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Role model for kids, Philosophy, AI | Dirceu Da Silva, Rotterdam, Netherlands (2/2), Ep 41

Send us Fan Mail Where does a world champion draw inspiration from? In this episode of Toastmasters World Tour, I conclude my chat with 2026 World Champion of Public Speaking, Dirceu Da Silva. We go beyond the trophy. Dirceu shares the lessons from his 10-year journey. He also reveals the one thing that stood out to him more than anything else about winning on the world stage. This is Part 2/2. Link to Part 1/2 here Didi's winning speech on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBnc5nfl8ow **This episode has video version on Youtube here -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dirceu was named after Brazilian footballer Dirceu [full name Dirceu José Guimarães, wiki article here], who scored the winner vs Italy in the 1978 World Cup 3rd place playoff [Brazil 2-1 Italy, Dirceu 71']. Details in wiki article here Youtube footage of Dirceu's winning goal 1978 v Italy here Cape Verde's incredible debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup...smallest nation ever to qualify, reaching the Round of 32 vs Argentina. Details in wiki article 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 ...

Sep 28

2026 World Champion of Public Speaking | Dirceu Da Silva, Rotterdam, Netherlands (1/2), Ep 40

Send us Fan Mail What does it feel like when YEARS of dreaming, striving for your goal, comes down to ONE moment? This episode of Toastmasters World Tour I chat to 2026 World Champion of Public Speaking, Dirceu Da Silva and ask him what that moment was actually like for him when they called his name Didi's winning speech on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBnc5nfl8ow **This episode has video version on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/1-RpXLrVJKg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ...

Sep 21

AI & Future with new International President | Stefano McGhee, Weymouth, USA , Ep 39

Send us Fan Mail Where is Toastmasters heading over the next year? Meet the new Captain of our Ship, International President Stefano McGhee, DTM. Hear his thoughts on the role tech and AI could play in our organisation, and who ultimately controls our destiny... 🎥 WATCH the full video interview here: https://youtu.be/7zro3ZrtWps ......................................................................................................................................... Toastmasters Magazine article Stefano mentioned that he featured in: "Do’s and Don’ts of Using AI in Speechwriting Key rules for using artificial intelligence in speech prep" here: https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2026/april/dos-and-donts-of-using-ai-in-speechwriting 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 ...

Sep 14

The Gambler: An Ice Breaker Like No Other | James Caldwell, Brisbane, Australia (2/2), Ep 38

Send us Fan Mail Did you know your Icebreaker speech doesn't have to be your whole life story? In fact, it's usually better if it isn't. It's better to just share something interesting about yourself to break the ice. If you want to hear an example of this in action, listen in to this episode where James employs the very interesting device of using song lyrics and applying it to lessons he's learn in his life. He uses the key lyrics to Kenny Roger's song "The Gambler": "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away, and know when to run." as the backbone for his icebreaker speech Songs: Kenny Rogers - The Gambler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hx4gdlfamo Leonard Cohen - Anthem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8-BT6y_wYg Brittany Runs a Marathon imdb link here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7671064/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ...

Sep 7

Vulnerable Together: My First Guest Actually Joined | James Caldwell TM , Brisbane, Australia (1/2), Ep 37

Send us Fan Mail Want to improve your public speaking but terrified of joining Toastmasters and actually doing it? In this episode, I chat to my very first Toastmasters World Tour podcast guest, my brother-in-law James Caldwell who DID end up joining Toastmasters, to find out how reality compared to his expectations we discussed in episode 1 Hear James Caldwell's expectations in January 2026 when he was considering joining ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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 ...

Aug 31

From "Good for Nothing" to World #2 | Gurmeet Singh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ep 36

Send us Fan Mail Imagine being told repeatedly as a child that you’re “good for nothing” by a trusted adult — a teacher. It gets internalised. It gets believed. And it has lasting consequences. Consequences many don’t overcome. So what an extraordinary person is this episode’s guest, Gurmeet Singh, who overcame this to be awarded 2nd place in the recent 2026 World Championship of Public Speaking in Vancouver. Listen in to today’s episode to be inspired by Gurmeet’s humbleness, humanness and ultimate triumph of the human spirit. And if you haven’t seen it, don’t forget to watch his Finals speech on YouTube : https://youtu.be/jidwno7oJv4?si=XBzAUgb-eYueSPjy This is Toastmasters World Tour Podcast's first episode with a video version: 🎥 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cAAxCpY6ObQ Spotify Video: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vRLS7jzKx2UIUCrMV8DaY?si=a6HTqy9lTOy8FqCXNIpX7g -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ...

Aug 24

Toastmasters for Kids: Inside Gavel Club with 12yo Flick | Flick Norris, Brisbane, Australia, Ep 35

Send us Fan Mail Would you love to improve your public speaking but are still too young for Toastmasters? Parents and grandparents, have you ever considered what a Toastmasters-like club could do not only for your child's/grandchild's public speaking, but also for their confidence? Did you know such clubs exist? They're called Gavel Clubs and they cater for school-aged kids. In this episode, I chat to 12-year-old Gavel Club member Flick Norris to find out what Gavel Club is really all about, what happens at a typical meeting, and why she loves it. Whether you're a tweenie or teen, or a parent or grandparent, prepare to be inspired by the articulate and confident Flick who readily stepped up for her first podcast interview! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ...

Aug 17

The Bare Truth | Nicky Jurd, Cairns, Australia (Part 2), Ep 34

Send us Fan Mail Can you bear the bare truth of what goes on behind the scenes at Toastmasters? Be warned this is my first PG rated episode as Nicky reveals all. What is it with Toastmasters and the number 3? Even at District Level we have "the trio" ! This is Part 2 of 2 of my chat with Nicky Jurd, fresh off her year as District 69 District Director from Cairns, Australia. Tune in to hear the bare truth of her favourite story from her time as District Director...if you dare! 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 ...

Toastmasters World Tour

Role model for kids, Philosophy, AI | Dirceu Da Silva, Rotterdam, Netherlands (2/2), Ep 41

2026 World Champion of Public Speaking | Dirceu Da Silva, Rotterdam, Netherlands (1/2), Ep 40

AI & Future with new International President | Stefano McGhee, Weymouth, USA , Ep 39

The Gambler: An Ice Breaker Like No Other | James Caldwell, Brisbane, Australia (2/2), Ep 38

Vulnerable Together: My First Guest Actually Joined | James Caldwell TM , Brisbane, Australia (1/2), Ep 37

From "Good for Nothing" to World #2 | Gurmeet Singh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ep 36

Toastmasters for Kids: Inside Gavel Club with 12yo Flick | Flick Norris, Brisbane, Australia, Ep 35

The Bare Truth | Nicky Jurd, Cairns, Australia (Part 2), Ep 34

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Role model for kids, Philosophy, AI | Dirceu Da Silva, Rotterdam, Netherlands (2/2), Ep 41

2026 World Champion of Public Speaking | Dirceu Da Silva, Rotterdam, Netherlands (1/2), Ep 40

AI & Future with new International President | Stefano McGhee, Weymouth, USA , Ep 39

The Gambler: An Ice Breaker Like No Other | James Caldwell, Brisbane, Australia (2/2), Ep 38

Vulnerable Together: My First Guest Actually Joined | James Caldwell TM , Brisbane, Australia (1/2), Ep 37

From "Good for Nothing" to World #2 | Gurmeet Singh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Ep 36

Toastmasters for Kids: Inside Gavel Club with 12yo Flick | Flick Norris, Brisbane, Australia, Ep 35

The Bare Truth | Nicky Jurd, Cairns, Australia (Part 2), Ep 34

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