Talking Toastmasters Podcast

Talking Toastmasters Podcast http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012 A weekly (or so) podcast to help you become a better speaker & leader...and ultimately, a better person! Toastmasters and non-Toastmasters alike will enjoy our show about improving public speaking and leadership skills. en Copyright 2008, Public Speaking Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:06:04 GMT Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:06:04 GMT Episode #33: The Tech of Toastmasters http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000174#00000174 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000174.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> How do I login to the new Toastmasters International website? Where do I go to update our club officers and meeting location? Why should I visit the district website? How can our club get a free website without tacky banner ads? In this session, Bo Bennett, DTM & Ryan Levesque, will answer all of these questions and many more that you never even thought to ask!Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Fri, 20 Jun 2008 19:06:03 GMT Episode #32: Paul Endress - Persude and Get Free Stuff http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000169#00000169 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000169.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Paul Endress, persuasion extraordinaire, gives Bo and Ryan a lesson on how to use effective persuasion techniques one-on-one, and in a presentation.  Bo likes turtles.Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:56:33 GMT Episode #31: Shawn Doyle - Learning is Cool http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000159#00000159 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000159.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Get fired up with Shawn Doyle, ATMB, Bo, and Ryan, as they talk about what it takes to be a pro, how to quench your thirst for knowledge, and how to present at a Toastmasters International Conference.Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> shawn doylelearning Wed, 14 May 2008 19:29:10 GMT Bounus: Toastmasters Delight http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000157#00000157 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000157.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Here is the audio version of the rap video Ryan and I did for our district's Toastmasters conference.  The video can be found at <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com</a>  Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> raptoastmasters delight Mon, 12 May 2008 13:21:35 GMT Episode #30: Humor is Funny http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000155#00000155 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000155.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> It is not hard to disagree with the fact that by adding humor to your speeches and presentations you can really improve them.  But how?  Can you add the wrong kind of humor?  What is funny and what is not funny?  Bo and Ryan will tell you what they think.  Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> humor Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:55:40 GMT Episode #29: Point - Counterpoint on Toastmasters Issues http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000149#00000149 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000149.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo, Ryan, and special in studio guest from Canada, Brian McDonald as they debate many of Toastmasters biggest issues.  Do you have an opinion on any of these issues?  We would love to hear from you!Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:20:43 GMT Episode #28: Not Your Average Toastmasters http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000147#00000147 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000147.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Ryan and I take you to our advanced home club and speak one on one with some fantastic speakers about Toastmasters topics.  These are certainly people whose advice you can trust!Note: Please excuse the quality of the first part of this podcast... we had some mic troubles, but you should be able to hear it just fine still.Participants: John Chapin, Lee Ann Price, Lisa Montoya, Rich Bianchi, and Jerry Kaufman Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:42:06 GMT Episode #27 - Converting Guests to Members: Beyond the Propaganda! http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000142#00000142 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000142.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> In this episode, Bo and Ryan discuss effective and ineffective techniques  for converting your guests to members. This show doesn't dwell on the various "official" recommendations promoted by WHQ, but rather the focus is on  what works, based on the experience of your esteemed and knowledgeable co-hosts. From the moment the guest arrives, to closing the sale...we cover it all for you on today's show! Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> guestmembersmembershipssales Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:49:12 GMT Episode #26 - An Episode "Werth" Listening To: Asking for Money http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000132#00000132 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000132.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Do you ever have to ask for money?  What about asking for anything of value?  Join Bo and Ryan as they interview an industry leader on the subject of asking for money!About Our Guest: Katherine Wertheim has been a professional fundraiser for more than 20 years and a fundraising consultant since 1988. For six years, she was director of development at Emmaus Services for the Aging in Washington, D.C., where as sole development staff she tripled the revenue, quintupled individual donors, increased major donors by 1000%, and conducted their first capital campaign. Before that, as a fundraising consultant to Bread for the City, also in Washington, she helped turn around a struggling organization, increased the number of individual donors by 500% and tripled the revenue in just four years. She also worked in the fundraising divisions of the American Red Cross National Headquarters and Special Olympics International Headquarters. Visit <a href="http://www.werth-it.com/">http://www.werth-it.com</a> Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> donationsasksing for money Thu, 20 Mar 2008 19:16:10 GMT Episode #25 - Interview with 2002 World Champion Dwayne Smith http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000126#00000126 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000126.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo and Ryan as they interview another world champ!  Dwayne Smith, the 2002 International Champion of Public Speaking, is kind enough to share his wisdom with us on what it takes to be a world champ!About Dwayne Smith: Delivering dynamic messages about personal achievement, about love of self and love of others, this self-made Winner shares his captivating life story; from the government projects where he grew up shy and quiet, to international audiences where he speaks with a voice of authority. He helps people achieve personal development and professional improvement and to love every minute of it. He challenges organizations and individuals, and lights a fire under anyone who’s ever dreamed that they can be better than their situation.<a href="http://dwaynegsmith.com/">http://dwaynegsmith.com/</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> world champion Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:17:18 GMT Episode #24 - Corporate Communications with Pat Rocchi http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000122#00000122 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000122.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> You think giving a technical speech in front of 12 peers is tough?  Try telling 13,000 people that they have lost their jobs!  Communication, especially persuasive communication, is what it takes for effective corporate communication.  Join Bo and Ryan as they interview Pat Rocchi about communication in the corporate world.About Pat: Pat is an award-winning speaker and communicator. He has been recognized not only by Toastmasters in the mid-Atlantic states, but also by the N.Y. Film & TV Festival, the IABC and the International Television Association. He is now launching a professional speaking career.More about Pat: <a href="http://patrocchi.blogspot.com/">http://patrocchi.blogspot.com/</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:30:52 GMT Episode #23 - Seven Secrets of Inspiring Leaders http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000120#00000120 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000120.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Finally!  An interview focusing on leadership! Carmine Gallo, author, speaker, and communications coach shares with us the seven secrets of inspiring leaders (Bo shares the 8th).  Carmine also shares many very interesting stories that hammer in these secrets.Carmine Gallo, <a href="http://www.gallocommunications.com/">http://www.GalloCommunications.com</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:23:48 GMT Episode# 22 - What Not To Talk About http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000117#00000117 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000117.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> We have all been there.  We sat through speeches we really didn't want to because the topic was either inappropriate or just plain boring. Join our guest Bill Daisak who gives a real yet amusing insight into choosing the right topic or at least making your topic of choice right for your audience.Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> Fri, 01 Feb 2008 19:53:27 GMT Episode #21: Yes! You Can Overcome the Fear of Public Speaking! http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000114#00000114 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000114.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo and Ryan for this insightful interview with Dr. Judith Pearson as we discuss the fear of public speaking and how to overcome it from a physiological standpoint.Ok, some supporting material from the Podcast:1) Ryan's research on the fear quote:<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=vvonsjqE2a4&feature=related">http://youtube.com/watch?v=vvonsjqE2a4&feature=related</a>I could not find any solid evidence to back up that JFK requoted FDR so I am a I-D-I-O-T.2) Jerry's overused quote that Bo refuses to say or even type: <a href="http://thinkexist.com/quotation/according_to_most_studies-people-s_number_one/9010.html">http://thinkexist.com/quotation/according_to_most_studies-people-s_number_one/9010.html</a>Judy's website: <a href="http://www.engagethepower.com/">http://www.engagethepower.com</a>Interested in Judy's coaching services? You can order them through this website! Check out her <a href="/igroops/publicspeaking/ecommerce/00000006/Custom-Tailored-30-Minute-Hypnosis-CD.html">interview/CD package</a> and her <a href="/igroops/publicspeaking/ecommerce/00000007/5-Session-Phone-Coaching-Package.html">five session phone coaching package</a>. Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> fear Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:56:54 GMT Episode #20 - Interview with John Spaith on Evaluations http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000101#00000101 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000101.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Evaluations tend to be serious business -- but not with this crew! Join Bo, Ryan, and special guest, John Spaith, for some great insight on evaluations. Learn what to do and what NOT to do. You owe this to the members of your club!About John: John Spaith is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He came out to Redmond, WA to work for Microsoft in 1999. A few years ago he joined Toastmasters and became very involved in it. John has a feature article in the November 2007 edition of "The Toastmaster" magazine on evaluations. Check out John's blog at http://my.spaith.com Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> brady bunchevaluationsspaith Thu, 13 Dec 2007 19:30:33 GMT Episode #19 - Tall Tales with Bil Lepp http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000096#00000096 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000096.gif" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> What does it take to be a tall tale expert?  Listen to our interview with renowned tall tales expert, Bil Lepp, and get advice from the best in the business!About Bil: Bil Lepp is five time champion of the West Virginia Liars Contest. He tells original, hilarious, tales that will bring a smile to the face of even the most ill-humored person at your event. Bil has been a Featured Teller at the National Storytelling Festival several times, and at The Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Bil is the author of three books of tales, four audio collections, and he has had stories published in several national magazines. Duke Divinity Magazine called Bil’s stories, "Awe inspiring cathedrals of flapdoddle and bull." Bil has been telling tales for over fifteen years. He tells original tall-tales written by himself and his brother. Bil has been a regular at the West Virginia Liars Contest since 1990.Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> tall talesbil leppcomedy Mon, 26 Nov 2007 15:46:52 GMT Episode #18: Interview with Dana LaMon http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000092#00000092 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000092.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Listen in as we interview another world champion -- the 1992 champ, Dana LaMon. We talk about his WCPS experience as well as his article in the Toastmasters Magazine, "Make the Moment Meaningful".About Our Guest: Dana LaMon, a blind African-American judge, has been providing professional speaking services since 1991. He earned the title of World Champion of Public Speaking from Toastmasters International in 1992. He has spoken to audiences from southeast Asia to South Africa, including 29 states of the U.S. He established his company ImageWorth in 1991. A look at his qualifications and background will reveal why he is successful at motivating his listeners. Visit Dana at <a href="http://www.danalamon.com/">http://www.danalamon.com</a> . Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> dana lamon Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:33:27 GMT Episode #17: Interview with Kristen Johnson http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000090#00000090 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000090.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> What is a shill? No, it's not something you use to off another inmate in prison (that's a "shiv"), it is, however, a way for you to add a new dimension to your speeches and get a reaction from the audience like never before. Join Bo, Ryan and special guest, Kristen Johnson, for a look at this technique.About Kristen: You can find info about Kristen and her business at <a href="http://www.livingcreativity.com/">http://www.livingcreativity.com/</a> .<a href="http://igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000090.mp3" target="_blank">[Click HERE to play, or right click to download MP3]</a> Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> shill Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:56:34 GMT Episode #16.5: Bonus Videocast, LIVE! At the District 31 Conference http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000089#00000089 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000089.gif" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Here's a podcast extra-- our first videocast! This podcast is the video companion to our LIVE! show. It's the next best thing to being there. Enjoy! Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> livetop 10 lists3 questionsvideo Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:53:05 GMT Episode #16: LIVE! At the District 31 Conference http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000087#00000087 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000087.gif" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> A Talking Toastmasters first! A live podcast from the district 31 fall conference -- comedy night. Join Bo and Ryan as they push out another 20 minute or so episode with no educational value whatsoever. Experience new segments like the thought of the day, top 10 lists, caller feedback and more. Listen in and have good time.<a href="http://igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000087.mp3 " target="_blank">[Click HERE to play, or right click to download MP3]</a>  Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> livetop 10 lists3 questions Sun, 11 Nov 2007 03:20:25 GMT Episode #15: Interview with Linda McGurk http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000085#00000085 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000085.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> History has proven that effective communication can indeed change the world. How did some of history's most famous politicians use their communication skills to make change? More importantly, how can YOU use these skills to deliver more powerful speeches? Join Bo and Ryan with special guest, Linda McGurk, in this insightful and entertaining discussion.About Linda: Linda McGurk is a Swedish-American writer, editor and communications specialist who feels just as at home on a desolate island in Southern Thailand as she does in her rural hometown in the American Midwest. Her journalism career started while still in college, when she landed a job as a news reporter and photographer at a local daily in Sweden. Quickly moving on to more responsibilities, McGurk was trusted to manage a local branch of the paper and learned how to deal with all aspects of the editorial process.Check out Linda's <a href="http://www.mcgurkmedia.com/" target="_blank">McGurk Media website</a> to learn more about her work and the services she offers. <a href="http://www.publicspeaking.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000085.mp3">[Click HERE to play, or right click to download MP3] </a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> politicslinda mcgurkspeechwriting Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:53:12 GMT Episode #14: Interview with Sarah Taylor http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000082#00000082 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000082.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Have you been thinking about taking that next step into professional speaking?  How much investment does it take?  How long does it take to start making money?  What are some "must know" tips to get you started?  In today's podcast, Sarah Taylor has the answers.About Sarah: Sarah Taylor is the owner of Taylor Presentations, a company offering motivational speaking and training specifically designed for pharmaceutical companies. She has over eight years of experience working for Merck & Co., Inc. in the pharmaceutical industry and has had professional training and speaking experience since 1994. She holds an MBA from Seattle University and an undergraduate Business Degree from the University of Washington. Her work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, like the Journal of Ocular Pharmacy and Therapeutics and Investigative Ophthalmology in Visual Science. Sarah's Website: <a href="http://www.taylorpresentations.com/">http://www.taylorpresentations.com</a>Note on this podcast: Bo screwed up with some of the sound effects, and we were planning on editing it out, but it was way too funny, so we left it in.Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> professional speakingnsasarah taylor Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:36:56 GMT Episode #13: FreeToastHost and Dead Birds http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000079#00000079 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000079.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Have you heard of FreeToastHost before?  Over 50% of all Toastmasters have.  Join Bo and Ryan as they interview Bo (the creator of FTH) and listen to Ryan put Bo in the hotseat with "3 Questions".  And dead birds???  Well, you will just have to listen to this episode to find out what that is all about.Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> freetoasthostdead birdsbo bennett Wed, 24 Oct 2007 18:05:40 GMT Episode #12 - How It All Began http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000076#00000076 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000076.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Join Bo & Ryan on a magical journey through their past, as they re-live the key moments of the last few years that ultimately led to the birth of the Talking Toastmasters podcast.You'll hear about the first time they met (at a Toastmasters conference, ironically)...and then how they became friends, business partners, and co-hosts of this fine podcast. The flux capacitor is up and running, just waiting for you to hop aboard the time machine!Tune-in for 1.21 gigawatts of fun!!! (Fear not, Bo & Ryan will be back next week with an interview...and content to help you improve your skills!)Also check out the following links mentioned on today's show: <a href="/">iGrOOps</a> - Online Group Hosting company run by Bo & Ryan <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">The Public Speaking iGrOOp</a> - The Global Network for People with a Passion for the Art of Public Speaking <a href="http://yeartosuccess.com/">Year To Success</a> - Bo's bookPlease subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> historyfuncomedybo bennettryan levesque Mon, 15 Oct 2007 09:21:00 GMT Episode #11 - Interview with Eric Feng http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000075#00000075 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000075.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> How can I overcome stage fright? What can I do to engage and connect with an audience? We've all asked those questions. In fact, some of us are still looking for answers (especially that first one, eh?)! Search no more! Professional speaker and public speaking coach Eric Feng joins us from Singapore today share his insights on these and other questions...and to tell us about his new book, The FAQ Book on Public Speaking.Listen in as Bo throws Eric on the HOTSEAT as a gameshow contestant (remember what we did to poor Margaret Page in Episode #8 ?). Can Bo Bennett stump "Fearless FAQ Feng"? Special Bonus: I'll bet you don't have an embarrassing speaking story that'll top the one Eric shared with us. Hint: it has to do with a wireless microphone in the restroom before going onstage!(By the way, if you DO have a story that's just as embarrassing...or even close...share it with us! Maybe we'll even have you on the show!) About our guest: A professional speaker and public speaking coach, at only 25 years old, Eric already has 5 books under his belt! His latest book, The FAQ Book on Public Speaking, written in a Q&A format, features expert advice and insight from Eric and his co-authors. As a celebrated Toastmaster in Singapore, Eric has won numerous national level speech competitions. In 2005, he won the championship title for the Division Level Humorous Contest in Philadelphia, United States. Two years later, he clinched the First Place Trophy for the International Speech Contest at Division Level. As acknowledgement for his speaking achievements, The Straits Times featured him as one of the top 25 alternate achievers of 2006.<img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/hp/admin/eric_montage_mini.jpg" border="0" alt="eric_montage_mini.jpg" title="eric_montage_mini.jpg" width="400" height="66" />Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> eric fengcoachingfear of public speaking Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:04:00 GMT Episode #10 - Interview With Gene Perret http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000074#00000074 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000074.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Comedy Tips From A Living Legend! What skills must you have (or learn) in order to be funny? What should you do if you've got something hilarious to say, but it just might cross the line? What can we learn from the so-called "old school" comedians? (Hint: a LOT!)The legendary Emmy Award winning Gene Perret joins us on today's episode, to explore these questions and more. Gene shares wisdom with us from his incredible career as a writer for Bob Hope, and on the writing staff of Laugh-In, The Carol Burnett Show, and Three's Company. We discuss Gene's book The New Comedy Writing, Step by Step, which he originally wrote 25 years ago, and recently revised and updated for 2007.<img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/hp/admin/TheNewComedyWriting.jpg" border="0" alt="TheNewComedyWriting.jpg" title="TheNewComedyWriting.jpg" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="108" height="162" align="right" />About our guest: Gene Perret has won several Emmys for his work on The Carol Burnett Show. He was Bob Hope's head writer for 12 years and has written many books about humor. Check out his website, where he offers e-mail courses on comedy writing and more: <a href="http://www.writingcomedy.com/">http://www.writingcomedy.com/</a>. Or, you can call the offices of Round Table at 818-865-7833.Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> gene perretcomedy Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:26:00 GMT Episode #9 - Jacki Rose, In-Studio Interview http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000073#00000073 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000073.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Making the leap from Toastmaster to Professional Speaker! Have you ever dreamed of speaking professionally? Wondered how to get started? How to get the word out that you're a speaker-for-hire? Jacki Rose joined Toastmasters a few years ago, and today makes a living with her speaking and coaching business. Jacki joins us in-studio to share the inside scoop!Join us as we converse with Jacki about how she found her passion for public speaking, and ultimately how she made the leap from novice to Pro. Jacki shares with us practical advice (sneak preview: join NSA, but don't quit Toastmasters!) and words of inspiration for those interested in launching a speaking career. Plus, find out the #1 reason why most professional speakers don't succeed! Bo & Ryan also explain why the iGrOOps servers received thousands of additional hits Saturday morning, and share feedback from our listeners. About our guest: Jacki Rose, DTM is a professional speaker and presentations skills coach. She is the author of 11 Steps to Powerful Public Speaking and Take Your Life and Love it! Jacki is also a member of Renaissance Advanced Toastmasters and a past board member of New England National Speakers Association. Visit Jacki online, and sign up for her free public speaking tips monthly ezine. <a href="http://www.jackirose.com/">http://www.jackirose.com/</a> . Visit her blog, too! <a href="http://publicspeakingcanbefun.blogspot.com/">http://publicspeakingcanbefun.blogspot.com/</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> jacki roseprofessional speakernsa Tue, 18 Sep 2007 16:47:00 GMT Episode #8 - Interview with Margaret Page http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000072#00000072 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000072.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Margaret Page, CL joins us to explore the concept of etiquette, including how it applies to speakers. We look at her article, "A Question of Etiquette", in the August 2007 issue of the Toastmaster magazine, and discuss the historical roots of etiquette, and challenge a long-standing Toastmasters taboo: thanking the audience at the end of your speech (gasp!). We also put our guest to the test by shining the game show spotlight in her eyes, as we toss her a series of "tough call" situations a speaker may face, and pop the question: "To Apologize...Or Not to Apologize?" Does Margaret win the Grand Prize? Find out now!Special Guarantee: If you listen to Margaret's advice, and take note of everything Bo and Ryan do wrong on this episode, you will be 95% ahead of most of the world when it comes to etiquette! So, come on down and join us for every Toastmasters favorite game show!<a href="http://igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000072.mp3" target="_blank">[Click HERE to play, or right click to download MP3]</a> Oh, and you'll also hear our new show promo, from Vikas Jhingran, 2007 World Champion of Public Speaking!About our guest: Margaret Page, CL, is a member of Sun Shine Toastmasters in Sechelt, Canada, and is a Vancouver-based etiquette and protocol consultant. She can be reached at <a href="http://www.etiquettepage.com/">http://www.etiquettepage.com/</a>. Visit her web site, and sign up for her free newsletter! Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> margaret pageetiquette Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:58:00 GMT Episode #7 - Vikas Jhingran - In-Studio Interview http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000071#00000071 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000071.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> The 2007 World Champion of Public Speaking...In Studio Interview!!!  Vikas Jhingran joins us for an in-studio interview, to reflect on the experience of competing on the International platform, and coming home with the first-place trophy. Need we say more?Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> vikas jhingranwcps Fri, 07 Sep 2007 11:21:00 GMT Episode #6 - Interview with Dr. April K. Andreas http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000070#00000070 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000070.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Let's Get Technical! Presenting technical material is the focus of today's show. Dr. April K. Andreas, ACS, CL joins us and shares with us her experience as one who has sat through many a boring technical presentation, and through Toastmasters, learned to make her own presentations more interesting and informative. April's article "Engineering a Win", from the August 2007 issue of the Toastmaster magazine serves as the springboard for our discussion. Whether you personally give technical presentations or not, April shares "subroutines" that can improve all presentations. After listening to this show (23:43) you'll also have some great ideas next time you're asked to evaluate a speech from the Technical Presentations advanced manual. About our guest: Dr. April Andreas, ACS, CL holds a Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona, as well as M.S. and B.S. degrees in Mathematics from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. She is employed in the algorithms development division at a large corporation. April is currently serving as the Area 25 Governor in District 50. She applies the confidence and skills developed through Toastmasters by volunteering as an active space advocate through The Mars Society. She is always excited to learn about new ways to bring math and science to the general audience. Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> technical presentationsapril andreas Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:43:00 GMT Episode #5 - Interview with Eva Kihlstrom http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000066#00000066 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000066.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Got Charisma? Today's guest, Eva Kihlstrom, joins us all the way from Sweden, to explore the fascinating concept of charisma. What is charisma? Is it something you are either born with or not? What can we do to develop it as speakers and individuals? We discuss in depth Eva's article, "Do You Have Charisma?", which appeared in the August 2007 edition of the Toastmaster magazine.About our guest: Eva Kihlstrom is a Swedish lecturer and author of the book Charisma Code - Seven Ways to Increase Your Personal Appeal. She is a member of the Stockholm International Toastmasters group. Visit her website at <a href="http://www.karismakoden.se/index_uk.html">http://www.karismakoden.se/index_uk.html</a>Dowload the first part of Eva's book <a href="http://www.karismakoden.se/thecharismacode.pdf">Charisma Code</a> translated into English! It's free!Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> charismapersonal appealbody languageeva kihlstrom Tue, 04 Sep 2007 07:41:00 GMT Episode #4 - International Convention Wrap-Up http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000065#00000065 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000065.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Missed the International Convention? Talking Toastmasters has the inside scoop! In today's episode, Bo (who attended the International Convention) and Ryan (who did not) speak with fellow Toastmaster from District 31, Sherri Raftery (who incidently also attended the convention...and yes, she is the same Sherri I mentioned in the blog post below!)We talk about the International speech contest (Yea Vikas!), meeting Toastmasters from around the world, being "juicy", the differences between the International Convention and district/regional conferences, the hot and steamy climate in Phoenix, AZ...and we get a little too much information about the apparently hot and steamy dance floor at the dinner dance! (insert shocked smiley face emoticon here)Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> conventionsherri rafteryvikas jhingranwcpsworld champion of public speaking Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:26:00 GMT Episode #3 - Interview with Vikas Jhingran http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000064#00000064 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000064.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> With the Toastmasters International Convention just four days away, we speak with Vikas Jhingran, one of the contestants who will compete onstage this Saturday in Phoenix, AZ (NOT Denver!) for the coveted title 2007 World Champion of Public Speaking.Vikas shares freely about his unique style of speech writing, and the practice involved in getting ready to "go for the gold". Find out what it feels like to be a contestant in the final hours leading up to the big competition. (Yes, we asked him about pre-contest nerves!).Will Vikas come home from Phoenix with the World Champion of Public Speaking title and trophy? We'll know the answer to that question on Saturday. One thing is certain: Vikas is an incredibly accomplished speaker who is sure to touch the hearts of the audience in Phoenix. Check out our interview with Vikas and stay tuned for results from the contest!Apologies for the poor audio quality of today's show. Our microphone settings were off. Thankfully, though, it mostly affected just Bo and Ryan...the audio for our guest came out pretty well! We will do better next time!Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> conventionpracticespeech writingvikas jhingranwcpsworld champion of public speaking Fri, 17 Aug 2007 17:47:00 GMT Episode #2 - Interview with Rich Hopkins http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000063#00000063 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000063.jpg" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> It's the Monday before the 2007 Toastmasters International Convention, and consequently, the 2007 World Championship of Public Speaking! In this interview, Bo and Ryan talk with Rich Hopkins, the 2006 WCPS bronze medal winner.Rich reflects on his experience as a contestant last year, how it felt to claim the bronze, his relationships with other contestants, the importance of honest feedback, and much more!Check out Rich's web site: <a href="http://www.richhopkins.net/">http://www.richhopkins.net/</a> And his Blogs: <a href="http://richspeaks.blogspot.com/">http://richspeaks.blogspot.com/</a> and <a href="http://buildingachampion.blogspot.com/">http://buildingachampion.blogspot.com/</a> And of course his Public Speaking iGrOOp blog.Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> conventionrich hopkinswcpsworld champion of public speaking Wed, 15 Aug 2007 08:25:00 GMT Episode #1 - Interview with Dee Dees, DTM http://www.igroops.com/members/publicspeaking/blog/VIEW+00000012+00000062#00000062 <img src="http://www.igroops.com/l1/publicspeaking/appdata/blog/00000062.gif" border=0 vspace=5 hspace=5 align=left> Listen in to our interview with Dee Dees, DTM. We delve deeper into the content of Dee's article in the July 2007 issue of the Toastmaster magazine, entitled "Looking for Speech Ideas?" Dee gave an excellent interview for our inaugural episode!A word about our interviewee: Dee Dees, DTM joined Toastmasters in 1980. She served on Toastmasters International's Board of Directors in 1994-1996. Dee lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Check out her website <a href="http://www.mylifenotes.com/">http://www.mylifenotes.com</a>Please subscribe to this podcast by copying our feed into your podcatcher (iTunes, Juice, Doppler, etc.): <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast">http://feeds.feedburner.com/TalkingToastmastersPodcast</a>Email us with your feedback! TalkingToastmasters @ igroops dot comAbout Bo Bennett, DTM:  Bo Bennett is the creator and administrator of FreeToastHost.  He is a professional speaker and author of the book <a href="http://www.yeartosuccess.com">"Year To Success".</a>About Ryan Levesque: Ryan is the president of <a href="http://www.igroops.com">iGrOOps, LLC.</a>, administrator and major contributor of the <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com">Public Speaking iGrOOp</a>, and long-time Toastmaster.We invite all of our listeners to join our growing online community of public speakers. Visit us at the Public Speaking iGrOOp or <a href="http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/">http://publicspeaking.igroops.com/</a> dee deesmagazinespeech ideasspeech writing Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:46:00 GMT