The Toastmasters Podcast
1) #282: Inviting Opportunity: Meet 2025-2026 International President Aletta Rochat, DTM
[30:44] Aletta shares with us stories about her remarkable personal & Toastmaster's journey to becoming the Int'l President & her vision for the new year
2) #281: Hummingbirds, Helicopters & an Underwater Guinness World Record – Eric Pittman
[24:08] A Toastmaster’s wild journey from bush pilot to wildlife filmmaker to Guinness World Record holder—plus orcas, hummingbirds, and underwater PR.
3) #280: Communicating With Teens—How Talking & Listening Help You Both – Alice Shikina
[33:47] Navigating teen talks can be tough. Learn expert talking & listening skills to build connection, ease conflict, and foster life skills for all relations
4) #279: The Power and Practice of True Collaboration – Monique Levesque-Pharoah
[29:47] Discover how collaboration—when done with intention—can elevate leadership, foster trust, and create lasting impact within and beyond Toastmasters.
5) #278: How to Take Great Photos: The Do’s, Don’ts & Tips – Bambi Cash & Blake Carver
[36:06] Get insider advice from the creatives who bring Toastmasters visuals to life—covering events, selfies, group shots, and everything in between
6) #277: Envision Y(OUR) Next Move: 2025 International Convention – Dilip Abayasekara
[33:30} Past Int’l President reveals what’s ahead for the 2025 Philadelphia Convention—surprises, insights & how you can help shape Toastmasters’ next century!
7) #276: Better Conversations – One Question at a Time (Part 2) – Dr. Alison Wood Brooks
[19:50] A top Harvard professor shares how asking better questions boosts connection, deepens dialogue, & transforms conversations—backed by research- Part 2/2
8) #275: Better Conversations – One Question at a Time (Part 1) – Dr. Alison Wood Brooks
[32:16] A top Harvard professor shares how asking better questions boosts connection, deepens dialogue, & transforms conversations—backed by research- Part 1/2
9) #274: Think Fast, Talk Smart: Meet the 2025 Golden Gavel Recipient – Matt Abrahams
[31:15] Award-winning Stanford lecturer/podcast host shares insights on clear communication, anxiety management & upcoming keynote, "From Silence to Brilliance"
10) #273: Dance Into the Future: 2025 Int'l Convention Keynote Speaker – Anne Bonney
[33:14] Discover why change feels uncomfortable, learn to Dance with Discomfort, build resilience with “Sassy Backtalk,” and embrace change with confidence