Toastmasters World Tour Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:37:50 +1000 https://www.toastmastersworldtour.com en-au © 2026 Toastmasters World Tour yes 1e2581f9-d23f-5abe-b141-1167c28ee46e Brendan episodic false Welcome to my Toastmasters World Tour Podcast. I’m your host, Brendan O’Sullivan. Come with me as I embark on a virtual tour of the world chatting to Toastmasters. My tour starts at home chatting to potential Toastmasters at the very start of their journey, contemplating their first Toastmasters club visit. It then takes off to explore the globe on a quest to seek out Toastmasters from all walks of life, from every continent, and from all levels of experience, from novices to the best in the world. Let’s learn from and be inspired by their journeys! 

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Would you be game enough to agree to a Podcast interview if it was in your lunch break, impromptu, and you were brand new to Toastmasters? This episode's Toastmasters World Tour Podcast guest, Beryl Rachier is new to Toastmasters and, under no pressure, willingly agreed to a Podcast chat sprung on her with no warning at the end of an introductory mentor session. Let’s hear how she goes, her first impressions, and leave some encouraging comments for our brave beginner. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Would you be game enough to agree to a Podcast interview if it was in your lunch break, impromptu, and you were brand new to Toastmasters? This episode's Toastmasters World Tour Podcast guest, Beryl Rachier is new to Toastmasters and, under no pressure, willingly agreed to a Podcast chat sprung on her with no warning at the end of an introductory mentor session. Let’s hear how she goes, her first impressions, and leave some encouraging comments for our brave beginner. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19478532 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000 1281 1 29 full false Toastmaster of the Year, Overseas Club Visits | Deb Barnett, Maryborough, Australia, Ep 28 Toastmaster of the Year, Overseas Club Visits | Deb Barnett, Maryborough, Australia, Ep 28 Send us Fan Mail

Did you know you can visit Toastmasters clubs overseas and will be warmly welcomed? Just use “Find a Club” on the Toastmasters International Website and check the meeting times. 

Today's guest is the newly crowned District 69 Toastmaster of the year, Deb Barnett, who humbly discusses her surprise at receiving this prestigious award, and her recent Irish Toastmasters Club visits on her recent pre-crowning "Royal" tour of Europe.


Toastmasters International find a club here:

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Did you know you can visit Toastmasters clubs overseas and will be warmly welcomed? Just use “Find a Club” on the Toastmasters International Website and check the meeting times. 

Today's guest is the newly crowned District 69 Toastmaster of the year, Deb Barnett, who humbly discusses her surprise at receiving this prestigious award, and her recent Irish Toastmasters Club visits on her recent pre-crowning "Royal" tour of Europe.


Toastmasters International find a club here:

https://www.toastmasters.org/find-a-club

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19430896 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +1000 1118 1 28 full false Unsolicited Advice, Placegetter in 3 District Comps 1 w/e | Heidi Hoynk, Brisbane, Australia, Ep 27 Unsolicited Advice, Placegetter in 3 District Comps 1 w/e | Heidi Hoynk, Brisbane, Australia, Ep 27 Send us Fan Mail

Have you ever received unsolicited advice from a Toastmaster? How did you feel? Today’s guest, Heidi Hoynk recently competed in 3 Toastmasters District finals competitions, was 2nd place in 2, and was crowned District 69 Table Topics Champion. She shares her competition insights and also gives us reason to pause as she reflects on the potential impact of unsolicited advice immediately after competitions. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Have you ever received unsolicited advice from a Toastmaster? How did you feel? Today’s guest, Heidi Hoynk recently competed in 3 Toastmasters District finals competitions, was 2nd place in 2, and was crowned District 69 Table Topics Champion. She shares her competition insights and also gives us reason to pause as she reflects on the potential impact of unsolicited advice immediately after competitions. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19418329 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +1000 2092 Toastmasters, Public Speaking, Speech Competition, Table Topics, Evaluation, Communication Skills, Brisbane, Personal Growth, Confidence 1 27 full false New Toastmasters Tech, E Ballot for Contests & Transparent Contest Judging | Óscar Nájera, Munich, Germany, Ep 26 New Toastmasters Tech, E Ballot for Contests & Transparent Contest Judging | Óscar Nájera, Munich, Germany, Ep 26 Send us Fan Mail

Should Toastmasters evolve and embrace technology? Or should it stick to it’s traditions? Today’s podcast guest, Óscar Nájera, is an experienced software developer. He’s developed an app to help improve the efficiency of Toastmasters contests which he’s generously willing to share at cost [not for profit]. While he eventually got approval to run a pilot in his own Area competition, which was successful, he has met with ongoing resistance to get wider approval. Listen in to hear the benefits of the app and let us know your thoughts on whether it should be made as an option. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Should Toastmasters evolve and embrace technology? Or should it stick to it’s traditions? Today’s podcast guest, Óscar Nájera, is an experienced software developer. He’s developed an app to help improve the efficiency of Toastmasters contests which he’s generously willing to share at cost [not for profit]. While he eventually got approval to run a pilot in his own Area competition, which was successful, he has met with ongoing resistance to get wider approval. Listen in to hear the benefits of the app and let us know your thoughts on whether it should be made as an option. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19383570 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +1000 2105 1 26 full false Overcoming Phobia of Public Speaking | Dr David Simpson, Sunshine Coast, Australia, Ep 25 Overcoming Phobia of Public Speaking | Dr David Simpson, Sunshine Coast, Australia, Ep 25 Send us Fan Mail

What opportunities are you foregoing due to a lack of confidence in public speaking?

You could either delay 10 years, like so many do, or Carpe diem ( Seize the day!!! ) and do something about it. We doctors learn so much from our patients. When David Simpson realised he’d been avoiding career opportunities due to his fear of public speaking, it was his patients’ suggestions of joining Toastmasters that finally prompted him to tackle this hindrance and conquer it. A Toastmaster for over 2 years, he now enjoys every opportunity to teach and use his public speaking skills. Fresh from an exemplary well received engaging lecture the day before at our annual Skin Cancer Congress, listen in as I chat to him in my first podcast recorded in person and learn from David his insights on what helped him make that transition





I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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What opportunities are you foregoing due to a lack of confidence in public speaking?

You could either delay 10 years, like so many do, or Carpe diem ( Seize the day!!! ) and do something about it. We doctors learn so much from our patients. When David Simpson realised he’d been avoiding career opportunities due to his fear of public speaking, it was his patients’ suggestions of joining Toastmasters that finally prompted him to tackle this hindrance and conquer it. A Toastmaster for over 2 years, he now enjoys every opportunity to teach and use his public speaking skills. Fresh from an exemplary well received engaging lecture the day before at our annual Skin Cancer Congress, listen in as I chat to him in my first podcast recorded in person and learn from David his insights on what helped him make that transition





I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19360655 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +1000 1224 1 25 full false From Rusty to District Evaluation Champion in 5 Months | Nethmie Galla, Auckland, New Zealand (Part 2), Ep 24 From Rusty to District Evaluation Champion in 5 Months | Nethmie Galla, Auckland, New Zealand (Part 2), Ep 24 Send us Fan Mail

Do you realise that learning the skill of giving a good evaluation doesn’t just make you a great Toastmaster, but can make such a difference in our interpersonal relationships both at work [in turn helping advance our careers] and in our personal lives? Who better to learn from than a current reigning Toastmasters District Evaluation Contest Champion. Listen in to the concluding half of the same chat started in the last episode with Nethmie Gala, a self described “true evaluation nut”

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Do you realise that learning the skill of giving a good evaluation doesn’t just make you a great Toastmaster, but can make such a difference in our interpersonal relationships both at work [in turn helping advance our careers] and in our personal lives? Who better to learn from than a current reigning Toastmasters District Evaluation Contest Champion. Listen in to the concluding half of the same chat started in the last episode with Nethmie Gala, a self described “true evaluation nut”

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19306389 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +1000 1827 1 24 full false How Toastmasters Expedited My Career | Nethmie Galla, Auckland, New Zealand (Part 1), Ep 23 How Toastmasters Expedited My Career | Nethmie Galla, Auckland, New Zealand (Part 1), Ep 23 Send us Fan Mail

Young and want to turbo charge your career? I’ve met so many Toastmasters who say they wished they’d discovered Toastmasters decades earlier. Today’s guest, Nethmie Galla did join while young, joining while at University, and now at age 30 reflects on her career trajectory, attributing Toastmasters to expediting her career and landing her the job she loves. She was also the recent winner of the District 112 Evaluation Contest, and discusses how she got into Evaluations. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Young and want to turbo charge your career? I’ve met so many Toastmasters who say they wished they’d discovered Toastmasters decades earlier. Today’s guest, Nethmie Galla did join while young, joining while at University, and now at age 30 reflects on her career trajectory, attributing Toastmasters to expediting her career and landing her the job she loves. She was also the recent winner of the District 112 Evaluation Contest, and discusses how she got into Evaluations. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19280787 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +1000 2014 1 23 full false Women In Leadership, Multicultural Identity author | Urmi Hossain, Montreal, Canada, Ep 22 Women In Leadership, Multicultural Identity author | Urmi Hossain, Montreal, Canada, Ep 22 Send us Fan Mail

Ever wondered what Toastmasters is all about and what it could do for you? As today's guest Urmi Hossain reveals, Toastmasters is about so much more than just public speaking. She has leveraged what she got from Toastmasters, and this has led to a lot of opportunities she didn’t expect. Growing up in Italy with Bengali Parents, Urmi overcame identity and interracial struggles to go on to succeed working in Montreal as a corporate Professional in Finance by day, and  a self described creative soul by night: a published author, speaker, youtuber, podcaster and an advocate for women’s empowerment. How could Toastmasters alter your life trajectory? Listen in to today’s Podcast to hear Urmi’s fascinating and inspirational story and get her helpful insights. 

This episode released early, in time for free registration for Canada's National Women in Leadership day online event here. This is open to women from around the world and is this Wednesday 27th May, 12-1pm EST 

Instagram Post on National Women in Leadership day, May 27 here

Urmi's YouTube channel here

Urm's book "Discovering Your Identity : A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle" can be bought on Amazon here

Urmi's Podcast "Stories Beyond Borders" on Spotiy here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Ever wondered what Toastmasters is all about and what it could do for you? As today's guest Urmi Hossain reveals, Toastmasters is about so much more than just public speaking. She has leveraged what she got from Toastmasters, and this has led to a lot of opportunities she didn’t expect. Growing up in Italy with Bengali Parents, Urmi overcame identity and interracial struggles to go on to succeed working in Montreal as a corporate Professional in Finance by day, and  a self described creative soul by night: a published author, speaker, youtuber, podcaster and an advocate for women’s empowerment. How could Toastmasters alter your life trajectory? Listen in to today’s Podcast to hear Urmi’s fascinating and inspirational story and get her helpful insights. 

This episode released early, in time for free registration for Canada's National Women in Leadership day online event here. This is open to women from around the world and is this Wednesday 27th May, 12-1pm EST 

Instagram Post on National Women in Leadership day, May 27 here

Urmi's YouTube channel here

Urm's book "Discovering Your Identity : A Rebirth From Interracial Struggle" can be bought on Amazon here

Urmi's Podcast "Stories Beyond Borders" on Spotiy here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19229042 Mon, 25 May 2026 00:00:00 +1000 1560 1 22 full false Public Speaking A To Z book launch by 2024 WCPS Finalist | Fursey Gotuaco, Bangkok, Thailand, Ep 21 Public Speaking A To Z book launch by 2024 WCPS Finalist | Fursey Gotuaco, Bangkok, Thailand, Ep 21 Send us Fan Mail

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a public speaking guide book that was user friendly, can be read either cover to cover or in short spurts, with the ability to dive in at any point, and can be used as a reference? Now there is!! “Public Speaking from A-Z: The Speaker's Handbook for Powerful Presentations” written by Fursey Gotuaco. Fursey has spent most of his career as a teacher, teaching theatre arts and was a Finalist in the 2024 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. He now dedicates a lot of his time coaching others in Public Speaking and shares his wisdom and experience in this book. Listen in to today's Podcast to hear all about his new book and special bonus features.


Fursey's book can be purchased here

Fursey's website here


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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Wouldn’t it be great if there was a public speaking guide book that was user friendly, can be read either cover to cover or in short spurts, with the ability to dive in at any point, and can be used as a reference? Now there is!! “Public Speaking from A-Z: The Speaker's Handbook for Powerful Presentations” written by Fursey Gotuaco. Fursey has spent most of his career as a teacher, teaching theatre arts and was a Finalist in the 2024 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. He now dedicates a lot of his time coaching others in Public Speaking and shares his wisdom and experience in this book. Listen in to today's Podcast to hear all about his new book and special bonus features.


Fursey's book can be purchased here

Fursey's website here


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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19187699 Tue, 19 May 2026 22:00:00 +1000 2284 1 21 full false 3-Time District Champion on How to Win Evaluation Contests | Judge Harriet Tinka, Ep 20 3-Time District Champion on How to Win Evaluation Contests | Judge Harriet Tinka, Ep 20 Send us Fan Mail

Gifts! Who doesn’t love gifts? Aka points for improvement, these recommendations are gifts to the public speaker that the evaluator gives to help him/her improve. Listen in to today's episode for gifts Harriet Tinka [ 3 time District Evaluation Champion] also gives all prospective evaluators in the audience as she reflects on Episode 18’s Global Online Evaluation Contest. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Gifts! Who doesn’t love gifts? Aka points for improvement, these recommendations are gifts to the public speaker that the evaluator gives to help him/her improve. Listen in to today's episode for gifts Harriet Tinka [ 3 time District Evaluation Champion] also gives all prospective evaluators in the audience as she reflects on Episode 18’s Global Online Evaluation Contest. 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Buzzsprout-19170301 Wed, 13 May 2026 23:00:00 +1000 958 1 20 full false Test speaker debrief after WCPS judges | Anthony Garvey, Tralee, Ireland (Part 3), Ep 19 Test speaker debrief after WCPS judges | Anthony Garvey, Tralee, Ireland (Part 3), Ep 19 Send us Fan Mail

Ever wondered how a Toastmaster feels about the evaluation of their Speech? How it is received? Listen in to todays podcast to hear Anthony’s reflections on both the evaluations and judging of his test speech in episode 18, as well as the feedback on the first paragraph of his new speech

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Ever wondered how a Toastmaster feels about the evaluation of their Speech? How it is received? Listen in to todays podcast to hear Anthony’s reflections on both the evaluations and judging of his test speech in episode 18, as well as the feedback on the first paragraph of his new speech

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19141345 Fri, 08 May 2026 02:00:00 +1000 2638 1 19 full false Special Edition: Global Online Evaluation Contest | 5 continents, 1 winner, Ep 18 Special Edition: Global Online Evaluation Contest | 5 continents, 1 winner, Ep 18 Send us Fan Mail

Ever found the Judging of Toastmasters contests somewhat mysterious? Ok, well if you've ever judged there's no mystery, but if you've been a contestant you can be left wondering about how you were scored, where you did well and where you could have scored better. Official Toastmasters contests only give placings to the first 3. There's no feedback or points for improvement. Thus, I have organised an unofficial online Global Evaluation Contest which was conducted and recorded last Sunday. I have an ex UK/Ireland Champion for Test speaker, current District Evaluation Contest entrants from Europe, Oceania, and Africa, and for judges, highly experienced WCPS finalists from Asia and North America. The judges have opened the lid to give both the contestants and podcast listeners feedback and valuable insights on the evaluations. This is perfect timing to help those about to compete in District Evaluation Competitions.

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Ever found the Judging of Toastmasters contests somewhat mysterious? Ok, well if you've ever judged there's no mystery, but if you've been a contestant you can be left wondering about how you were scored, where you did well and where you could have scored better. Official Toastmasters contests only give placings to the first 3. There's no feedback or points for improvement. Thus, I have organised an unofficial online Global Evaluation Contest which was conducted and recorded last Sunday. I have an ex UK/Ireland Champion for Test speaker, current District Evaluation Contest entrants from Europe, Oceania, and Africa, and for judges, highly experienced WCPS finalists from Asia and North America. The judges have opened the lid to give both the contestants and podcast listeners feedback and valuable insights on the evaluations. This is perfect timing to help those about to compete in District Evaluation Competitions.

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19107140 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:00:00 +1000 2825 1 18 full false Theatrics, Taboos & Test Speeches | Anthony Garvey, Tralee, Ireland (Part 2), Ep 17 Theatrics, Taboos & Test Speeches | Anthony Garvey, Tralee, Ireland (Part 2), Ep 17 Send us Fan Mail

Sex, religion, and politics, sometimes erroneously believed to be taboo subjects at Toastmasters, can be discussed as long as it’s done tastefully. Thus, an upcoming meeting at Shilling Speakers online Toastmasters club will be purely dedicated to this theme of sex, religion and politics. Anthony extends an invitation to all the Toastmasters listeners of this podcast to visit his online club for this and other innovatively themed meetings. Also, listen in for an exciting Announcement. 

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Shilling Speakers here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Sex, religion, and politics, sometimes erroneously believed to be taboo subjects at Toastmasters, can be discussed as long as it’s done tastefully. Thus, an upcoming meeting at Shilling Speakers online Toastmasters club will be purely dedicated to this theme of sex, religion and politics. Anthony extends an invitation to all the Toastmasters listeners of this podcast to visit his online club for this and other innovatively themed meetings. Also, listen in for an exciting Announcement. 

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Shilling Speakers here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19090611 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +1000 1809 1 17 full false Present Naked, Bring Back Hybrid WCPS | Anthony Garvey, Tralee, Ireland, Ep 16 Present Naked, Bring Back Hybrid WCPS | Anthony Garvey, Tralee, Ireland, Ep 16 Send us Fan Mail

Anthony has great tips on “How to Present Naked”, from his TEDx talk. Listen in to find out what he means by that and how it can help you in your presentations. He also makes a well founded case for a return of hybrid [combined in person face to face and online] World Championship of Public Speaking, to give better access to competitors that can’t make it there in person. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Anthony has great tips on “How to Present Naked”, from his TEDx talk. Listen in to find out what he means by that and how it can help you in your presentations. He also makes a well founded case for a return of hybrid [combined in person face to face and online] World Championship of Public Speaking, to give better access to competitors that can’t make it there in person. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-19052743 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 +1000 1741 1 16 full false Storytelling, Leadership Mistakes | Paul O'Mahony, Cork, Ireland (Part 2), Ep 15 Storytelling, Leadership Mistakes | Paul O'Mahony, Cork, Ireland (Part 2), Ep 15 Send us Fan Mail

In this concluding half of the same chat with Paul O’Mahony started in the last episode, Paul gives insights into:

Live and impromptu opportunistic Podcasting;

Networking;

And Story telling as a vehicle to deliver a powerful message

He also shares honest and open self reflections on connecting better with the audience thus gaining rapport, and on the dilemma of being in a Toastmasters leadership role in the difficult position of being required to address the matter of a member who has breached the rules and wondering if despite doing things by the book, it has been dealt with in the best way possible

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Mentioned in todays episode:

Pauls interview with Danny Banks on Irish Talkers here

Ted Corcoran - How to write a speech in 10 Minutes on Youtube here


Dananjaya Hettiarachchi - World Champion of Public Speaking 2014 - Full Speech "I see something" here


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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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In this concluding half of the same chat with Paul O’Mahony started in the last episode, Paul gives insights into:

Live and impromptu opportunistic Podcasting;

Networking;

And Story telling as a vehicle to deliver a powerful message

He also shares honest and open self reflections on connecting better with the audience thus gaining rapport, and on the dilemma of being in a Toastmasters leadership role in the difficult position of being required to address the matter of a member who has breached the rules and wondering if despite doing things by the book, it has been dealt with in the best way possible

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Mentioned in todays episode:

Pauls interview with Danny Banks on Irish Talkers here

Ted Corcoran - How to write a speech in 10 Minutes on Youtube here


Dananjaya Hettiarachchi - World Champion of Public Speaking 2014 - Full Speech "I see something" here


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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18988627 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:00:00 +1000 2637 1 15 full false Irish Night, Seanchaí [Shanachie] & Table Topics | Paul O'Mahony, Cork, Ireland (Part 1), Ep 14 Irish Night, Seanchaí [Shanachie] & Table Topics | Paul O'Mahony, Cork, Ireland (Part 1), Ep 14 Send us Fan Mail

Ever wanted to hear an example of a Toastmasters Table Topic [impromtpu question and response]? Table topics, requiring a 1-2 minute response to a question the respondent has no prior knowledge of, is one of the 4 types of competitions at Toastmasters conferences and improves our impromptu speaking skills. In today's episode, I chat to an experienced Irish Toastmaster, Paul O'Mahony, shortly after St Patrick's Day about the Irish Toastmasters scene and his feedback on the Toastmasters International Convention he attended in 2024 [including a suggestion for improvement], and in the middle of this, without warning, I spring on him an impromptu Table Topics question. Listen in to find out how he goes…


The Irish Talkers Podcast here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Ever wanted to hear an example of a Toastmasters Table Topic [impromtpu question and response]? Table topics, requiring a 1-2 minute response to a question the respondent has no prior knowledge of, is one of the 4 types of competitions at Toastmasters conferences and improves our impromptu speaking skills. In today's episode, I chat to an experienced Irish Toastmaster, Paul O'Mahony, shortly after St Patrick's Day about the Irish Toastmasters scene and his feedback on the Toastmasters International Convention he attended in 2024 [including a suggestion for improvement], and in the middle of this, without warning, I spring on him an impromptu Table Topics question. Listen in to find out how he goes…


The Irish Talkers Podcast here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18975984 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1000 2518 1 14 full false From Toastmasters to TEDx Coach | CJ Marks, Kobe, Japan, Ep 13 From Toastmasters to TEDx Coach | CJ Marks, Kobe, Japan, Ep 13 Send us Fan Mail

Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Tedx Speaker? Today's guest, C.J. MARKS, dreamt of becoming a Tedx speaker and started his journey to achieve that goal by joining Toastmasters after moving to Japan, ironically from the place of origin of Toastmasters, California. Listen in to today's podcast to learn how he not only achieved that goal in a remarkably short space of time, but also went on to become a coach of other Tedx speakers. He also discusses the recent launch of the book he co-authored, “The Life IPO”, which has been described as “an anthology that proposes a framework for personal reinvention by treating one's life as an Initial Public Offering (IPO), shifting the metric of success from financial wealth to personal meaning, faith, and resilience”

“The Life IPO” here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a Tedx Speaker? Today's guest, C.J. MARKS, dreamt of becoming a Tedx speaker and started his journey to achieve that goal by joining Toastmasters after moving to Japan, ironically from the place of origin of Toastmasters, California. Listen in to today's podcast to learn how he not only achieved that goal in a remarkably short space of time, but also went on to become a coach of other Tedx speakers. He also discusses the recent launch of the book he co-authored, “The Life IPO”, which has been described as “an anthology that proposes a framework for personal reinvention by treating one's life as an Initial Public Offering (IPO), shifting the metric of success from financial wealth to personal meaning, faith, and resilience”

“The Life IPO” here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18950804 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +1000 3014 1 13 full false 3x Olympic Volunteer's Chinese Toastmasters Journey | Lele KE, Beijing, China, Ep 12 3x Olympic Volunteer's Chinese Toastmasters Journey | Lele KE, Beijing, China, Ep 12 Send us Fan Mail

恭喜发财 [gōngxǐ fācái ; wishing everyone prosperity in this new year]. Shortly after Chinese New Year, the year of the horse, I chatted to Lele KE, a 3 time Olympic volunteer and English Major who is a Project Manager working on International Programs between China and the United Nations. Toastmasters International members and Toastmasters curious, listen in to todays podcast to get some insights into the Chinese Toastmasters scene through the lens of Lele's individual journey 

EF Phoenixes Toastmasters Club here and here

Compatriot Johnson Zhang's semifinal speech at 2025 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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恭喜发财 [gōngxǐ fācái ; wishing everyone prosperity in this new year]. Shortly after Chinese New Year, the year of the horse, I chatted to Lele KE, a 3 time Olympic volunteer and English Major who is a Project Manager working on International Programs between China and the United Nations. Toastmasters International members and Toastmasters curious, listen in to todays podcast to get some insights into the Chinese Toastmasters scene through the lens of Lele's individual journey 

EF Phoenixes Toastmasters Club here and here

Compatriot Johnson Zhang's semifinal speech at 2025 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Buzzsprout-18899233 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1000 2676 1 12 full false Public Speaking World Champion 2024 | Luisa Montalvo, McAllen, USA, Ep 11 Public Speaking World Champion 2024 | Luisa Montalvo, McAllen, USA, Ep 11 Send us Fan Mail

Ever dreamt of winning the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking? On the long road home after completing yet another dog rescue mission, Luisa Montalvo was involved in a horrific motor vehicle accident, requiring rescue herself by “37 Strangers”. No heart beat for 6 minutes and left unable to walk, 2 years later she was on the World stage competing for the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking…and won!! Listen in to todays podcast to be inspired by her amazing story and get some valuable tips and insights to help you on your journey.

Luisa's WCPS winning speech "37 Strangers" here


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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Ever dreamt of winning the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking? On the long road home after completing yet another dog rescue mission, Luisa Montalvo was involved in a horrific motor vehicle accident, requiring rescue herself by “37 Strangers”. No heart beat for 6 minutes and left unable to walk, 2 years later she was on the World stage competing for the Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking…and won!! Listen in to todays podcast to be inspired by her amazing story and get some valuable tips and insights to help you on your journey.

Luisa's WCPS winning speech "37 Strangers" here


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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18853749 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +1000 2922 1 11 full false Sawubona: I see you | Harriet Tinka, Edmonton, Canada, Ep 10 Sawubona: I see you | Harriet Tinka, Edmonton, Canada, Ep 10 Send us Fan Mail

Curious on what it takes to make it to the world stage and compete in the World Championships of Public Speaking? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Harriet Tinka, a Certified Practicing Accountant who came back from adversity and went on to share her story to help others. Listen in to her remarkable story and find out how sharing her story led her to eventually find herself on the world stage competing in the World Championships of Public Speaking.

Harriet's Speech Sawubona at WCPS here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Curious on what it takes to make it to the world stage and compete in the World Championships of Public Speaking? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Harriet Tinka, a Certified Practicing Accountant who came back from adversity and went on to share her story to help others. Listen in to her remarkable story and find out how sharing her story led her to eventually find herself on the world stage competing in the World Championships of Public Speaking.

Harriet's Speech Sawubona at WCPS here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Buzzsprout-18822420 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +1000 3137 1 10 full false 102 Hour Public Speaking Marathon | Eleos Theofilus (ET) Gandawidjaja, Surabaya, Indonesia, Ep 9 102 Hour Public Speaking Marathon | Eleos Theofilus (ET) Gandawidjaja, Surabaya, Indonesia, Ep 9 Send us Fan Mail

Can you imagine being a part of a record public speaking marathon? Today's guest helped power an event titled “Speaking Into History: 102 Hours, 1 Record, and Endless Coffee” 102 hours of non-stop virtual training, recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records to celebrate Toastmasters International 100 years anniversary in June 2024. Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Eleos (ET) Theofilus Gandawidjaja [Toastmaster, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Standup Comedian, among many other talents]  from Surabaya, Indonesia as we discuss his involvement in the record and his Toastmasters journey 

World Travelers Toastmasters club here 

World Travelers Toastmasters club Facebook page here

Wiki article on Batik here

Wiki article on Blackpink here

Blackpink on Spotify here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

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There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Can you imagine being a part of a record public speaking marathon? Today's guest helped power an event titled “Speaking Into History: 102 Hours, 1 Record, and Endless Coffee” 102 hours of non-stop virtual training, recognized by the Malaysia Book of Records to celebrate Toastmasters International 100 years anniversary in June 2024. Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Eleos (ET) Theofilus Gandawidjaja [Toastmaster, Author, Keynote Speaker, and Standup Comedian, among many other talents]  from Surabaya, Indonesia as we discuss his involvement in the record and his Toastmasters journey 

World Travelers Toastmasters club here 

World Travelers Toastmasters club Facebook page here

Wiki article on Batik here

Wiki article on Blackpink here

Blackpink on Spotify here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18767686 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +1000 2106 1 9 full false Pioneering Toastmasters in Africa | Dunstanette Macauley, Lomé, Togo, Ep 8 Pioneering Toastmasters in Africa | Dunstanette Macauley, Lomé, Togo, Ep 8 Send us Fan Mail

Ever wondered what it takes to be a pioneer in your country and rise to the rank of a Toastmasters Regional Advisor?  Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Dunstanette Macauley, Economist, Diplomat, former International Director of Zonta International, Affiliate President of BPW International [Business and Professional Women], and Toastmaster extraordinaire. Listen in to follow her journey, get a global view of the organisation and be inspired by all her successful endeavours 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Ever wondered what it takes to be a pioneer in your country and rise to the rank of a Toastmasters Regional Advisor?  Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Dunstanette Macauley, Economist, Diplomat, former International Director of Zonta International, Affiliate President of BPW International [Business and Professional Women], and Toastmaster extraordinaire. Listen in to follow her journey, get a global view of the organisation and be inspired by all her successful endeavours 

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18739542 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1000 2459 1 8 full false Spanish-English Practice | Bernardo Atahualpa Cordero Salcedo, Quito, Ecuador Ep 7 Spanish-English Practice | Bernardo Atahualpa Cordero Salcedo, Quito, Ecuador Ep 7 Send us Fan Mail

Interested in a novel way of improving your Spanish or English while improving your Public Speaking at the same time? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Bernado Cordero, President of Toastmasters Ecuador. Listen in to follow his journey and find out what opportunities are brewing for Spanish and English language learners…

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Bernado's Toastmasters Club click here

Online attendance allowed

Meeting times Monday 830pm local Quito time [ UTC -5 ]

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Interested in a novel way of improving your Spanish or English while improving your Public Speaking at the same time? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Bernado Cordero, President of Toastmasters Ecuador. Listen in to follow his journey and find out what opportunities are brewing for Spanish and English language learners…

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Bernado's Toastmasters Club click here

Online attendance allowed

Meeting times Monday 830pm local Quito time [ UTC -5 ]

<--------------------------------------------------->

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18699236 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +1000 2303 1 7 full false Toastmasters Germany vs Australia: 20x More Feedback | Veniece Tse, Munich, Germany, Ep 6 Toastmasters Germany vs Australia: 20x More Feedback | Veniece Tse, Munich, Germany, Ep 6 Send us Fan Mail

Ever wondered about Toastmasters differences in different countries? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my first active Toastmasters member, Veniece Tse. Having joined Toastmasters in Australia, she's been living in Germany for the last 3 years and rose to Division Director. Listen in to find out what differences she's noticed between the 2 countries Toastmasters wise...

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Have you ever seen Toastmasters having as much fun as they're having here ?

Veniece’s Podcast “Speak Your Way To Success” here


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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Ever wondered about Toastmasters differences in different countries? Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my first active Toastmasters member, Veniece Tse. Having joined Toastmasters in Australia, she's been living in Germany for the last 3 years and rose to Division Director. Listen in to find out what differences she's noticed between the 2 countries Toastmasters wise...

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Have you ever seen Toastmasters having as much fun as they're having here ?

Veniece’s Podcast “Speak Your Way To Success” here


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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Buzzsprout-18523081 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +1000 2002 1 6 full false I Met My Wife in Toastmasters | Herman Kizota KAJIRU, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Ep 5 I Met My Wife in Toastmasters | Herman Kizota KAJIRU, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Ep 5 Send us Fan Mail

Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Herman Kizota KAJIRU, an aspiring Politician and one of the pioneers of introducing Toastmasters to Tanzania. Listen in to follow his journey and find out why he left Toastmasters and whether he'd consider re-joining

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A few common Swahili words and phrases here

Dar es Salaam Toastmasters Club here and their Facebook page here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Send us Fan Mail

Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to Herman Kizota KAJIRU, an aspiring Politician and one of the pioneers of introducing Toastmasters to Tanzania. Listen in to follow his journey and find out why he left Toastmasters and whether he'd consider re-joining

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A few common Swahili words and phrases here

Dar es Salaam Toastmasters Club here and their Facebook page here

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Buzzsprout-18616034 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 22:00:00 +1000 1165 1 5 full false Why I Left Toastmasters After 7 Years | Elaine Apel, Vancouver, Canada, Ep 4 Why I Left Toastmasters After 7 Years | Elaine Apel, Vancouver, Canada, Ep 4 Send us Fan Mail

Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my 3rd cousin Elaine Apel, a Toastmaster of 7 years experience. Listen in to follow her journey and find out why she left and whether she'd consider re-joining. 

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Toastmasters By The Sea here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my 3rd cousin Elaine Apel, a Toastmaster of 7 years experience. Listen in to follow her journey and find out why she left and whether she'd consider re-joining. 

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Toastmasters By The Sea here

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18500016 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:00:00 +1000 972 1 4 full false Speechcraft Feedback | Shelley Walder, Geelong, Australia, Ep 3 Speechcraft Feedback | Shelley Walder, Geelong, Australia, Ep 3 Send us Fan Mail

Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to a fellow Skin Cancer Doctor Educator, Shelley Walder. Listen in to find out what has fuelled her interest in Toastmasters.

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Geelong Toastmasters Club here:

https://geelong.toastmastersclubs.org/

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to a fellow Skin Cancer Doctor Educator, Shelley Walder. Listen in to find out what has fuelled her interest in Toastmasters.

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Geelong Toastmasters Club here:

https://geelong.toastmastersclubs.org/

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18498210 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1000 828 1 3 full false Father of the Bride Speech Help | Allen Higgins, Dublin, Ireland, Ep 2 Father of the Bride Speech Help | Allen Higgins, Dublin, Ireland, Ep 2 Send us Fan Mail

Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my bonus cousin Allen Higgins. What's the specific reason he's suddenly interested in Toastmasters?

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Links to 2 episodes of Allen's Podcast related to Storytelling, here :

https://shows.acast.com/design-talk/episodes/storytelling-for-learning

and here:

https://shows.acast.com/design-talk/episodes/storytelling-with-moin


Allen's Podcast here:

https://www.designtalk.ie/


University College Dublin's Toastmasters club here:

https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/05766676-ucd-michael-smurfit-graduate-business-school-toastmasters

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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Join me on this episode of Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my bonus cousin Allen Higgins. What's the specific reason he's suddenly interested in Toastmasters?

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Links to 2 episodes of Allen's Podcast related to Storytelling, here :

https://shows.acast.com/design-talk/episodes/storytelling-for-learning

and here:

https://shows.acast.com/design-talk/episodes/storytelling-with-moin


Allen's Podcast here:

https://www.designtalk.ie/


University College Dublin's Toastmasters club here:

https://www.toastmasters.org/Find-a-Club/05766676-ucd-michael-smurfit-graduate-business-school-toastmasters

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I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18493633 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +1000 1193 1 2 full false Considering joining Toastmasters | James Caldwell, Brisbane, Australia, Ep 1 Considering joining Toastmasters | James Caldwell, Brisbane, Australia, Ep 1 Send us Fan Mail

Join me on my very first Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my brother-in-law James Caldwell who is considering joining Toastmasters. What are his expectations? If they are different to reality, can we learn from that? If he does join, it will be interesting to chat to him again down the track and see how his Toastmasters experiences compare with his pre joining expectations. 

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Melanie Surplice's highly recommended "The Talkative Toastmaster" Podcast:

https://www.talkativetoastmaster.com


I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Send us Fan Mail

Join me on my very first Toastmasters World Tour Podcast as I chat to my brother-in-law James Caldwell who is considering joining Toastmasters. What are his expectations? If they are different to reality, can we learn from that? If he does join, it will be interesting to chat to him again down the track and see how his Toastmasters experiences compare with his pre joining expectations. 

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Melanie Surplice's highly recommended "The Talkative Toastmaster" Podcast:

https://www.talkativetoastmaster.com


I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Brendan Buzzsprout-18460656 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 01:00:00 +1000 1370 toastmasters, expectations, considering joining, reasons for joining, public speaking 1 1 full false Teaser: Toastmasters World Tour Teaser: Toastmasters World Tour Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to my Toastmasters World Tour Podcast. I’m your host, Brendan O’Sullivan. Come with me as I embark on a virtual tour of the world chatting to Toastmasters. My tour starts at home chatting to potential Toastmasters at the very start of their journey, contemplating their first Toastmasters club visit. It then takes off to explore the globe on a quest to seek out Toastmasters from all walks of life, from every continent, and from all levels of experience, from novices to the best in the world. Let’s learn from and be inspired by their journeys!  Jiayou, Courage, Ganbatte kudasai !!

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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]]> Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to my Toastmasters World Tour Podcast. I’m your host, Brendan O’Sullivan. Come with me as I embark on a virtual tour of the world chatting to Toastmasters. My tour starts at home chatting to potential Toastmasters at the very start of their journey, contemplating their first Toastmasters club visit. It then takes off to explore the globe on a quest to seek out Toastmasters from all walks of life, from every continent, and from all levels of experience, from novices to the best in the world. Let’s learn from and be inspired by their journeys!  Jiayou, Courage, Ganbatte kudasai !!

I hope you have enjoyed this Podcast episode. I'd love to hear your feedback, and any ideas or suggestions for improvement. Your comments can reach me via my email toastmastersworldtour@gmail.com

You can also subscribe to this Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, YouTube,  et al. 

Follow me on Facebook

There is also an interactive map of the world you can view and click on showing the city or region where the interviewed Toastmaster/ potential Toastmaster lives here.

If you click on the location, the persons face will pop up with a link under it to the episode. Hopefully a fun way to explore the library as it builds as it's not necessary to listen to them sequentially. 

To find a local Toastmasters Club in your area, click here

For a list of online only Toastmasters Clubs, click here


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