The Talkative Toastmaster
Welcome to The Talkative Toastmaster podcast, with your host, Melanie Surplice. In this podcast, we explore how Toastmasters can help you to polish your public speaking skills, communicate with confidence and amplify your authenticity. You'll hear from my fellow Toastmasters and I, how this global organisation has impacted our lives for the better, and, how it could impact YOURS! Now let's get talkative!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 59
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Episode 38: Supercharge your Toastmasters experience and stretch beyond your comfort zone!
Ready to conquer potential stagnation and supercharge your Toastmasters experience? Learn how stepping out of your comfort zone can ignite huge personal and professional growth.
Join me…
Episode 37: My Toastmasters journey - with Tammy van der Reijden
What drives a professional presenter to return to the stage after a hiatus? Tammy van der Reijden shares her inspiring journey from a Toastmasters novice to an Area 9 Director within Di…
Episode 36: Launching your podcast: essential gear, Apps and tips
Ever wondered what it takes to launch a podcast that stands out? On this episode of The Talkative Toastmaster, I discuss the essential gear and tools you need to kick off your podcastin…
Episode 35: From procrastination to podcasting; tips for Toastmasters
If you're a Toastmaster, and have thought about tackling the Level 4 elective project Create a Podcast, but don't know where to start, check out this episode.
Building on last week's epi…
Episode 34: Discover the power of podcasting for Toastmasters
Ever wondered how podcasting could improve your public speaking skills? Join me, Melanie Surplice as I discuss why I think podcasting is the perfect outlet for Toastmasters - and why YO…
Episode 33: My Toastmasters journey - with Hilary Saxton
Ever wondered how the simple act of joining a Toastmasters club can transform your confidence? Join us as we explore Hilary Saxton's incredible journey from a novice public speaker to a…
Episode 32: A new Toastmasters year, and a new vision as Area 26 Director
As the newly appointed Area 26 Director in District 69, I highlight the responsibilities that come with this position - from regular club visits to organising the 2024 Area 26 Conferenc…
Episode 31: My Toastmasters journey - with Nicky Jurd
What if your passion for public speaking could turn into a lifelong journey of leadership and growth? This episode of The Talkative Toastmaster is a must-listen as we bring you the insp…
Episode 30: Reflections and key takeaways from an outgoing club President
In this episode, Melanie Surplice, the outgoing president of the Mount Gravatt Toastmasters Club shares her 12-month leadership journey, emphasising the importance of keeping members e…
Episode 29: My Toastmasters journey - with Alex Stevenson
A dog park encounter leads to a life enriched by public speaking - sounds like a bit of a tale, doesn't it? Yet, for Alex Stevenson, it's the origin of his journey with Chelmer Speakers…
Episode 28: Unexpected adventures in Malaysia: Toastmasters club visits and a conference
Could a simple Toastmasters club visit turn into an adventure filled with cultural exchange, networking and serendipitous discoveries?
Join me in Episode 28, as I recount my recent holid…
Episode 27: My Toastmasters journey - with Steve Bates
Have you ever craved genuine feedback that slices through the usual "good job" commentary? Toastmaster Steve Bates certainly did.
Join us as Steve, an 11-year member of Toastmasters, an…
Episode 26: Recap of the 2024 District 69 Conference - from a first-timer
As a first time District Conference attendee, memb…
Episode 25: My Toastmasters journey - with Junyan Tan
This week, we explore the 12-month Toastmasters journey of Junyan Tan - a Toastmasters enthusiast, recently appointed Secretary of the Mount Gravatt Toastmasters Club - and one of my me…
Episode 24: Recapping 23 episodes of The Talkative Toastmaster Podcast
As we celebrate The Talkative Toastmaster Podcast's journey through 23 episodes, I recap highlights of each episode to date - not only to surface some of the earlier content for new vis…
Episode 23: My Toastmasters journey - with Sue Pinker
Embark on a unique journey with Sue Pinker, a beacon in the Toastmasters community, as she recounts her remarkable transformation from a shy and nervous woman to a charismatic leader an…
Episode 22: Navigating the Toastmasters annual conference and training circuit
In this episode, we unlock the treasure trove of conferences and training opportunities that await Toastmasters who choose to take advantage of a packed annual program!
I walk through th…
Episode 21: My Toastmasters journey - with Leonard Scuderi
When Leonard Scuderi steps onto the stage, he brings with him a treasure trove of experiences from three decades as a Toastmaster. His journey, which began with a nudge from his father …
Episode 20: The transformative odyssey of Toastmasters contests
This week, we navigate through the competitive landscape of Toastmasters contests!
From intimate club-level contests to the pinnacle of the World Championship of Public Speaking, I'll wa…
Episode 19: My Toastmasters journey - with Kate Norris
In our latest episode, Kate Norris, a Toastmaster with 14 years experience, joins us to recount her transformative story. From the depths of personal challenge to the heights of distric…