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Episode #4 - International Convention Wrap-Up

Tuesday, August 21st @ 9:26 AMpost viewed 511 times

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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)


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Sherri said on Monday, July 2nd @ 11:07 PM:

Hi Rich - I like your topic and I your question!   Wink

"Is it more important to cater to the audience, or to give a message we want to deliver"?

I think it is VERY important for the speaker to "CATER" to the audience.  Not that the speaker should compromise the "MESSAGE" - but it is important for the speaker to "KNOW HIS/HER AUDIENCE" and to adapt the speech accordingly. 

Otherwise, the audience will not be "receptive" and it will loose your intended "message".  What you may say with one group you may not say with another. Just like in standup comedy - some jokes work with one crowd but will offend another crowd. 

Chose your delivery according to your audience which includes age, sex, race, religion, region, and on and on...

I love watching Joel on T.V. - I bet he was very dynamic LIVE!! Thanks for sharing.

Signed Sherri Raftery, M.Ed. 

 

tien said on Monday, August 20th @ 4:19 PM:

Hi Bo/Ryan It is nice to hear your interview with Sherri for the World Championship. Overall, the quality of this presentation is well organized and structured. Good descriptive information, and clarity. Vikas must be flooded with emails with congratulations. I sent him one this morning and offered to buy him lunch. He has practiced at our clubs for a couple times and received good constructive feedback. I am so happy for him. Now that he is the Champ, we may not effort to invite him back to our club. Cheers!

smartecreation said on Tuesday, August 21st @ 8:58 AM:

Hi Bo/Ryan, I recently joined your iGroop and thoroughly enjoy your MP3 interviews. You seem to have a very active district up in New England! Congrats! I am in District 14 in Georgia in my club in Savannah (www.savannahtoastmasters705.com). I look forward to many months of inspiration from you guys :) ! Andy

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Episode #3 - Interview with Vikas Jhingran

Friday, August 17th @ 12:47 PMpost viewed 249 times

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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!


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Bo said on Tuesday, August 14th @ 2:36 PM:

My apologies on the audio quality on this one.. mic settings were off. We will get it right next time!

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Episode #2 - Interview with Rich Hopkins

Wednesday, August 15th @ 3:25 AMpost viewed 200 times

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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: http://www.richhopkins.net/
And his Blogs: http://richspeaks.blogspot.com/ and http://buildingachampion.blogspot.com/ And of course his Public Speaking iGrOOp blog.


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Episode #1 - Interview with Dee Dees, DTM

Tuesday, August 14th @ 1:46 AMpost viewed 208 times

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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 http://www.mylifenotes.com


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RichHopkins said on Tuesday, July 31st @ 7:58 PM:

Hey guys - great 'first' cast - I haven't heard the district specific ones. I look forward to meeting more TM's through your podcasts!


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