The Talkative Toastmaster

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Welcome to The Talkative Toastmaster podcast, with your host, Melanie Surplice. In this podcast, we explore how Toastmasters can help you to polish your public speaking skills, communicate with confidence and amplify your authenticity. You'll hear from my fellow Toastmasters and I, how this global organisation has impacted our lives for the better, and, how it could impact YOURS! Now let's get talkative!

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Recap of the 2024 District 69 Conference - from a first-timer

May 26 2024 22 mins  
Send us a Text Message.In this Episode, I recap the District 69 Toastmasters conference, held on the first weekend of May in Caloundra, South East Queensland.As a first time District Conference attendee, member of the organising committee and contest participant, I delve into the agenda of the theme that encouraged us to "Grow By Design".From the stirring keynote on the 'Inner Game

Episode 25: My Toastmasters journey - with Junyan Tan

May 19 2024 48 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This week, we explore the 12-month Toastmasters journey of Junyan Tan - a Toastmasters enthusiast, recently appointed Secretary of the Mount Gravatt Toastmasters Club - and one of my mentees. Junyan (who usually goes by the name of Brodie), shares his seven-year journey to the podium. Listen as we uncover the layers of personal and professional growth that co

Episode 24: Recapping 23 episodes of The Talkative Toastmaster Podcast

May 12 2024 22 mins  
Send us a Text Message.As we celebrate The Talkative Toastmaster Podcast's journey through 23 episodes, I recap highlights of each episode to date - not only to surface some of the earlier content for new visitors to the podcast, but also to reflect on some of the inspiring personal stories that my guests have shared.Revisit our early guidance for Toastmasters newbies, the strategi

Episode 23: My Toastmasters journey - with Sue Pinker

May 05 2024 46 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Embark on a unique journey with Sue Pinker, a beacon in the Toastmasters community, as she recounts her remarkable transformation from a shy and nervous woman to a charismatic leader and speaker. As we navigate Sue's personal anecdotes and her current role as District 69's historian, we uncover the impact of Toastmasters on her life - an influence that extend

Episode 22: Navigating the Toastmasters annual conference and training circuit

Apr 28 2024 18 mins  
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we unlock the treasure trove of conferences and training opportunities that await Toastmasters who choose to take advantage of a packed annual program!I walk through the various area and division gatherings, where fellow Toastmasters compete and learn through educational sessions. But that's just the appetiser! The main course is the illustri

Episode 21: My Toastmasters journey - with Leonard Scuderi

Apr 21 2024 39 mins  
Send us a Text Message.When Leonard Scuderi steps onto the stage, he brings with him a treasure trove of experiences from three decades as a Toastmaster. His journey, which began with a nudge from his father and a personal quest to enhance his communication as an engineer, has taken him through clubs across the globe - each anecdote shedding light on the diverse and enriching world

Episode 20: The transformative odyssey of Toastmasters contests

Apr 14 2024 22 mins  
Send us a Text Message.This week, we navigate through the competitive landscape of Toastmasters contests!From intimate club-level contests to the pinnacle of the World Championship of Public Speaking, I'll walk you through the stages where the art of public speaking is not only honed and celebrated, but judged.Peer behind the curtain of the evaluation, table topics, humorous, and i

Episode 19: My Toastmasters journey - with Kate Norris

Apr 07 2024 40 mins  
Send us a Text Message.In our latest episode, Kate Norris, a Toastmaster with 14 years experience, joins us to recount her transformative story. From the depths of personal challenge to the heights of district-level leadership roles, she shares how the community within Toastmasters not only honed her public speaking skills but also led her to develop lasting friendships and a stron

Episode 18: Exploring the many leadership opportunities in Toastmasters

Mar 31 2024 25 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Discover the transformative power of leadership roles in Toastmasters, and how they forge skills you can apply in every facet of your life. In this episode, I take you behind the gavel to reveal how taking on a leadership role at Toastmasters can provide invaluable experience. From the skill of decision-making to the finesse of meeting facilitation in a volun

Episode 17: My Toastmasters journey - with Mat Eyles

Mar 24 2024 30 mins  
Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a decade of transforming fear into finesse through public speaking feels? Let Toastmaster Mat Eyles take you on his captivating journey in the latest episode of the Talkative Toastmaster podcast. You’ll hear how Mat's initial reservations about joining Toastmasters melted away as he found the perfect club. His story isn’t just about spea