Toastmasters World Tour

Brendan

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! 

  1. Episode 24: Nethmie Galla, Auckland, New Zealand (Part 2)

    5d ago

    Episode 24: Nethmie Galla, Auckland, New Zealand (Part 2)

    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” ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ...

    30 min
  2. Episode 22: Urmi Hossain, Montreal, Canada

    May 24

    Episode 22: Urmi Hossain, Montreal, Canada

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ...

    26 min
  3. Episode 21: Fursey Gotuaco, Bangkok, Thailand

    May 19

    Episode 21: Fursey Gotuaco, Bangkok, Thailand

    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 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ...

    38 min
  4. May 1

    Episode 18: Special Edition: Global Online Evaluation Contest

    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 ...

    47 min
  5. Episode 17: Anthony Garvey, Tralee, Ireland  (Part 2)

    Apr 28

    Episode 17: Anthony Garvey, Tralee, Ireland (Part 2)

    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.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ...

    30 min

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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!