Episodes

  • #293: Personal Experience: Toastmasters, Rotary & the Alliance – Stephanie Steckel

    #293: Personal Experience: Toastmasters, Rotary & the Alliance – Stephanie Steckel
    Feb 15 2026
    [31:27] What happens when two century-old organizations dedicated to leadership and service intersect in one person’s life? In this episode host Greg Gazin speaks with Stephanie Steckel, a longtime Rotarian and newer Toastmaster, who enlightens us about the benefits of each organization and how the Rotary–Toastmasters alliance shows up in real, practical ways—far beyond a formal agreement.
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  • #292: Untangling Cultural Knots to Create Mutual Connection – Maria Garaitonandia

    #292: Untangling Cultural Knots to Create Mutual Connection – Maria Garaitonandia
    Feb 1 2026
    [32:03] Cross-cultural moments aren’t rare anymore‚Äîthey’re woven into our daily conversations. In this episode, Greg speaks with leadership communication strategist Maria Garaitonandia about why well-meaning communication can miss the mark and how greater cultural awareness helps speakers, leaders, and teams avoid misunderstanding before it hardens into judgment.
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  • #291: Using a Personal Energy Audit to Pause, Reflect, and Reset — Ambeka Khadse

    #291: Using a Personal Energy Audit to Pause, Reflect, and Reset — Ambeka Khadse
    Jan 15 2026
    [25:52] When managing your time isn’t enough, it may be time to look at where your energy is actually going. In this episode, host Greg Gazin speaks with Ambeka Khadse, a talent development leader and Toastmasters contributor, about how a personal energy audit helps speakers and leaders move from feeling busy to working with greater focus, clarity, and intention — without adding more hours to the day.
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  • #290: Mental Workouts make for a Better Mindset & Stronger Speaking — Sarah Centrella

    #290: Mental Workouts make for a Better Mindset & Stronger Speaking — Sarah Centrella
    Jan 1 2026
    [32:40] Many of us learn early on how to train our bodies, and later, how to prepare a speech through practice and repetition. But when it comes to training the mind—especially under the pressure of a live audience—most speakers are left to figure it out on their own. In this episode, Sarah Centrella joins Greg to discuss mental fitness and how speakers can prepare mentally with the same intention they bring to their speeches.
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  • #289: Using AI as a Thinking Partner to Communicate with Clarity — Diane Windingland

    #289: Using AI as a Thinking Partner to Communicate with Clarity — Diane Windingland
    Dec 15 2025
    [33:33] What if AI could help you think more clearly, simplify complex ideas, and sharpen your message—without replacing your voice or creativity? In this episode of the Toastmasters Podcast, Greg Gazin welcomes back Diane Windingland, DTM, for a practical conversation on using AI as a thinking partner to improve clarity, strengthen messages, and communicate with greater impact.
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  • #288: Reflections on 11 Years of Writing for the Toastmaster Magazine – Bill Brown

    #288: Reflections on 11 Years of Writing for the Toastmaster Magazine – Bill Brown
    Dec 1 2025
    [27:20] In this episode Greg Gazin welcomes back longtime contributor and speech delivery coach Bill Brown for a conversation that reflects back and shares lessons learned from more than a decade of writing for the Toastmaster magazine. A Toastmaster for nearly 20 years Bill has become a familiar name to readers through The Toastmasters Toolbox, The Answer Man, and dozens of feature articles written since 2014.
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  • #287: Corporate Club Success: Gaining Executive Support is a Key – Lance Kotler

    #287: Corporate Club Success: Gaining Executive Support is a Key – Lance Kotler
    Nov 15 2025
    [31:36] What does it take to build a thriving Corporate Toastmasters club within a business—and turn it into a catalyst for professional growth and company culture? In this episode, Greg Gazin chats with Lance Kotler, a Vice President at BNY Mellon and Vice President of Membership for the BNY Mellon Toastmasters Club in New York City.
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  • #286: Sabyasachi (Saby) Sengupta — Meet the 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking

    #286: Sabyasachi (Saby) Sengupta — Meet the 2025 World Champion of Public Speaking
    Nov 1 2025
    [36:05] On the Toastmasters Podcast, it’s our annual tradition—and a true pleasure— for us to speak with the newest World Champion of Public Speaking. This year, we’re thrilled to feature Sabyasachi “Saby” Sengupta, who captured the 2025 title this past August at the Toastmasters International Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with his speech titled “Just Nod.”
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