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 18: Exploring the many leadership opportunities in Toastmasters
Discover the transformative power of leadership roles in Toastmasters, and how they forge skills you can apply in every facet of your life.
In this episode, I take you behind the gavel …
Episode 17: My Toastmasters journey - with Mat Eyles
Ever wondered how a decade of transforming fear into finesse through public speaking feels? Let Toastmaster Mat Eyles take you on his captivating journey in the latest episode of the Ta…
Episode 16: Expanding your professional growth and network with Toastmasters mentors
Unlock the transformational power of mentorship, as we navigate the inner workings of Toastmasters' mentoring program to catapult your communication and leadership skills to new heights…
Episode 15: My Toastmasters journey - with Graham Cairns
Embark on a Toastmasters odyssey as my guest, Graham Cairns, shares experiences from six of his current Toastmasters clubs and the completion of some 15 Pathways. From the first anxious…
Episode 14: Exploring the unique roles on the Toastmasters agenda
In this Episode, we explore the Toastmasters meeting agenda in detail, to provide you with an outline of the unique speaking opportunities at each meeting. I’ll touch on what each role …
Episode 13: My Toastmasters journey - with Geoff Roberts
Picture this: you're in a room full of people, your heart is pounding, palms are sweaty and it's your turn to speak. Daunting, right? Our guest for this week's episode, Geoff Roberts, s…
Episode 12: Improving your speaking prowess with constructive evaluations
Ever wondered how seasoned speakers turn every critique into a stepping stone for success?
Unlock this mystery with me as we dissect the transformative power of speech evaluations in th…
Episode 11: My Toastmasters journey - with Thomas Krafft
In today's episode, we pull up for a chat with Thomas Krafft, who at age 18, embarked on a jam-packed Toastmasters journey that led him to achieve a Distinguished Toastmaster Award (DTM…
Episode 10: Conquering the terror of impromptu speaking with Toastmasters
Ever find yourself tongue-tied when the spotlight unexpectedly turns your way?
Let me share with you, how Toastmasters can be instrumental in helping you to improve your impromptu speak…
Episode 9: My Toastmasters journey - with Kevin Ryan
In this week's episode, we hear highlights of the inspirational 35-year journey of Kevin Ryan, who went from an electronics company rep to a professional speaker, with the help of Toast…
Episode 8: Mastering the art of inspiring speeches with Toastmasters
Unlock the secrets of powerful speechmaking, as we delve into the art of capturing hearts and minds through words.
This episode is your golden ticket to understanding why the ability to…
Episode 7: My Toastmasters journey - with John Coorey
Ever wondered how to refine your communication skills to command a room? Join us as we catch up with John Coorey, a five-year veteran of Toastmasters, who shares his journey of learning…
Episode 6: Your Pathways to success at Toastmasters
Join us in Episode 6, as we navigate through the Toastmasters Pathways program, where the art of communication and leadership is fine-tuned to meet the demands of our ever-evolving worl…
Episode 5: My Toastmasters journey - with Melissa Chong
Hear the first-hand account of the impact of Toastmasters with our very first guest, Melissa Chong. An experienced member of the Mount Gravatt Toastmasters Club, Melissa shares her insp…
Episode 4: What actually is Toastmasters and how can it help you succeed?
Unlock the key to conquering Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, and learn how to step confidently into leadership roles with the guidance of Toastmasters International.
In this …
Episode 3: My Toastmasters journey - with Melanie Surplice
Embark with me on a brief review of the 35 years of my life interlaced with Toastmasters. In today's episode, I unfold the chapters of my journey, from a hesitant 17-year-old in a high …
Episode 2: Unleashing success: why confidence in public speaking matters
Ever wondered why some people seem to effortlessly climb the career ladder while others struggle? The secret might just lie in their ability to communicate effectively. This episode of …
Episode 1: Conquering the fear of public speaking: from anxiety to confidence
Are you ready to conquer one of humanity's most common fears? It's time to face the terror of public speaking head-on! We're dissecting this widespread fear from every angle, exploring …
The Talkative Toastmaster - Teaser!
Public speaking remains one of the most prevalent fears of individuals globally, often surpassing fears of heights, spiders, and even death. Glossophobia, the fear of public speaking, a…