Category: Workshop Replays
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Jim Barber on “Humor: The Secret Sauce of Successful Speaking”
If you missed Jim’s workshop or want to go back and watch parts of it again, here is a YouTube replay: If you would like to see an example of one of Jim’s explicitly humorous speeches, check out Age is an Attitude from a district speech contest. You can learn more about Jim’s work as…
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Advanced Impromptu Speaking with Fursey Gotuaco
Fursey Gotuaco visited Online Presenters to share techniques for going beyond routine Table Topics. Instead, he says to explore the true purpose of practicing impromptu speaking — to connect, make people relate to the answer, and engage your audience, not simply to answer the question. One of the thing you will see in the replay…
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Video Replay: Workshop featuring Colin Williams as a Panelist, “Humor with purpose” Monday October 27, 2025
Monday October 27, 2025 We had the pleasure of listening to Colin Williams, as our special guest in this educational feature. Colin Williams is a 2024 International Contestant, World’s Championship of Speaking. He have been a musician, poet, movie-maker, stand-up comedian, short story writer and public speaker. He coins, “Humour is the best spice for…
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“Turn your Lesson into your Story” by Luisa Montalvo
Special Educational Feature from the World Champion of Public Speaking 2024 Luisa Montalvo About the speakers: Luisa Montalvo is a member of Toastmasters International and was working with Abbott Laboratories for 25 years. She was the first Hispanic to champion as World Champion of Public Speaking 2024 and was placed second in 2019 competing in…
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“Find Your Voice in Music!” by Tracy Baker
About the speakers: Tracy Baker, DTM PQD, District 40, VPPR, Dayton United Communicators 1694 “DTM Tracy Baker has been a Toastmaster for 29-years and is a 6-time Distinguished Toastmaster. He’s a decorated United States Air Force veteran who loves music, movies, sports, fishing and Sunshine! DTM Baker is Program Quality Director for District 40 and…
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“A Little Birdie Told Me” by Barbara Proctor and Penelope Boehm
“A Little Birdie Told Me” : It was a fun filled insightful session that we unlocked how to recognize those mental whispers, and listen to your “Little Birdie” building confidence in you to evaluate your options and speak with clarity boldly. About the speakers: Barbara Proctor, PRP, DL2 VPE, Virtual Parliamentarians Barbara is a Professional…
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Nik Lakhani Workshop: Mastering Community Building
Online Presenters Past President Nik Lakhani has put a lot on how to build digital communities — and communities in general. He joined us for this thoughtful workshop and shared the handout you can also find below.
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Bluesky for Toastmasters Workshop Replay
Usage of the social posting website and app Bluesky took off like a rocket in November, as the once obscure alternative to X / Twitter attracted writers, speakers, and influencers looking for a new online home — and taking many of their followers with them. OP’s David F. Carr, who was the club’s founding President,…
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Why TedX – Making the Most of the Opportunity?
Speaking Coach Jacqueline Brooker joined us for a workshop on why doing a TedX speech is valuable and how to get the most out of the experience.
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“Effective Communication in a Foreign Language” with Aurélie-Anne Contosta
About the speaker: Aurélie-Anne Contosta Aurie is a Distinguished Toastmasters, intercultural coach, an expert linguist in English-French and a HR professional. She facilitated a workshop on the topic, “Effective Communication in a Foreign Language” that inspired even a native English speaker. Find more about her service and offerings in the website linked below: www.inspiractioncoach.com ©…
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“Understanding How Online Speaking is Different,” David F. Carr, DTM
Online Presenters founding President and current VPE David F. Carr delivered this collection of tips accumulated from years of speaking at and leading online events at a recent Bell Noon Toastmasters open house event. It features clips from an interview with and presentation by Mike Carr, the 2020 World Champion of Public Speaking (no relation…
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How to Do Hybrid Right: Workshop Replay and Resources
Toastmasters leaders need to know how to do hybrid right and fully understand both the benefits and the challenges of holding meetings and events, including contests, with mixed online and in-person participation. This workshop can help. Workshop leader Graham Cairns shared his own experiences but also interviewed Alexandre Matte (2nd place winner in the World…