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A smiling woman wearing a patterned headscarf and dress stands in front of a bright yellow background. Aletta Rochat chaired the 2024 World Championship of Public Speaking. She wore South African-themed attire.

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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 S. Neile, PhD

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Presentation Skills

Don’t Lose Your Audience’s Attention

Joel Schwartzberg

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The Answer Man

Pushing Through Table Topics and Pathways

Bill Brown, DTM

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President's Message

The Stories We Tell

Aletta Rochat, DTM

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Speechwriting

How to Write a Speech With Purpose

Kate McClare, DTM

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Your Turn

The Real Prize of Speech Contests

Vannpech Keo

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Learn More About Aletta Rochat

Paul Sterman

Toastmasters International President Radhi Spear in red suit jacket with Toastmasters pin

President's Message

Just Say Yes

Radhi Spear, DTM