Podcasts about communicators

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week, you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church Podcast on each Thursday, where we talk a little message and a lot of nonsense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Anthony Brown brings the message from the I Can See Clearly Now series with Weathering The Rains Of Disappointment

For five and a half years, this show has been about someone else — pulling a thread from a guest I find fascinating and following it wherever it leads. This week, for the first time, I turned the camera on myself.After a recent conversation with my business coach, I realized I had never articulated — through my lens — what connects every single person who's ever sat across from me on this show. Journalists. Communicators. Photographers. Lobbyists. To an outsider, the connection may not be altogether clear, so I chose today to fix that.I was surprised to realize how far back the real answer goes — past the podcast, past the public affairs career, back to a small legislative district in New Jersey where I learned that making someone feel seen gave me my own purpose. That idea became the thread of this episode.I'm also using today's episode to signal a short break from this show — the first real break I've taken in five and a half years — and ahead to an exciting August takeover with Cook Political Report.My favorite line of the episode: the moment you actually see someone — really see them — it gets a lot harder to hold onto anger at them. Connection isn't just nice to have. It's what makes compassion possible.Authentically Speaking is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber. Get full access to Authentically Speaking at newsletter.fridayreporter.com/subscribe

Agentic AI this, LLM AI that - you may be wondering… what does that even mean?In this episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast, we're joined by AI strategist, futurist and storyteller Bosco Anthony to explore what the next wave of artificial intelligence means for communication, marketing and change professionals… plus, what agentic AI is.Moving beyond tools like ChatGPT and Claude, Bosco explains the rise of agentic AI, how organisations are already integrating AI into everyday workflows, and why the future belongs to people who know how to orchestrate AI rather than simply use it.Together, we discuss sophisticated prompt engineering, AI literacy, ethics, human oversight, and the skills that will become even more valuable as technology continues to evolve. We also explore the importance of curiosity over fear, why experimentation is critical, and how communicators can position themselves to thrive in an AI-enabled workplace.Ultimately, the main thing we took from this podcast was that without adaptation through curiosity… you may be left behind. Not to worry though, this episode runs you through how to keep up, too.Listen in now.Links mentioned in this episode:Bosco's websiteBosco's LinkedIn90 minute Strategy Power SessionPublic workshops and trainingLess Chatter, More Matter - Mel's bookTemplate packsChange Isn't Hard! - Mel's bookSign up here to the fortnightly mail out of free resources!Say hi!Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I'm up to InstagramCheck out my websiteAsk a question

Your buyers are asking their AI tool of choice who to trust—and if AI doesn't cite you, you don't exist. Communicators missed SEO once because it felt "too technical," and the Lippincott data says we're on track to repeat history with AI. In this week's Spin Sucks podcast episode, Gini Dietrich shares the five-move visibility engineering playbook, plus the moment Martin Waxman ran his own organization through the PESO Model® Diagnostic live and turned a 50% score into a blueprint. If you're determined to own AI visibility before someone else does, this one's for you. Take the free PESO Model® Diagnostic: https://spinsucks.com/self-peso-diagnostic/  Get PESO Model® Certified: https://spinsucks.com/peso-model-certification/  Read the article: https://spinsucks.com/communication/visibility-engineering-playbook 

Pigeons: The Heroic Communicators of Modern Warfare Guest: Stephen Moss Book Title: Ten Birds That Changed the World The humble pigeon is celebrated for its extraordinary homing skills, which Moss describes as making it the "ultimate mailman." While legends like the Rothschilds using pigeons to profit from the Battle of Waterloo are mostly myth, the bird's real-world contributions to communication during the World Wars were pivotal. During D-Day, radio silence was mandatory, and pigeons were released from Normandy beaches to carry news of successful landings back to Britain. Moss highlights Cher Ami, a pigeon that saved a New York battalion from "friendly fire" despite being severely wounded. These birds were so effective that the British military even deployed a unit to hunt peregrine falcons to protect pigeon messengers. Moss notes the paradox of the pigeon: often dismissed as urban pests, they were actually reliable, "unturnable" assets that saved the democratic world through their instinctual drive to return home. (2)1849 RAVEN

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week, you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church Podcast on each Thursday, where we talk a little message and a lot of nonsense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Nick Howard brings the message from the I Can See Clearly Now series with The Sail or The Oar?

This one almost didn't happen, and I am so glad it did.Today's guest literally walked past my booth at EduTech 2026 to introduce herself, and within about two minutes I knew I needed her energy on this podcast. Her name is Kate Stockman, and she is deeply passionate about helping young people find their voice and helping schools build cultures where communication actually thrives. Kate is a secondary educator, communication specialist, and founder of Communicators. Having taught drama, English, and performing arts across both the UK and Australia, Kate has spent her career helping students build confidence, develop communication skills, and engage more meaningfully in learning, drawing on dialogic teaching, oracy, and inclusive education.So let's roll the tape. We start with what oracy actually is, why it's a much bigger conversation in the UK already, and why it's starting to gain real traction here in Australia too. Kate breaks down the difference between top-down, teacher-led talk and genuine dialogic, co-constructed discussion, and why so many classrooms are still stuck firmly in the first category.We dig into the real barriers stopping students from speaking up, including a gap in empathy and self-expression that Kate is seeing more and more, and how technology is quietly reshaping the way young people connect face to face. Kate shares one of her favourite classroom strategies, the discussion chain, a deceptively simple, fully student-led technique that gets a whole class genuinely contributing without the teacher having to facilitate a thing. I make her walk me through exactly how to run it, live, so you can take it straight into your own classroom tomorrow.Then, because I couldn't resist, we run a full bin or win round covering talking sticks, drama games, rote learning, homework, cold calling, and copying off the board, and Kate doesn't hold back on any of them. We finish with her best piece of teaching advice, the one mindset shift that completely changed how she shows up in the classroom, and the single thing every teacher can do tomorrow to immediately improve the quality of classroom conversation.What you'll learn:What oracy actually means, and why dialogic teaching is becoming a much bigger conversation in educationThe real barriers stopping students from speaking up in class, including a growing gap in empathy and self-expressionHow to run a discussion chain, a fully student-led strategy that gets a whole class contributing without teacher facilitationWhy practising discussion strategies early in the year matters more than just introducing them onceHow smartphones and digital communication may be reshaping students' confidence to connect face to faceKate's honest bin or win verdicts on talking sticks, drama games, rote learning, homework, cold calling, and copying off the boardWhy cold calling can work well as a revision tool, but becomes harmful when used as a "gotcha" momentThe best piece of teaching advice Kate ever received, and why "being consistently good is outstanding"The one shift every teacher can make tomorrow to immediately improve classroom conversationHave a question, comment, or just want to say hello? Drop us a text!RESOURCES AND MORE SUPPORT:Shop all resourcesJoin The Behaviour ClubMy book! It's Never Just About the Behaviour: A holistic approach to classroom behaviour management The Low-Level Behaviour BootcampFree guide: 'Chats that Create Change'Connect with me:Follow on Instagram @the.unteachablesCheck out my website

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week, you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church  Podcast on each Thursday, where we talk a little message and a lot of nonsense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Jake brings the message from the I Can See Clearly Now series with The Kind Life

Sami Kayyali is the founder and managing director of Rekarda, one of the most specialist communications businesses in the UAE. But the work he does is not what most people think. He is not building slides. He is sitting behind the scenes of the rooms where the most consequential decisions in the region get made, shaping how CEOs, government entities and multinational boards communicate before they walk into the moments that define their careers. With over 20 years of experience, Sami has watched brilliant leaders with brilliant ideas lose the room, not because the idea was wrong, but because nobody had ever told them the truth about how they were coming across. This conversation covers building a specialist consultancy from the ground up in Dubai, the hidden work behind high-stakes presentations, what AI is doing to leadership communication, and the one pattern he sees in every single boardroom that almost nobody is willing to talk about.   Timestamps: 0:00 Who Sami Kayyali is and the work that happens before leaders walk into high-stakes rooms 3:30 What brought him to Dubai and the gap in the market he spotted that nobody else was filling 10:00 How a presentation design business became a full strategic communications company 16:00 The moment he realised the problem was never the slides, it was always the thinking behind them 22:00 The biggest communication mistakes CEOs make and why nobody ever tells them 30:00 What actually happens behind the scenes before a major board meeting or investor presentation 38:00 Can you tell within minutes whether a leader is a strong communicator and what gives it away 45:00 How AI is changing executive communication and why most leaders are getting worse, not better 53:00 The Kernel, cybersecurity and why it is a leadership problem, not an IT problem 60:00 Failure, what success means to him now versus ten years ago and the advice that changed everything 66:00 Quickfire: favourite books, the worst phrase in any business deck, the most underrated communication skill, PowerPoint loved or hated, AI as a creative shortcut or a creative risk, and one thing every CEO should fix tomorrow   Follow Spencer Lodge on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/madeindubaipodcast/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586194260076 https://www.instagram.com/spencer.lodge/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@spencer.lodge https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencerlodge/ https://www.youtube.com/c/SpencerLodgeTV https://www.facebook.com/spencerlodgeofficial/   Follow Sam Kayyali on Social Media: linkedin.com/in/samikayyali https://www.linkedin.com/company/wearerekarda/ https://www.instagram.com/wearerekarda https://www.facebook.com/hello.rekarda 

Welcome to the Transformation Church Message Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church Podcast on each Thursday, where we talk a little message and a lot of nonsense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and, with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Dan Livingston brings the message from the I Can See Clearly Now series with Loving others through the eyes of Jesus

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church  Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Justin brings the message from the I Can See Clearly Now series with Father's Day at TC

In this episode of The Nonprofit Exchange, Hugh Ballou talks with Sally Mildren, CEO and Chief Strategist of CommonWell Marketing, about why even good missions often get ignored in a noisy, overloaded world. Sally explains that the problem is usually not the mission itself, but the lack of emotional connection, clarity, and recognition in the message. Drawing on brain science, marketing strategy, and practical nonprofit experience, Sally shows how people make quick subconscious decisions about whether a message is relevant, trustworthy, and meant for them. She challenges nonprofit leaders to stop overwhelming people with every program, campaign, and call to action, and instead communicate with one audience, one clear message, and one meaningful emotional connection at a time. The conversation explores the difference between representation and recognition, the importance of simplicity, and the “two-second test” every website, social post, email, appeal, and face-to-face message must pass. For nonprofit leaders, the message is clear: communication is not just information delivery; it is an act of leadership that builds trust, belonging, and action. Sally Mildren is the CEO and Chief Strategist of CommonWell Marketing, a strategy-driven marketing firm serving nonprofits, rural health organizations, and mission-driven brands. Her work helps leaders connect strategy, storytelling, brand clarity, customer experience, and sustainable growth so their organizations can communicate with greater relevance and impact. Sally is also the host of the Leadership Cafe podcast, where marketing leaders, nonprofit professionals, and small teams gather for practical insights and candid conversations about leading with confidence and creating real impact. Key Themes in This Episode Why good missions still get ignored when people do not feel personally connected to the message. How the brain filters information quickly and often subconsciously before people decide whether to pay attention. Why nonprofit messaging often becomes too organization-centered, focusing on programs, systems, awards, and wins instead of the audience's needs and identity. The difference between representation and recognition, and why people need to see themselves in the words, images, tone, and focus of the message. Why simplicity is one of the hardest and most important disciplines in nonprofit communication. How too many calls to action create confusion, fatigue, and inaction. Why emotion, surprise, and relevance are essential for earning attention and trust. Practical Takeaways for Nonprofit Leaders Start with the audience, not the organization. Ask, “Who is this for?” before creating any message. Speak to one person, one audience group, and one immediate need instead of trying to reach everyone at once. Reduce the number of words, images, and calls to action so the message can be processed quickly. Use images and stories that help the right person recognize themselves in the message. Watch engagement, traffic, bounce rates, conversions, and donation response as signals that your message is either connecting or missing the mark. Avoid panic messaging during financial uncertainty. Be intentional about what you need, who is most likely to engage, and what message will matter to them. Remember that a confused mind says no. Clarity builds trust and trust opens the door to action. Memorable Insights People often decide within seconds whether a message is for them or not. Recognition is more powerful than broad representation because it helps a specific person feel seen and understood. More content does not necessarily create more attention; it often creates more noise. The pathway to attention usually runs through emotion. Before pressing send, nonprofit leaders should ask: “Who is this for?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our 53rd episode, we talk with  Peter Swan of Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.  Peter has been in Toastmasters since 2015 and has completed the Presentation Mastery and Dynamic Leadership Paths and is currently working in two Paths, Motivational Strategies and Effective Coaching.In this episode, we discuss:Pathfinder AwardLeadershipCommunication and Leadership ConferencePeter Swan can be contacted via Email ~ Pswan175@gmail.comThis podcast episode is sponsored by our 2024-2026 Calendar Year Sponsor District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Rhode Island, Eastern Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine,  in the USA, and the Canadian Maritime Provinces in Canada.  District 31 (“D31”) helps toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

Live from the 2026 Association for Communication Excellence – ACE – national gathering in Billings. The post Professional Communicators Converge on Billings to Sharpen Their Craft first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church  Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Brad Livingston brings the message from the I Can See Clearly Now series with God, I'm done getting hurt

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church  Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Brad Livingston brings the message from the Sabbath series with How to reset your mindset

 An important password:“Listen to Your Own Inner Wisdom. You are the Key to Your Own Life. Time to Speak the Truth”This powerful Full Moon in Sagittarius, May 31st/June 1st is really the illuminator of this “your re-storying"  your unique Dream”.  This lunar cycle presents  a dynamic opportunity to take a real look at the ideas, thoughts and experiences that came forth during the Full Moon in Scorpio that happened at the beginning of May.This Moon offers both inner focus, and the opportunity to experience worldly experiences through connection to Cosmic Source. Guidance through trusting intuitive insights from the well of personal inspiration is the key for moving toward greater and higher vibrational consciousness.During this lunar cycle, the awareness of growth, expansion, plenty, and abundance are under major consideration.  Even as we look out into the collective society, it's absolutely critical to dream one's own big dreams. What thoughts and dreams have been moving back and forward through your mind during this time?  The notable aspect of this lunar cycle emphasizes  concepts of greater self  expansion, exploration, new perspective through inner awareness and spiritual renewal.With this Full Moon, Jupiter  the planet of expansion, is having a conversation   somewhere in your “Star Map”.  Sagittarius is the sign of fiery and inspired direction. This sign brings a feeling of joy and adventure when you choose confidence, courage, and deep self-belief.  Taking the chance to step out, and “Lucky” Jupiter will pave your way.During this Full Moon you are gaining an energetic boost, and  being called upon to take action on something you've dreamed about during the Sun in Gemini idea generating stage.  With this  Full Moon as it illuminates the pathway.   Jupiter is calling for expansion in a particular area of your life, so it is time to activate and actualize those dreams.  Interestingly enough, this Moon really supports forward motion.  Sagittarius is not a sign for looking back into the past.  In some ways, this sign embodies the "Fool" card in the Tarot.  The character in the card is definitely looking ahead, and standing ready to see what's over the horizon and next mountain.With Sagittarius energy, you have deep support to step fully into taking your vision, intention, desire or dream. What's most important thing is to belief in what you are choosing, which will offer the momentum for moving forward in your life.  So, here it is Full Moon in Sagittarius, and all the planetary players are whispering that it's time for things to change  The combination of the Moon and Jupiter is release with the lunar cycle of the full moon,  and expansion through Jupiter signaling change and a focused on forward motion.I want to give recognition to the powerful supportive energies of Neptune and Saturn both being in the sign of Aries. The fiery energy of the other elemental fire sign is giving this rare "Blue Moon" added impetus. The air elemental of Gemini is important in providing a way for the ideas to be dispersed into the personal and collective consciousness. If you reflect on these signs (air, Gemini idea, with fire action of moving forward with Sagittarius), there is a completeness in understanding how thoughts become "things".So it's time to not only dream, the question is, how will your dream become reality and move your life in the direction you really want to go? Seeking new horizons through study and travelThe sign of Sagittarius represents the areas of life where the deepest beliefs about life are being questioned. The first stage in this questioning process is highlighted by what, and how much an individual believes in self?This lunar cycle is aligned with assessing the experience of inner self worth and how it is lived in daily life expression. Sagittarius  is the sign that is always on a quest to understand what can be called the “higher mind”.  Studies of a spiritual nature, through higher education, publishing, exploring other cultures are the ways in which the Sagittarian individual grows in Soul reconnection, emotional depth and life awareness. Trusting Your Own Voice of TruthAlong with Libra and Scorpio, Sagittarius is a relationship sign. It operates by seeing others as part of a collective consciousness. The impetus of this sign is to interact, to teach, to promote and to bring knowledge about truth, freedom, justice, equality, and spiritual insights to the group experience.  Wherever Sagittarius energy is positioned within a chart, there's a need to share knowledge and wisdom about the Universal Source that is supporting all aspects of life.  Sagittarius is a mutable sign, meaning that it thrives by interacting and communicating deep philosophical and spiritual topics. What is most important in understanding and using the wisdom of this sign, is the absolute requirement to embrace positive beliefs and values of integrity, truth, honesty and freedom for everyone. The Power and Path of Possibility Thinking with SagittariusEach of us carries a collection of inner subconscious programs that are associated with every experience we've ever encountered. Sagittarius is the sign that requires us to go into the significant areas of our lives, and examine the negative beliefs, “shadow” thoughts or low- level vibrational consciousness, where there's judgmentalness, prejudice, and narrow-mindedness about others.Sagittarius has the ability to see and operate from the “big picture experience''. An example of an individual with Moon in Sagittarius, is the cultural icon, Oprah.   By studying her life trajectory, she reveals how the Sagittarian energy is activated through the deep belief that what is invisible can become visible. Sagittarius is a sign that taps the “higher intelligence” through what is known as the “Third Eye”.  The symbol of this sign as half horse with a bow and arrow, deals with piercing the “veil” and seeing beyond the 3 D plane of matter and limitation. The Sagittarius Superpower is “Taking a Leap Of Faith”As a mutable sign, Sagittarius symbolizes the ability to trust,  take physical and emotional risks that life is always supported by Universal or Infinite Source. This sign specializes in searching for and moving toward greater horizons.Looking inward and gaining an understanding of what is meaningful and worthwhile is essential. In this sign the relating principle is seen in desiring to merge with the many experiences encountered on the archetypal “quest” and journeying through life.Mutable signs and planets are the Communicators and Seekers of the ZodiacSagittarius/Gemini depict the archetypes of the “Teacher and Student”.  These signs are associated with both adventure on the earth plane, as well as stepping into the inner and subjective experiences of life.Sagittarius is the sign that brings buoyancy, open hearted- optimism, confidence and courage to interactions and encounters with others. With this sign, there is much complexity because what appears to be obvious often has many layers of meaning, and has to be unraveled through intuitive reflections.Sagittarius is masculine fire sign, meaning that it inspires action, and has a need for direct experiencing of life. Wherever this sign is positioned in the chart is an indicator of the need for deep involvement in a specific area or arena of life.Even though Sagittarius is a fire sign, it has a kinship with the water sign Pisces.  They  both possess a shared awareness of what it means to have “faith” in living life from a deep Soul experience.   Let's have an Astrology Conversation.  I look forward to seeing you.  Now is the time.https://www.soulsoundinsights.com/light-reading.htmlhttps://www.soulsoundinsights.com/music-musings-meditation.htmlI am proud to announce my new offering as a Certified Creative Depth Coach.  As a Creative Depth Coach, I provide guidance, support and soul insights on how to discover, explore and navigate your life by  recognizing your magnificent "Creative Genius". Some of my modalities and Soul tools are "Art as Process" EFT Tapping,  Sound and Music for Inner Journeying , using the wisdom of Astrology, Tarot, Oracle and Numerology. l   Enjoy Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Taurus Drumming Video:https://vimeo.com/769123538/b344b2b541"Calling the Wild" or " QuickSilver and Astro Magic" Original Music by MaeRuth McCants 

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church  Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Aaron Burke brings the message from the Sabath series with Take a Break

[47:36] What happens when 20 years and hundreds of conversations change the way you communicate, listen, and tell stories? In this special milestone episode, guest host Ryan Levesque turns the microphone around on Greg Gazin to reflect on the journey behind The Toastmasters Podcast, ToastCaster, and the lessons learned along the way.From launching a podcast as a Toastmasters High Performance Leadership project in 2006 to becoming host and producer of The Toastmasters Podcast, Greg shares how podcasting transformed not only his communication skills, but also the way he approaches conversations, uncovers stories, and connects with people.Along the way, the conversation revisits unforgettable moments, including interviews that created vivid “movies in the mind,” emotional discussions that revealed the human side of leadership, and the unexpected lessons that emerged from hundreds of conversations inside and outside Toastmasters.Greg also reflects on how his interviewing style evolved over time. What began as a focus on asking the “right” questions gradually became something else: learning to listen more carefully, follow curiosity, and help stories unfold naturally. The episode also includes a few behind-the-scenes stories, podcasting flubs, and some unexpected moments listeners likely will not see coming.Listeners will also hear…• How podcasting and Toastmasters helped supercharge Greg's communication skills• How Greg evolved from question asker to “story builder”• Why curiosity matters more than asking the “perfect” question• The conversation that literally gave Greg shivers while recording• A few memorable podcasting flubs and behind-the-scenes moments• The origin of Greg's “conversational runway” interviewing approach• Why some of the best podcast moments happen completely off-script• Lessons learned from guest and former co-hostSome of the most meaningful moments did not come from carefully planned questions. They came from unexpected turns, honest reflections, and the willingness to go a little deeper.And after hundreds of conversations, one lesson stands out above all: when people feel heard, remarkable stories often emerge.Greg's article, Reflecting Back: How a Simple Podcasting Project Developed into an Incredible Journey, appears in the June 2026 issue of the Toastmaster magazine. .Some additional episodes and resources mentioned in this conversation include:• #082 Introducing Greg Gazin - Newest Host of The Toastmasters Podcast • #084 Meet the 2014 World Champion of Public Speaking, Dananjaya Hettiarachchi • #100 Meet the 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking, Mohammed Qahtani• #104 Surviving Everest & the Nepali Earthquake with Sara Safari• #169 Vision Beyond Eyesight with Deborah McAlexander• #172 Confessions of a Podcast Host• #179 Finding Healing Through Service and Leadership with David Jones• #208 Don't Let Fear Hold You Back with Robert A. Navarez• #222 Enhance Your Presentation with Clown Presence - Don Colliver• #225 This is Us: Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque - The Toastmasters Podcast• #250 500 Lunches with Strangers: Breaking Bread for Personal Growth • #266 Meet Lauren Parsons, 2024 Newest Accredited Speaker (Snack on Exercise)• #275 & #276 Better Conversations, 1 Question at a Time - Dr. Alison Wood Brooks (Part 1 & 2)• #267 Meet Maureen Zappala, 2024 Newest Accredited Speaker (Impostor Syndrome and “My Dot” • #294 Beyond 500 Lunches with Strangers: Lesson on Achieving Anything - Nick Bendel • #297 What Happens When Toastmasters Give Youth Voices a TEDx Stage with CeCe Espeut• #298 Spotting & Resolving Generative AI Pitfalls for Communicators with Joel Schwartzberg• TC056 Spanish Train: A Journey in Vocal Variety (ToastCaster)• TC150 The Hardest Speech You'll Ever Have to Give (ToastCaster)• YouTube: Spanish Train: A Journey in Vocal Variety (YouTube video)About Greg GazinGreg Gazin, DTM, is host and producer of The Toastmasters Podcast and creator of ToastCaster: Communication & Leadership Learning Lab. A 24-year Toastmaster, writer, speaker, and technology columnist, Greg has spent nearly two decades exploring communication, leadership, storytelling, and personal growth through podcasting.Greg is a Past District Governor and recipient of a Toastmasters International Presidential Citation. He is also a member of Spiritual Living Toastmasters in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

For more, visit: https://www.BishalSarkar.comMessage us directly: https://wa.me/918880361526Great communicators don't always have the best answers—they have the best questions. In this episode, Bishal Sarkar breaks down the 4 types of questions that smart communicators use to connect deeply, inspire trust, and drive conversations forward.You'll discover:The #1 type of question that instantly builds rapportHow to ask powerful questions that uncover hidden insightsThe question type that positions you as a leader in any roomHow to use questions to turn boring talks into engaging discussionsIf you want to sound sharper, connect faster, and influence better, this episode is for you.

This episode of the Less Chatter, More Matter podcast has us uncovering what it means to be a communicator in an AI-driven world; plus, why the profession is entering a major period of transformation.Communicators are being challenged to rethink where their value truly lies as AI takes over the practical, often menial, tasks of our everyday. BUT! The future of communication isn't about producing more of this content faster, in fact it's more about becoming trusted strategic advisors who help organisations build trust, navigate uncertainty and strengthen human connection.So, this episode helps map out this change with a new framework for the future communicator built around five evolving roles: reputation architects, risk and opportunity identifiers, stakeholder engagers, human connectors, and leadership coaches. We also look at the critical capabilities communicators need to develop to remain relevant, including adaptability, creativity, business acumen, strategic thinking and relationship building.Get ready to learn all about how communicators can position themselves to lead in an increasingly complex, AI-influenced world.Links mentioned in this episode:90 minute Strategy Power SessionPublic workshops and trainingLess Chatter, More Matter - Mel's bookTemplate packsChange Isn't Hard! - Mel's bookSign up here to the fortnightly mail out of free resources!Say hi!Follow me on LinkedInFind out what I'm up to InstagramCheck out my websiteAsk a question

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church  Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Brad brings the message from the Sabath series with How To Get Out Of The Grind

Hi everyone, I’m Sayuri. Do you ever share your dreams, or listen to someone else’s? Today, I'll share a roadmap to align your core and accelerate your dreams by elevating your communication stage. As your conversation expands from yourself to others, and to the world, your dreams will naturally come true. 皆さん、こんにちは！夢を誰かに話すことはありますか？ また、誰かの夢を聞くことはありますか？

Every relationship problem, lost deal, and leadership failure traces back to one thing: communication. Not surface level small talk, but the ability to make another person feel genuinely understood. In this episode Jeremy Miner sits down with Reg Malhotra, Founder and CEO of Neuro Masters Academy and board certified master trainer in NLP and hypnotherapy. Together they break down why the need to be right kills influence, how tonality changes whether someone gets defensive or drops their guard, the "meet people where they are" principle that applies to parenting, sales, and marriage, and specific linguistic patterns that get people to open up and tell you the truth. Built for anyone serious about high performance mindset, sales psychology, and becoming someone others actually want to listen to.Chapters: (00:00) Introduction(03:11) Being Right vs. Winning(08:02) Meet People Where They Are(15:26) Getting Your Kids to Listen(23:15) Your Voice Becomes Their Inner Voice(30:49) Books That Build Influence(46:22) Keeping Any Conversation Going(56:53) Phrases That Get People to Tell the TruthReg says all problems are communication problems. Drop a comment: do you agree with his statement? Want the full NEPQ framework? This is what 350,000+ reps use to close more deals: https://nepqtraining.com/askPrefer to understand the psychology behind NEPQ first? Grab The New Model of Selling: Selling to an Unsellable Generation on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1636980112Connect with MeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeremyleeminer/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremyleeminer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeremy.miner.52

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Transformation Church  Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Brad brings the message from the Sabath series with Learning To Rest The Way God Intended

Why are nonprofit communicators so often brought in at the end of a project and treated more like an order-taker than a strategic partner? Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Ally Dommu, director of service development, about why communications staff deserve a seat at the table and what changes when they get it. They explore the organizational habits and assumptions that keep communications stuck in a tactical role, and share practical steps communicators can take to shift the culture, build stronger cross-team relationships, and demonstrate their strategic value.

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Message Re-Cap Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Communicator Heather brings the message from the Put Jesus In The Chat series with Mother's Day At TC

Welcome to the Transformation Church Podcast! Each week you can be a part of the weekly sermon delivered at TC by one of our Communicators. You can join us and listen to each message and then catch our Message Re-Cap Podcast on each Thursday where we talk a little message and a lot of nonesense. Thank you for taking the time to connect with us and with God through this message! For more info about Transformation Church check out our website at https://transformationchurch.com This week Pastor Ric brings the message from the Put Jesus In The Chat series with Why Do I Deal With This?

[31:42] Generative AI can help you work faster and sharpen your message, but only if you stay in control. In this episode, Greg Gazin speaks with Joel Schwartzberg about how to spot and resolve common AI pitfalls so your communication remains clear, credible, and authentic.Joel approaches AI as a tool—useful, but not a replacement for decision-making. It can improve clarity and efficiency, but it doesn't understand your priorities, your audience, or your voice. AI is a powerful assistant, but a poor decision-maker without human guidance.For Toastmasters, that distinction matters. Whether you are preparing a speech or refining an idea, AI can produce something polished that still misses the point. The value comes when you use AI to improve your thinking and not replace it.Joel's article, 7 Generative AI Pitfalls for Communicators; How to spot and resolve these blind spots before they cost you clarity and trust, appears in the March 2026 issue of the Toastmasters Magazine. Listeners will hear… • Why using AI does not make you a fraud as a communicator • How AI can improve your writing when used properly • How to spot and resolve common AI “Achilles heels” • Why authenticity flaws matter—and how to sound like yourself • How AI misplaces priorities and what to do about it • Why running your content through AI is like using a pasta makerAI can help you communicate more clearly and efficiently.But the message is still yours to shape. Your voice and experience are what make it connect.Joel will also be presenting at the Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, Canada, on Friday, August 21 at 3:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, sharing insights on clear, focused communication.You may also enjoy his previous appearance:Stop Talking, Start Connecting: The Cure for Overspeaking (Episode #268)About Joel SchwartzbergJoel Schwartzberg, a long-time communications coach, a speechwriter, and the author of Get to the Point! Simplify, Sharpen, and Sell Your Message. And The Language of Leadership: How to Engage and Inspire Your Team.He's a former U.S. national and state champion in collegiate public speaking, and was inducted into the National Forensic Association Hall of Fame in 2002.Joel's insights on effective communication have been featured in many publications, including Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, CNBC, Newsweek, and Inc.com, as well as the Toastmaster magazine.Joel Schwartzberg lives in New Jersey and can be reached at: www.joelschwartzberg.net.

Send us a note about this episode. We'll reply and thank you on a future episodeEvery comms professional knows the playbook. A crisis hits, you move fast. Holding statement, talking points, media plan, stakeholder map. You do it well because you've trained for it. You bring the plan to the CEO expecting alignment and instead you get a polite nod and silence. Not pushback. Not disagreement. Just silence. And that silence is worse than any argument because it means the CEO has already stopped listening. Not because your plan was bad, but because it was solving a problem they weren't thinking about.This is the gap that quietly erodes the comms function's credibility in organizations everywhere. Communicators are passionate people. That passion is their greatest asset, until it becomes a bias that pulls them toward issues that feel urgent but aren't connected to the core business. And when that happens enough times, the CEO doesn't fire you. They just stop inviting you into the room. Listen For3:09 How Do CEOs vs. Comms Leaders Actually Respond to Global Crises?4:26 When Should You Speak—and When Are You Giving an Issue Oxygen?6:28 Do PR Professionals Need Financial and Data Literacy to Be Strategic?11:44 Why Is Reporting Not Enough? And What Does Real Analysis Look Like?15:13 Can AI Truly Make Your Communications Strategy More Effective?Guest: Johna Burke, CEO and Global Managing Director, AMEC (International Association for the Measurement and Evaluation of Communication)Email | Website | LinkedIn DougSubstack | Website | LinkedInFarzanaSubstack | Website | LinkedIn Are you a brand with a podcast that needs support? Book a meeting with Doug Downs to talk about it.Apply to be a guest on the podcastConnect with usLinkedIn | X | Instagram | You Tube | Facebook | Threads | Bluesky | PinterestStories and Strategies is the Official Podcast Sponsor of IABC World Conference in Toronto June 14-16, 2026Click here to check it out https://wc.iabc.com Support the show

Check out the podcast on Macslist here: (https://www.macslist.org/?post_type=podcasts&p=16716&preview=true) More than 100 job seekers and communicators gathered at the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication in Portland on Thursday, Feb. 12, for our first quarterly event of the year, Skills Communicators Need in 2026 to Thrive in an Uncertain Job Market.In this recording of the event, you'll hear three seasoned communications and hiring professionals talk about what gets candidates noticed, why the story you tell about yourself is what hiring managers remember, and how to stay strategic and hopeful in a difficult job market.About Our Guests:Regina Lawrence, interim dean of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and CommunicationPanelistsFelicia Rivers, founder at Your Talent AllyMark Kajitani, vice president of operations at Meyer Memorial TrustNicole Leverich, senior vice president and chief communications officer at LinkedInSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailGrant Otto on what 1,000 feet underwater can teach us about career purpose and the power of "waiting."“The biggest ‘career moves' don't start with a resume; they start with curiosity.”I recently sat down with Grant Otto, a marine scientist and researcher specializing in marine robotics. If that sounds like a job from a movie, that's because it almost is, complete with stories of underwater ROVs getting tangled 1,000 feet down and “wet storage” missions to recover equipment worth more than a house.But Grant didn't come on Outside Insights just to talk about how cool the tech is (though it is very cool). He came because he's on a mission: he's trying to get more talented people to care about the ocean.Three Lessons from the Deep1. We need more than just “Turtle Lovers.” Most people get hooked on marine science by watching National Geographic. But to solve the massive challenges facing our oceans, warming waters, and rising acidity, Grant argues we need more than just biology fans. To build a “Blue Economy,” we need:Engineers and Builders to design resilient tech.Artists and Communicators to tell the story of our changing coastlines.Problem Solvers who aren't afraid to get their hands dirty (or wet).2. The Power of the Cold Email Grant's career didn't start with a recruiter; it started with a cold email. While studying mechanical engineering, he realized he loved robotics and surfing. He asked a simple question: “What about marine robotics?” That curiosity turned into a Master's degree and a career with deep purpose.3. Surfing as Leadership Meditation We dove into the difference between work that “funds your life” and work that “defines you.” Grant shared a powerful perspective on surfing, describing as 80–90% waiting.For leaders who feel like they are constantly “pushing through,” Grant's advice is a necessary pivot: Sometimes leadership isn't about pushing harder; it's about knowing when to get quiet enough to hear the right wave.Try This This WeekTake five minutes of “waiting” time today, no phone, no music, no noise. Just observe. Like Grant waiting for a wave, use that quiet space to remember your “why.”

In this conversation, Shiraz Saddique and the host explore the complexities of communication from a male perspective. They challenge the narrative that men are poor communicators, emphasizing the importance of understanding intent and authenticity in communication. The discussion also delves into the impact of technology and AI on communication, the significance of touchpoints in relationships, and the need for men to define their masculinity in a changing cultural landscape. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the internal struggles men face in communication and the importance of overcoming passivity to foster effective interactions.  

When a crisis hits, communications teams must move quickly while providing clear, objective guidance to leadership. In this episode, Doug Simon talks to Julianna Sheridan, Vice President of PR at Scratch Marketing + Media, about how B2B tech companies can prepare for and navigate high-pressure situations. Communicators will learn how to build internal relationships, collaborate effectively with legal teams, and use AI tools responsibly to monitor emerging issues.D S Simon Media is a recognized innovator in broadcast public relations and the creator of the industry's first AI-Powered Broadcast Media Tour™. Since the start of COVID, the firm has scheduled and produced more than 5,000 media segments annually, further establishing itself as a category leader. Clients include top brands in healthcare, technology, travel, financial services, food and beverage, consumer goods, entertainment, retail, and non-profits. Established in 1986, the firm has won more than 100 industry awards.

In this episode, our 52nd episode, we talk with Nana Hong of Pittsburgh, PA, USA.  Nana has been in Toastmasters since 2019  and has completed the Innovative Planning and Presentation Mastery Paths, and is in both the Dynamic Leadership and Engaging Humor Paths.In this episode, we discuss:Real Estate InvestingElegant Speakers Listeners (ESL) Non-Native English Speakers ClubLeadershipNana Hong can be contacted via:LinkedIn @ www.linkedin.com/in/nana-hongWebsite @ https://kangarooinvestmentgroup.com/This podcast episode is sponsored by our 2024-2026 Calendar Year Sponsor District 31 Toastmasters ~ serving Eastern Massachusetts, USA, and Rhode Island, USA.  District 31 (“D31”) helps Toastmasters become better Communicators, and Leaders.  Learn how D31 Toastmasters can help you become a more powerful speaker and impactful leader by visiting district31.org/talkingtoastmasters.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Kgomotso Modise, EWN freelance reporter, Dan Corder, TV, Radio, and Internet personality and Amahle Jaxa, a Content Creator and Social Media Personality to understand the work they do to inform South Africans as current affairs TikTokers. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the Charismatic Leader Podcast. In this episode, Brett McDermott sits down with John Bowe, acclaimed author, journalist, and communication expert, to explore how the timeless wisdom of Aristotle can transform the way we speak and lead today.John shares his unlikely journey from investigative journalism to studying public speaking, sparked by a family story that revealed the life‑changing power of communication. Together, Brett and John unpack the fundamentals of ancient Greek rhetoric—why Aristotle believed the audience is the beginning and end of public speaking, how credibility and character outweigh logic alone, and why connecting your message to people's happiness is the key to influence.This episode is a masterclass in practical communication, showing leaders how to move beyond anxiety, structure their ideas with clarity, and speak in ways that inspire trust and action.Key Takeaways:Why the audience comes first in every presentationHow to connect your message to people's needs and happinessAristotle's three pillars of persuasion: logic, emotion, and characterWhy credibility is the most powerful driver of influencePractical tips to structure talks that engage and persuade

Mike talks with science communicators Alex Dainis, Trade Dominguez and Joe Hanson about what it's like trying to do their job in today's information environment.–Become a Never Post member at https://www.neverpo.st/ for access to extended and bonus segments, and our side shows like “Slow Post”, “Posts from the Field” and “Never Watch”– Call us at 651 615 5007 to leave a voicemail Drop us a voice memo via airtable Or email us at theneverpost at gmail dot com –Alex Dainis https://www.instagram.com/AlexDainis/ https://bsky.app/profile/alexdainis.bsky.social https://www.helicasemedia.com/ Trace Dominguez https://www.instagram.com/tracedominguez/ https://www.threads.com/@tracedominguez https://www.youtube.com/tracedominguez https://thatsabsurdshow.com/ Joe Hanson https://www.instagram.com/drjoehanson/ https://www.youtube.com/@besmart https://www.youtube.com/@pbsterra –Never Post's producers are Audrey Evans, Georgia Hampton and The Mysterious Dr. Firstname Lastname. Our senior producer is Hans Buetow. Our executive producer is Jason Oberholtzer. The show's host is Mike Rugnetta.teach us about lifegentlyimplored the little beingsand stretched their armsfor love of the other shore Canto XVII (for Diana) by Alejandra PizarnikNever Post is a production of Charts & Leisure and is distributed by Radiotopia

How do you bring talented industry leaders in radio and podcasting, video and film production, and new technologies, including AI, together for the sake of one mission? Troy A. Miller, CEO and President of NRB, joins us to explain how his team at NRB did it! He also shares some key leadership skills, insights from his background in tech and the military, and other 'gems.'

The PESO Model® isn't outdated—but many implementations are. In this episode, Gini Dietrich explains how the PESO Model has evolved from a framework into a marketing operating system designed for today's reality: fewer journalists, more creators, AI-driven discovery, fragmented trust, and rising expectations for measurement.

What if the most powerful communicators aren't the most polished ones? In this episode, Dia Bondi shares how watching a three-day communication skills class transformed her life. She had no resume to support her desire, but she made the ask that changed everything: "Will you apprentice me?" That mentor said yes, and 25 years later, she's still helping leaders speak powerfully from who they truly are. Dia's work goes beyond messaging to something deeper: helping clients articulate what they have to say before figuring out how to say it. She's coached VC-backed founders past Series B, VP-level executives, and even helped Rio de Janeiro win the right to host the 2016 Olympics (a $7 billion decision) without ever knowing who referred her. Dia reveals the six attributes of the most compelling communicators: they make the choice to be big in big moments, they know how to make strategic asks, they absolutely know their voice, they've got killer setups for their asks, they bridge their voice to the business really well, and they prep on purpose by actually talking through what they'll say.  She shares the story of a founder who created a 40-minute story to invite existing customers to help inform what gets built next. That task drove $10 million of value in the business. Dia also explains why the most powerful moment in her career might have been her first deal that included both cash and shares, because once she did it once, she now had the confidence and understanding to recreate it over and over again.   [00:08:20] The Ask That Changed My Life Watched three-day communication skills class about storytelling in business Had no resume to support desire to do that work Asked if he would apprentice her, and he did 25 years later still finds it compelling because it truly moves the needle for people [00:10:20] What You Have to Say vs. How to Say It Messaging is "how do I say it?" but Dia lives in the step before that "What is it that you have to say?" Until a leader can articulate things that feel innate but aren't obvious, can't create the message First articulate what you have to say, then figure out how best to express it [00:12:00] The 40-Minute Story Worth $10 Million Former client needed to invite existing customers to participate in informing product development Put together compelling story bridging what founder has to say with story of business Set up really killer ask, 40-minute story to set up that ask Client secured participation needed, will drive about $10 million of value in business [00:17:20] The First Deal With Shares Introduction to blockchain company working directly with founders First time setting up deal that included both cash and shares It paid off, and importantly gave confidence and understanding Once you do it first time, now have opportunity to do it over and over because it's in your radar [00:20:00] Helping Rio Win the Olympics bid Got a request over the internet: "We heard you're good, can you give us a call?" Turned out to be production team working on Rio's bid for 2016 Olympics $7 billion decision, got to work in those teeny tiny rooms where stories get crafted Still doesn't know who referred her, but knows what part of work it came from [00:24:40] Six Attributes of Powerful Communicators One: Make choice to be big in big moments (not about being polished or showboat) Two: Know how to make strategic asks and use asking strategically Three: Absolutely know their voice and can give good feedback to creative collaborators Four: Got killer setups for the asks they make of partners [00:27:20] The Last Two Attributes Five: Bridge their own voice to the business really well Six: Prep on purpose by actually talking through it, not just thinking about it One founder's pregame routine: end call, go downstairs, change shirt, wash face, drink water If he did that six times in day, he'd go through six shirts [00:30:00] Kevin's $16.1 Million Conversation 2003, owned cleaning and restoration company with website producing $15,000/month Mentor Joe Polish: "Come speak at event, document what you do into a course" Had never spoken publicly before, invested in Speaker's Bootcamp training Made $35,000 in course sales that day, but that wasn't the big win [00:32:40] The Real Big Win Over next 12 years sold $16.1 million worth of that course All because of one conversation: "Why don't you come down and speak?" Brought energy, joyfulness, willingness to share with generosity When you're invited, say yes   KEY QUOTES "I made the ask that changed my life. That gentleman brought me in and let me watch his class. I asked if he would apprentice me, and he did." - Dia Bondi "The most compelling communicators make the choice to be big in big moments. And that's never about being a showboat." - Dia Bondi CONNECT WITH DIA BONDI 

Lords: * Andrew * Kate Topics: * The strange and alienating experience of learning to drive at 40 * The mottos of the livery companies of London * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listofmottosandhallsoftheliverycompanies * https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Listofmottos * Independent They Stand! * https://archive.org/details/computer-games-magazine-issue-115-june-2000/page/n83/mode/2up?view=theater * Leda and the Swan, by William Butler Yeats * https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43292/leda-and-the-swan * Predecimalization currency in the UK * DIY TTRPG mapping software, the ridiculous way Microtopics: * Streaming making maps of video games on the Internet. * The people who are willing to watch someone map out every corner of this sprawling and convoluted game. * Writing about video games and writing video games. * Dicey territory. (Which is only appropriate.) * King Stephen, which will have been great. * Fun jokes and oblique references. * Forty and a half years old. * Building your life around not being able to drive a car. * Pockets of civilization separated by vast stretches of asphalt. * The car unsteering itself unless you hold the steering wheel in place. * Someone yelling at you with their little beep beep horn. * Learning a skill and forgetting how you learn it. * Learning a skill before you find out that learning is hard. * The false sense of immortality that allows people to get into a car. * During your driving test, pushing the drift button but the driving instructor is like "I don't see any blue sparks" * Learning to drive when you're six years old. * Getting your Lego Land driving license. * Awarding the worst student in your driving class the "most spirited" driver's license. * Explaining what livery companies are by reading the Wikipedia page also. * The Worshipful Company of Communicators. * Everything's so good, bread especially. * A great motto for clockmakers. * Does anyone know any cool Latin mottos? * When are all these servants having time to go out and have mottos?? * The Soggiest God you can Muster. * The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists finding a Latin word that is also a snack food for their motto. * Painting, staining, and compelling obedience. * Sticking with Hope Classic. * Shoemakers making jokes about supporting their customers. * Getting the salt/wit pun in there for people who know Latin. * Africa: always producing some novelty. * The 2000 IGF. * How to read a magazine together on a podcast. * John Carmack's Finger Server. * Doom Guy. * John Romero's specific type of memory. * How they invented mouse look. * Turning with the arrow keys and aiming a reticle around the screen with the mouse. * Dragging the mouse to the top of your cool dinosaur mouse pad. * Why doesn't Microsoft Excel keep the mouse cursor in the center of the screen? * The FPS phone interface where you swipe on the touchscreen until the button you want to press is in the center of the screen, then pull the trigger on the back of the phone and a shotgun sound plays. * Fold-away interface panels. * Thousand Hells, by the developer of King of Dragon Pass. * All the video games named "Rift" or "The Rift" * How can those terrified vague pink fingers push the feathered glory from her loosening thighs? * Zeus disguised as a swan. * Whether Marylin Monroe will would've loved Hades. * Going to Wikipedia's list of mottos because you need some more mottos. * How many ha'ppenies to a thruppence? * The half crown, worth 2/6. * Several hundred quarterfarthings. * Decimal Day, 1971. * Extremely forgeable coins. * Dividing the day into two sets of twelve. * Decimalization. (Based on 10 fingers.) * Tuppence and Thruppence. * IBM calling it "hexadecimal" because they refuse to say "sexadecimal" out loud. * Theater of the Mind storytelling. * Importing an occlusion map. * Tinting what the players can see green and tinting what the DM can see red or blue. * Swapping the lenses in anaglyph glasses so one person can only see red and the other can only see blue. * Hanging a projector from the ceiling and projecting the D&D map on the table. * A projector of uncertain parentage. * Harebrained vs. cockamamie. * A fun puzzle you can run off and waste a bunch of time solving. * A stochastic cinema where you never know if it's going to be comedy or horror and everything seems totally real to you and is about your personal failings. * Focusing on wibbly dream state. * How to exhale with your nose plugged. * Losing your Apple Watch on Mt. Everest and going back up to look for it and it turns out you dropped it in the shower. * Topics going into the bucket that nobody ever sees. * Writing a secret on a piece of paper and burying it on a hill with a single tree on it on a moonlit night.

This episode is back as a replay because the conversation is still incredibly relevant—and the questions around PECS and AAC haven't gone away. In this episode, we take a thoughtful, nuanced look at the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and its role in supporting autistic communication. While PECS has been widely used for decades, growing research, lived experience, and neurodiversity-affirming practice are prompting professionals to ask deeper questions about autonomy, flexibility, and what true communication really looks like. I'm joined by speech-language pathologists Paulina Elias and Dr. Amanda Blackwell from Natural Communication for a powerful discussion about how PECS originated, what it does well, and where it can fall short—especially when communication is limited to requesting or tightly controlled exchanges. We explore why many clinicians are shifting toward multimodal, child-led AAC approaches that support regulation, self-expression, and authentic connection. You'll hear us unpack topics like honoring a child's right to say "no," moving away from hand-over-hand prompting, and choosing communication tools that grow alongside a child rather than restricting them. Whether you're a parent, educator, or therapist, this replay episode offers updated perspectives that may challenge old assumptions—and help you feel more confident in supporting communication that is respectful, functional, and truly empowering.

Christians: God's Gospel CommunicatorsIn today's episode, we explore one of the most powerful truths in the New Testament: every Christian is called, equipped, and commissioned by God to be a communicator of the gospel of Jesus Christ. This isn't just for pastors, evangelists, or missionaries—it's the identity and assignment of every follower of Jesus.Give financially to our mission of spreading the Gospel message: https://tithe.ly/give_new/www/#/tithely/give-one-time/5727676Aunt DD's site: auntddslakesidekitchen.comJoin our Evangelism On Fire Community: https://evangelismonfire.com/Get Your EOF Merch at our Store -

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Date: October 17, 2025 Guest Skeptic: Dr. Kristen Panthagani is an emergency medicine resident and Yale Emergency Scholar at Yale New Haven Hospital. She's a physician-scientist, having completed her MD/PhD at Baylor College of Medicine. She's also well known as a science communicator, creator of You Can Know Things which helps explain science in a […] The post SGEM Xtra: Talkin' Bout a Revolution…Training Health Communicators first appeared on The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine.