Best Greg Cassar Podcasts (2023)

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TC176: Think Faster, Talk Smarter—A Deeper Dive – Matt Abrahams 35:25

1M ago35:25

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[35:25] In this episode speak with Matt Abrahams—a return guest and a name synonymous with spontaneous speaking - about mastering the art of speaking on the fly. This is a special cross-over companion podcast to The Toastmasters Podcast with Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque #235: Think Faster, Talk Smarter in the Moment with guest Matt Abrahams. We're al…

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TC175: A Conversation with The Buddhist CEO – Thane Lawrie 41:08

2M ago41:08

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[41:08] Being a Buddhist and a CEO may seem like two extremes – one symbolizes Zen and calmness and the other the epitome of corporate chaos. But Thane Lawrie - a.k.a The Buddhist CEO is both, and successfully so and has seemed to have found just the the right balance. In this episode we speak with Thane about his journey but also about his new boo…

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TC 174: Tips on Becoming a World Class Host & Emcee – Nathan Cassar 39:38

3M ago39:38

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[39:37] Wonder what it takes to be a great Emcee and Host? It takes more than just being able to be a good talker with an ability to wing it off the mic. Our special guest today Nathan Cassar is an award-winning professional and one of Australia's Premier Wedding & Corporate Emcees and known as the go-to guy for making any event unforgettable. Nath…

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Toastcaster 173: Demystifying Generative AI & ChatGPT –The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Robert Lavigne 56:30

4M ago56:30

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[56:30] In the first half of 2023, Generative AI and apps like ChatGPT have hit us like a tidal wave and is already impacting our lives. Our expert guest today, Robert Lavigne always seems to ride ahead of the curve. Rob is a Generative AI and Digital Media Specialist and joins us today to help demystify this wild frontier for both techies and thos…

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Toastcaster 172: Fireside Chat – A Great Alternative to a Podcast Interview – Oscar Santolalla 32:54

5M ago32:54

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[32:54] In this episode, Greg speaks with Oscar Santolalla about the Fireside Chat – a great alternative to a typical Q & A style one-on-one podcast interview. Oscar introduces us to the concept, where it originated and how he successfully adapted this 90 year old delivery format to his podcasts. You'll also hear the pros and cons of the format and…

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Toastcaster 171: (Data) Backup Lessons from TV’s Sex and the City #WorldBackupDay 12:35

6M ago12:35

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[12:35] Today, March 31st is #World Backup Day. This reminded this Gadget Guy of an article I was inspired to write for the Edmonton Sun 22 years ago not after watching the news or a show about Technology, but rather a TV Show about Women – specifically Bravo’s Sex and the City. It's an update to the 2001 article with a humorous look at how I went …

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How to Earn the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker (AS) Designation - Sheryl Roush 56:05

7M ago56:05

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[56:05] The Accredited Speaker (AS) designation is reserved for Toastmasters who combine subject mastery with professional speaking skills at the highest level of proficiency. Since the program started in 1981, there have been fewer than 100, 90 to be exact at this time who have earned the coveted title. This is the audio for the unique webinar: Ho…

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ToastCaster 169: How AI Can Help the Future You – Live Longer & Prosper – Harry Glorikian 37:29

8M ago37:29

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[37:29] Think of AI (Artificial Intelligence), particularly health care and your brain might conjure up The Doctor - the Emergency Medical Hologram from Star Trek Voyager. But AI in healthcare is here, it’s real and it’s already disrupting healthcare and changing the ways in which we can - in the words of Mr. Spock, “Live Long and Prosper.” In this…

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ToastCaster 168: Yoodli - Your AI-Powered Public Speaking Coach - Varun Puri 27:53

8M ago27:53

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[27:53] In this episode Greg speaks with Varun Puri co-founder of Yoodli a web-based platform, that helps individuals practice, record, upload and store speeches or interviews and provides feedback and AI enabled analytics as well as an auto-generated transcript of the speech. In our conversation, Varun enlightens us on a little more of what Yoodli…

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ToastCaster 167: How Far? A Tale of Determination, DNA, and Drama – Bob Wilber 29:17

9M ago29:17

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[29:17] “How Far? A Tale of Determination, DNA, and Drama” by Bob Wilber is a book written in the "historical fiction" genre, and features two fictional characters who "write" the book in their own voices. One is a baseball player from Southern California. The other is a hockey player from Roseau, Minnesota. When their very different lives intersec…

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Toastcaster 166: Is Your Sales Pitch like Playing Golf with Only a Putter? 5:31

10M ago5:31

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[05:31] When you play a round of Golf, chances are that you will use more than just a putter. So why is that businesses sometimes have only one message or one sales strategy regardless of the demographic or who the potential client is? Same goes for communicators. Some deliver the same speech verbatim regardless as to whom their audience is. Sadly …

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Toastcaster 165: 4 Tell-Tale signs to spot fake or phishing emails 11:59

11M ago11:59

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[11:59] It’s Halloween time. Let me share with you something that’s perhaps a little scary and that’s email. Boo! Before you chuckle, I want you to think about this... You’re trying to lead your team, get your projects done and get ready for that next meeting. You’re obviously multitasking and in so much of a hurry, you don’t realize that opening j…

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Bonus: GadgetGreg: CHQR Radio Interview: Nightbuds Earbuds - Kokoon 6:31

1y ago6:31

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[06:31] Greg Gazin is interviewed on CHQR Radio about his Troy Media article Try Nightbuds Earbuds for a good night’s sleep. For anyone who offers a product or service, or in my case writes about one, it's always important to be ready and always have a few talking points and a story or two in your back pocket in case the media literally comes calli…

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ToastCaster 163: Reinvention & Tips for When Business is Slow – Stephanie Northcott 23:52

1y ago23:52

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[23:52] Ever wonder how to fill the gaps when business is slow? There are a number of productive things we can do - some we already know but are often forgotten. But what about when things are so slow and choices are so limited that you have to totally reinvent yourself? Our guest today is an expert in both those areas. Stephanie Northcott, a forme…

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ToastCaster 162: 5 Lessons From My 1st professional Speech – Kate McClare 25:23

1y ago25:23

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[25:23] What can you learn from your first professional speech (outside Toastmasters)? In this episode Greg speaks with copywriter Kate McClare who pulls back the curtain and shares five powerful lessons and more from her recent live presentation to a group of CPAs. These lessons are basic fundamentals but important reminders that every speaker sho…

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Toastcaster 161: Recognizing and Harnessing Life Changing Moments 31:19

1+ y ago31:19

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[31:19] Has the pandemic created for you or someone you know an unnerving unexpected and totally unprepared for, life changing moment? In reality, life-changing moments happen all the time. Many however, are not crises but unrealized opportunities. In fact, some of the best ones are often disguised, pass us by and are only noticed in hindsight. In …

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Toastcaster 160: The Toast: Short Speech with a Big Impact – Eddie Rice 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

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[29:23] Writing and delivering a good Toast might seem to be something you can just stand up and deliver off the cuff but many YouTube #fails say otherwise. A great toast that makes an impact needs to be well thought out, well written and delivered properly. In today’s episode we speak with professional speechwriter and newly published author Eddie…

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Toastcaster 159: Overcoming Awkward: Introvert’s Guide – Networking, Marketing & Sales - Monica Parkin 37:21

1+ y ago37:21

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[37:21] Wonder how did a shy, socially awkward introvert turn into a successful serial entrepreneur and master relationship builder? Just ask Monica Parkin, who on today’s show will give us an insight into the answer to that question and more by telling us about her recent book, part memoir, part instruction guide, Overcoming Awkward: The Introvert…

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Toastmaster 158: Celebrating Milestones Forward Can Yield Amazing Results 18:33

1+ y ago18:33

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[18:33] Milestones are achieved and celebrated every day and recognized in a variety of different ways. Celebrations are also often backward looking going back to where one once was to where they are now. But what if you commemorated by celebrating forward? Using the milestone as a way of encouraging a future activity. In this episode we look at th…

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Toastcaster 157: New Year’s Resolutions Not Working, Try Naming Your Year - Dave Fuller 25:28

1+ y ago25:28

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[25:28] Resolutions for many just don't seem to work but our guest today, Dave Fuller uses "Naming Your Year" as a method to accomplish what resolutions are meant to do. In this episode Dave shares how he stumbled upon this method; what it does and how it works. You'll hear how puts it into practice at home, at the office for both himself, his team…

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Toastcaster 156: Looking Backward, Looking Forward: Reflections of a Caregiver - Rick Lauber 26:00

1+ y ago26:00

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[26:00] As we reflect back on this year, caregiving can mean many things to many people. Some people are caregivers in the traditional sense, others give care in many forms to others. In this episode we bring back author and former co-caregiver Rick Lauber. The idea of his return was prompted by a recent insightful tweet he made. “As a #caregiver, …

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Toastcaster 155: Repetition Can Be A Good Thing - Greg Gazin 6:05

2y ago6:05

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[06:05] Hearing things being repeated can often drive you absolutely crazy. In this brief episode you'll learn that if used effectively, repetition in presentations, conversations and even recordings can truly be an effective tool in getting your message across. If you think about speeches like MLK Jr.'s, I Have a Dream, there's a perfect example. …

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Toastcaster 154: Stepping Up Your Communication Skills with Livestreaming – Markus Seppälä 37:43

2y ago37:43

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[37:43] With Livestreaming, you are both a producer and performer. These are words from our guest today, Markus Seppälä, who adds that it’s also public and live and lonely and dependent on tech which can certainly make it a challenge. It’s with his comedic side that he jokingly takes on a sarcastic view of Livestreaming. For Markus however, it’s re…

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Toastcaster 153: Making Freaking Meetings Fun & Productive - Matt Abrahams 29:55

2y ago29:55

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[29:55] Many people avoid meetings at all costs - they feel they’re unproductive, a waste of time and simply a bandaid for bad communication in an organization. In this episode Greg speaks with return guest Matt Abrahams, educator and coach whose extensive exploration, research and experience has led him to discover a collaborative approach to keep…

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Toastcaster 152: Unexpected Leaders that Leave a Lasting Impression - Guinness 15:26

2y ago15:26

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[15:26] In this episode Greg speaks about two incredible individuals whom we can call unexpected leaders. These are people who positively impact others not really with any intention but simply by doing what they do. In fact they may not even be aware of the impact that they are having on others and the long lasting impression they leave. You’ll hea…

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TC176: Think Faster, Talk Smarter—A Deeper Dive – Matt Abrahams 35:25

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TC175: A Conversation with The Buddhist CEO – Thane Lawrie 41:08

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TC 174: Tips on Becoming a World Class Host & Emcee – Nathan Cassar 39:38

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Toastcaster 173: Demystifying Generative AI & ChatGPT –The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Robert Lavigne 56:30

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Toastcaster 172: Fireside Chat – A Great Alternative to a Podcast Interview – Oscar Santolalla 32:54

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Toastcaster 171: (Data) Backup Lessons from TV’s Sex and the City #WorldBackupDay 12:35

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How to Earn the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker (AS) Designation - Sheryl Roush 56:05

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ToastCaster 169: How AI Can Help the Future You – Live Longer & Prosper – Harry Glorikian 37:29

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ToastCaster 168: Yoodli - Your AI-Powered Public Speaking Coach - Varun Puri 27:53

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ToastCaster 167: How Far? A Tale of Determination, DNA, and Drama – Bob Wilber 29:17

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Toastcaster 166: Is Your Sales Pitch like Playing Golf with Only a Putter? 5:31

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Toastcaster 165: 4 Tell-Tale signs to spot fake or phishing emails 11:59

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Bonus: GadgetGreg: CHQR Radio Interview: Nightbuds Earbuds - Kokoon 6:31

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ToastCaster 163: Reinvention & Tips for When Business is Slow – Stephanie Northcott 23:52

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ToastCaster 162: 5 Lessons From My 1st professional Speech – Kate McClare 25:23

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Toastcaster 161: Recognizing and Harnessing Life Changing Moments 31:19

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Toastcaster 160: The Toast: Short Speech with a Big Impact – Eddie Rice 29:23

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Toastcaster 159: Overcoming Awkward: Introvert’s Guide – Networking, Marketing & Sales - Monica Parkin 37:21

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Toastmaster 158: Celebrating Milestones Forward Can Yield Amazing Results 18:33

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Toastcaster 157: New Year’s Resolutions Not Working, Try Naming Your Year - Dave Fuller 25:28

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Toastcaster 156: Looking Backward, Looking Forward: Reflections of a Caregiver - Rick Lauber 26:00

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Toastcaster 155: Repetition Can Be A Good Thing - Greg Gazin 6:05

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Toastcaster 154: Stepping Up Your Communication Skills with Livestreaming – Markus Seppälä 37:43

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Toastcaster 153: Making Freaking Meetings Fun & Productive - Matt Abrahams 29:55

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Toastcaster 152: Unexpected Leaders that Leave a Lasting Impression - Guinness 15:26

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