October

  

2020




Articles





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News from Toastmasters International

Area Council Meetings

Why they’re important and how to get the most out of them.

Laura Amann
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Club Experience

Creative Tips for the Topicsmaster

Use imagination and humor to make Table Topics come alive.

Silvana Clark
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Club Experience

Meet the Masters of Online Meetings: Part 4

Read about the nominees from China, Qatar, the United States, and Canada.

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Club Experience

Spontaneous Speaking

Tips and tricks for becoming a better Table Topics speaker.

Peggy Beach
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Personal Growth

The Benefits of Networking Online

How to build valuable relationships through social media.

Victoria Salem
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News from Toastmasters International

Celebrating Toastmasters Teachers

October 5 honors the work of educators around the world.

Laura Mishkind
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Leadership

Mentorship in Toastmasters and Medicine

How I discovered the "ABCD's" of successful mentoring in my club and surgical career.

Dr. Stanley Aruyaru
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Personal Growth

10 Storytelling Lessons From Photography

Learn how these two art forms overlap to create an inspiring message.

Biju Arayakkeel, DTM
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Presentation Skills

Supercharging Your Storytelling and Sales

Stories add power and persuasion to virtual presentations.

Steven D Cohen, PhD and Danny Rubin
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Communication

What’s the Point?

Define the purpose of your speech to avoid losing your audience.

Bill Brown, DTM
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Club Experience

The Grammarian’s Gift

How the club’s guardian of language helps speakers find words that work.

Kate McClare, DTM

Columns

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My Turn

Leadership Amid the Pandemic

How teamwork allowed our Area to shift a crisis into a legacy.

Hanaa Mounzer
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Viewpoint

Convention Conveys Worldwide Community
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Funny You Should Say That

Watch What You’re Saying

Make sure your words and your body are giving the same speech.

John Cadley