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Member Spotlight

Using Her Past to Impact Others’ Futures

How one member tapped into her Toastmasters skills to become an advocate for foster children.

Stephanie Darling

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Storytelling

Tell Me More …

Learn the simple tool for drawing out your stories in your speeches.

Margarita Y. Pinhas, DTM

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Club Spotlight

Serving Up Speeches With Flavor

How one club incorporates food into every meeting.

Stephanie Darling

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Leadership

Leading in the Age of AI

Amid technology shifts, managers and executives must hone their interpersonal and coaching skills.

Dave Zielinski

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Presentation Skills

Charisma Unlocked

How to build the “It Factor” in your speaking.

Jillian Mitchell

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Convention

Jody Carrington Wants to Connect

2026 keynote speaker highlights empathy and emotional intelligence.

Ruth Nasrullah

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Professional Development

Changing Careers?

Members share insights on making a successful transition.

Jennifer L. Blanck, DTM

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Your Turn

Brushstrokes and Breakthroughs

How I turned art into a communication superpower.

Corey Barksdale

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Club Spotlight

Bringing Toastmasters to Albania

How a new club set a high mark in a new country.

Norm Bour

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Club Experience

Full House

How our club brought in members with a successful open house.

Florian Bay, DTM

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Your Turn

Paved by Pathways

How each path helped me build confidence, develop skills, and advance in my career.

Gary Vaughn

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Profile

500 More Lunches?

After 500 lunches with strangers, this Toastmaster is hungry to continue.

Laura Mishkind

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