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Speaking Out

Pondering Proverbial Wisdom

Paul Sterman

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Personal Growth

Mindfulness Practices for Improved Speaking

Elizabeth Danziger

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Unlocking Talent

Laura Mishkind

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Toastmasters News

Convention 2025: A Vision to Behold

Staff

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Aletta Rochat, DTM, 2025–2026 International President

Paul Sterman

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Connecting Others Through Art

Mackenzie Eldred

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Leading Lights in South Africa

Paul Sterman

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Storytelling

Weaving Stories Into Your Speeches

Lauren Parsons, DTM, AS

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Storytelling

Storytelling Tips From Narrators

Caren Schnur Neile, PhD.,

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Presentation Skills

Don’t Lose Your Audience’s Attention

Joel Schwartzberg

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Speechwriting

How to Write a Speech With Purpose

Kate McClare, DTM,

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The Answer Man

Pushing Through Table Topics and Pathways

Bill Brown, DTM