Borssum, filmmaker, inspirational speaker, former bodybuilding champion and Toastmaster. Van Borssum is co-founder of Australia-based Team Infinity, three self-described “ordinary Aussies” with “extraordinary stories” of success. He's also the fight choreographer and weapons advisor for the forthcoming movie Mad Max: Fury Road. Van Borssum, who was profiled in the January 2015 issue of Toastmaster magazine, shares the dramatics ups and downs of his professional and personal journey, and discusses how anyone can overcome serious obstacles in life. listen below or click here to download

[22:57] Greg speaks with Greg Van Borssum, filmmaker, inspirational speaker, former bodybuilding champion and Toastmaster. Van Borssum is co-founder of Australia-based Team Infinity, three self-described “ordinary Aussies” with “extraordinary stories” of success. He’s also the fight choreographer and weapons advisor for the forthcoming movie Mad Max: Fury Road.Van Borssum, who was profiled in the January 2015 issue of Toastmaster magazine, shares the dramatics ups and dow. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[19:30] Expressive Leadership Coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Li of theexpressiveleader.com joins Bo and Ryan from Hong Kong. Jonathan shares his story of going from an anxious, agitated speaker to a calm and comfortable communicator. He also talks about how listeners can benefit from what he calls the Expressive Leadership Model. listen below or click here to download

[19:30] Expressive Leadership Coach and fellow podcaster Jonathan Li of theexpressiveleader.com joins Bo and Ryan from Hong Kong. Jonathan shares his story of going from an anxious, agitated speaker to a calm and comfortable communicator. He also talks about how listeners can benefit from what he calls the Expressive Leadership Model. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[24:52] Bo, Ryan, and Greg finish up the year of Toastmasters Podcasts by each sharing something they learned in 2014  as members. Ryan talks about struggling with a quote, Bo discusses becoming grumpy in his old age, and Greg describes getting laughed at. Listen to this lighthearted end-of-the-year conversation among three friends. listen below or click here to download

[24:52] Bo, Ryan, and Greg finish up the year of Toastmasters Podcasts by each sharing something they learned in 2014 as members. Ryan talks about struggling with a quote, Bo discusses becoming grumpy in his old age, and Greg describes getting laughed at. Listen to this lighthearted end-of-the-year conversation among three friends. See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[19:40] Nita Patel, DTM, is a Toastmaster from New Hampshire who works as an engineer and is active as a board member and leader in various professional societies. Ms. Patel was profiled in the December 2014 issue of the Toastmaster magazine, and she joins us to discuss the importance of clear communication in the workplace and beyond. Ms. Patel also touches on her experience as a female in a male-dominated profession, and the competitive advantage she brings to her career as an experienced Toastmaster. listen below or click here to download

[19:40] Nita Patel, DTM, is a Toastmaster from New Hampshire who works as an engineer and is active as a board member and leader in various professional societies. Ms. Patel was profiled in the December 2014 issue of the Toastmaster magazine, and she joins us to discuss the importance of clear communication in the workplace and beyond. Ms. Patel also touches on her experience as a female in a male-dominated profession, and the competitive advantage she brings to her career as an experienced Toas. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[19:43] Greg speaks with Paul Clark, a historian and author who has researched early Toastmasters history, some of which he shares with us to commemorate the organization's 90th year. Paul talks about Toastmasters founder Ralph Smedley as well as the formation of the first Toastmasters club. He also discusses Toastmasters-related historical documents that he discovered in a Southern California library. Paul grew up in Orange County, California, where the Toastmasters organization was founded in 1924. He has been a member since 1985.   listen below or click here to download

[19:43] Greg speaks with Paul Clark, a historian and author who has researched early Toastmasters history, some of which he shares with us to commemorate the organization’s 90th year.Paul talks about Toastmasters founder Ralph Smedley as well as the formation of the first Toastmasters club. He also discusses Toastmasters-related historical documents that he discovered in a Southern California library.Paul grew up in Orange County, California, where the Toastmasters organization was founded in 19. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[21:08] Greg (in his first official podcast as host) and Ryan interview the Toastmasters International 2014 World Champion of Public Speaking, Dananjaya Hettiarachchi. The resident of Sri Lanka wowed the audience at the International Convention with his winning speech, "I See Something." Dananjaya is a speaker, trainer and Human Resource Development Specialist. A Toastmaster for about 11 years, he is a member of Smedley Toastmasters, one of the first clubs in Sri Lanka. Dananjaya shares his insights and his journey of perseverance on the path to becoming World Champion of Public Speaking.   listen below or click here to download

[21:08] Greg (in his first official podcast as host) and Ryan interview the Toastmasters International 2014 World Champion of Public Speaking, Dananjaya Hettiarachchi. The resident of Sri Lanka wowed the audience at the International Convention with his winning speech, "I See Something." Dananjaya is a speaker, trainer and Human Resource Development Specialist. A Toastmaster for about 11 years, he is a member of Smedley Toastmasters, one of the first clubs in Sri Lanka. Dananjaya shares his insi. . . See the complete description at http://www.dowellwebtools.com/tools/bg/Bo/tmpodcast

[23:45] Mohammed Murad, DTM, was elected as Toastmasters’ 2014–2015 International President this past August at the International Convention in Kuala Lumpur. Murad, a resident of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, is an entrepreneur and Managing Director of three companies. He holds an MBA and a Master of Quality Management degree from the University of Wollongong in New South Wales, Australia. He is also a graduate of the City of Dubai’s Leadership Development Program, and has received training at Harvard, London Business School and the Singapore School of Government. A dedicated Toastmaster since 1996, Murad is a member of Toastmasters Dubai Chapter club in Dubai. He has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within the organization.  As International President, he works with the Board to develop, support and modify the organization’s policies and procedures. “I am excited by the opportunity to give back to the organization that has given me so much,” says Murad.         listen below or click here to download