Paul Logue hails from near Glasgow in Scotland and boasts a 25-year career as a professional bass guitarist in a heavy rock band alongside a career in IT. He spent 21 years at IBM with half of that dedicated to Travel & Expense Management Software. Paul moved to Emburse five years ago and rose from […]…

[28:47] Discover the essence of authenticity in public speaking with Liz Danziger. Learn to balance vulnerability and preparation for impactful presentations

[08:35] April Fools’ Day – April 1st, is an extension of a centuries-old tradition to entertain and trick, – or is it? In today's episode we unravel this annual enigma that today we call April Fools’ Day. This is the audio from the article published at Troy Media & Gadgetgreg.Com. The text, while not exactly a transcript is below: Here's the Articl…

[28:56] An interesting chat with a man embarking on a personal journey to improve his social skills, strengthen his mindset & build an incredible network

[29:52] Monthly ad hoc on-line group & invited guests toast Toastmasters then reads articles from Toastmaster Magazine aloud then has in-depth discussion them

Sally Z is an award-winning speaker, author, coach and expert on the art of bravery because she knows personally what being brave requires. Sally’s mission is to empower people to move from the sidelines to the spotlight – at work, on stage, and in life – and unleash the power of #showupanyway. Sally has spoken […]…

[11:46] In this episode we change up the conversation and speak on Tech Leadership – kicking it off talking about safety. Of course, when we think of safety, the idea of personal or property typically come to mind, but not data safety – particularly with respect to USB Flash Drives, a.k.a USB sticks or Thumb drives The solution? U.K.-based iStorage…

[29:52] Olya Amelia burned out rebuilding her life from scratch, turning it into a career as a health & performance coach. She shares her story & lots of advice

[27:25] Karen Rae Hannah enlightens us on what Improv is, how we can use it in our clubs and have fun, while boosting our speaking & leadership skills

[21:02] Video Bios are a great way to supplement your CV or Resume and an effective way to help show people who you are and what you do. In this episode we speak with Heather Flanagan who recently created her first Video Bio. Heather is one of those individuals that unless you are familiar with her industry, you may not truly understand what she do…

[29:39] A Roast is something you bake in the oven, but also a humorous way to honor or recognize an individual by poking fun at them in a good-natured way.

Dr. Elena Paweta is an executive communication coach, speaker, TEDx organizer and university professor. As a professor at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, she specializes in international business, startup development and entrepreneurship. Dr Elena has been organizing TEDx conferences for the last 10 years. She has hosted the IDEAS+LEADERS podcast f…

[48:22] Tune in to our interview with the newest Accredited Speakers (2023) – Stephanie Angelo, Verity Price, Dale Rees-Bevan & their incredible journeys

[34:07] Jim Cathcart, CSP, CPAE his stories, strategies, & mindset for dealing with unpredictable on-stage mishaps with grace. Bonus: Free digital book.

Karen Eber is an author, international leadership consultant and keynote speaker. Her TED talk, “How your brain responds to stories – and why they’re crucial for leaders”, continues to be the source of inspiration for millions. As the CEO and Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group, Karen helps companies build leaders, teams, and culture one […]…

[29:17] Phil enlightens us a little about the fruits of his Toastmasters Communication & Leadership journey & how others can also benefit from the program

[29:58] People find their voice & purpose many ways. Kaur found hers through storytelling, writing, overcoming adversity, & Toastmasters speech competitions

André Noël Chaker is one of Finland’s leading business speakers and writers. Over the past ten years André has spoken at over 1000 business events in Finland and abroad. His more recent books, The Finnish Miracle and Santa’s Dream are national bestsellers and form the foundation for André’s highly successful keynotes on transformation and change. […

[32:27] Aman Chopra, public speaking coach and a recent graduate from NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, on the intersection of AI, comedy, and authenticity

[36:11] In this fun and entertaining episode, Greg speaks with first-time novelist Jock Mackenzie who shares some of his adventures and misadventures in creating, writing, publishing and then promoting his newly published crime-novel, Dealing with Dymans. Jock shares stories and offers some insights on how the novel came to be, including the creati…

[30:44] Jocelyn Tyson - 2023 Toastmasters WCPS. Learn more about her journey, backstory & added pressures leading herself to the main stage & more.

Shailvi Wakhlu is a Technology Leader and International Keynote Speaker. She is the former Head of Data & Analytics at Strava and Komodo Health. Every year, Wakhlu speaks at 25+ global conferences and Fortune 500 corporate events on Self-Advocacy and Data. Her sixteen-year career has included companies such as Salesforce, Fitbit, and a software sta…

[22:24] Jane shares her journey of confidence building, career enhancement and transformation through Toastmasters starting in Nigeria and now in Canada

[26:57] Yoga is something in the past this podcast host (Greg Gazin) would have never considered. The way it’s portrayed, it conjures up images of slim fit women who contort themselves into pretzels. But now I truly think different. I realize that Yoga is really for everybody. In fact I now practice it weekly and it’s been transformational in terms…

[26:35] Mayuri Assudani, DTM shares her wisdom on the importance brand consistency and how she used a competition to spread awareness and encourage its use

Jacqueline Farrington has over 20 years’ experience as a change maker, empowering leaders and their teams to spark transformation and innovation through communications. Known for her refreshingly direct yet supportive and science-backed approach, Jacqueline works with senior and board-level leaders as the founder and president of Farrington Partner…

[33:35] Imposter Syndrome is an obstacle that gets in the way of being an effective leader. Dr. Valerie Young help us loosen the grip this phenomenon may have

[37:41] International President Morag Mathieson from Germany—the second Int’l President from Europe and first female Int’l President from outside N. America.

[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…

[33:17] Spontaneous speaking expert Matt Abrahams helps us to Think Faster, Talk Smarter with exciting and valuable tips and ideas from his new book