Daniel Hughes talks to accomplished public speakers, about what it takes to present an effective presentation, and how they inspire their audiences. In each episode you'll get tips on how to become a great public speaker.
This episode features a conversation on introverted leadership with Aarjun Kumar. Aarjun has been active member of Toastmasters for several years and is the current President for Divine Mercy Toastmasters Club. We also discuss how Toastmasters can benefit introverts and why mentors and feedback are important in helping us become better communicators.
Dr Kristen Hamling Ph.D is an internationally respected trauma psychologist , clinical researcher, facilitator and is also a member of Toastmasters International. In this fascinating discussion, we investigate what lies beneath our fears of public speaking and explore the best ways to reduce anxiety when we are presenting. Dr Hamling operates Wellbeing Aotearoa, which is a successful psychology practice in Whanganui, New Zealand. To find out more about Dr Hamling, visit www.wellbeingaotearoa.com
In this episode we speak with Leonie Evio, who is not only a Distinguished Toastmaster and former Toastmasters Area Director, but also has had a successful career in education and training within the public sector. Leonie highlights which leadership qualities are of most importance and explains why leadership means being of service to others.
In this edition of the Toastmasters Podcast, we discuss what it takes to be funny, with Nick Leung, the host of the What Do You Dream podcast. In this hilarious conversation, Nick shares his views on what makes something funny, how to use timing and how to deal with nerves on stage. Nick also reveals the inspiration for his unique accents.
Nitay-Yair Levi is the winner of the Toastmasters 2021 District 70 International Speech Contest and he talks to Daniel Hughes about the importance of connecting to the audience. Nitay-Yair also shares his journey after joining Toastmasters and outlines the steps necessary to compete at the highest level and to win speaking competitions.
Stephanie Giannis talks to Daniel about the power of impromptu speaking, why it's important to be able to think and speak on your feet, what to do when your speech doesn't go according to plan and why reading is a powerful tool for successful communicators.
Did you know how important communication is in everyday life? Daniel Hughes speaks to award winning speaker Harshitha Rajashekara about what it takes to inspire an audience. We also take a deep dive into how effective communication can help in business and leadership, and how Toastmasters has been helpful in building skills.
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