Toastcaster Communication Leadership Learning Lab
196 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsCommunication & Leadership Learning Lab helps you become better communicators, public speakers & leaders
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TC181: Unraveling the Enigma of April Fools’ Day
April 01, 2024 05:55 - 8 minutes - 15.8 MB[08:35] April Fools’ Day – April 1st, is an extension of a centuries-old tradition to entertain and trick, – or is it? In today's episode we unravel this annual enigma that today we call April Fools’ Day. This is the audio from the article published at Troy Media & Gadgetgreg.Com. The text, while not exactly a transcript is below: Here's the Article: In the modern era, we find ourselves ever vigilant on April 1st, wary of pranks, hoaxes, and fake news. Yet, these antics have roots that ...
TC180: Tech Leadership: Take Your Data Safety Seriously (USB)
March 01, 2024 05:59 - 11 minutes - 22.5 MB[11:46] In this episode we change up the conversation and speak on Tech Leadership – kicking it off talking about safety. Of course, when we think of safety, the idea of personal or property typically come to mind, but not data safety – particularly with respect to USB Flash Drives, a.k.a USB sticks or Thumb drives The solution? U.K.-based iStorage Ltd seems to have come up with a solid solution. You’ll be introduced to the datAshur PRO+C, a literally indestructible and secure USB thum...
TC179: How Video Bios Supercharge your Personal Brand & CV – Heather Flanagan
February 01, 2024 06:53 - 21 minutes - 39.1 MB[21:02] Video Bios are a great way to supplement your CV or Resume and an effective way to help show people who you are and what you do. In this episode we speak with Heather Flanagan who recently created her first Video Bio. Heather is one of those individuals that unless you are familiar with her industry, you may not truly understand what she does - but her Video Bio helps demystify that. Heather shares with us how she came out of her comfort zone and why she decided to create a Video ...
TC178: Journey to My 1st Novel - Dealing with Dymans – Jock Mackenzie
November 01, 2023 05:54 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MB[36:11] In this fun and entertaining episode, Greg speaks with first-time novelist Jock Mackenzie who shares some of his adventures and misadventures in creating, writing, publishing and then promoting his newly published crime-novel, Dealing with Dymans. Jock shares stories and offers some insights on how the novel came to be, including the creating and naming his characters. We hear how he leveraged resources with writing groups, experiences with editors, looking for publishers and how...
TC177: YOGA – Helps Anyone Take Leadership of their Mind, Body & Soul - Sharon McMullan-Baron
October 01, 2023 05:30 - 26 minutes - 49.5 MB[26:57] Yoga is something in the past this podcast host (Greg Gazin) would have never considered. The way it’s portrayed, it conjures up images of slim fit women who contort themselves into pretzels. But now I truly think different. I realize that Yoga is really for everybody. In fact I now practice it weekly and it’s been transformational in terms of my well being. In today's episode we speak with Sharon McMullan-Baron, a yoga instructor but also a cancer survivor who I met through Wellsp...
TC176: Think Faster, Talk Smarter—A Deeper Dive – Matt Abrahams
August 15, 2023 06:01 - 35 minutes - 67.5 MB[35:25] In this episode speak with Matt Abrahams—a return guest and a name synonymous with spontaneous speaking - about mastering the art of speaking on the fly. This is a special cross-over companion podcast to The Toastmasters Podcast with Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque #235: Think Faster, Talk Smarter in the Moment with guest Matt Abrahams. We're also thrilled to have Ryan Levesque also co-hosting today's episode. Today's episode Today we dive a little deeper into the concepts in Matt's ...
TC175: A Conversation with The Buddhist CEO – Thane Lawrie
August 01, 2023 03:59 - 41 minutes - 75.4 MB[41:08] Being a Buddhist and a CEO may seem like two extremes – one symbolizes Zen and calmness and the other the epitome of corporate chaos. But Thane Lawrie - a.k.a The Buddhist CEO is both, and successfully so and has seemed to have found just the the right balance. In this episode we speak with Thane about his journey but also about his new book - appropriately titled The Buddhist CEO. It's classified as a fictional biography but as we find out in out chat, it's loosely based on his l...
TC 174: Tips on Becoming a World Class Host & Emcee – Nathan Cassar
July 01, 2023 05:59 - 39 minutes - 73.4 MB[39:37] Wonder what it takes to be a great Emcee and Host? It takes more than just being able to be a good talker with an ability to wing it off the mic. Our special guest today Nathan Cassar is an award-winning professional and one of Australia's Premier Wedding & Corporate Emcees and known as the go-to guy for making any event unforgettable. Nathan Cassar has over a decade of experience and a strong reputation in the entertainment industry, this includes being a former Entertainment Host...
Toastcaster 173: Demystifying Generative AI & ChatGPT –The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Robert Lavigne
May 30, 2023 21:11 - 56 minutes - 104 MB[56:30] In the first half of 2023, Generative AI and apps like ChatGPT have hit us like a tidal wave and is already impacting our lives. Our expert guest today, Robert Lavigne always seems to ride ahead of the curve. Rob is a Generative AI and Digital Media Specialist and joins us today to help demystify this wild frontier for both techies and those new to AI. Robert Lavigne is a Generative AI and Digital Media Specialist with a passion for audio podcasting and video production. He is the ...
Toastcaster 172: Fireside Chat – A Great Alternative to a Podcast Interview – Oscar Santolalla
May 01, 2023 04:35 - 32 minutes - 61.2 MB[32:54] In this episode, Greg speaks with Oscar Santolalla about the Fireside Chat – a great alternative to a typical Q & A style one-on-one podcast interview. Oscar introduces us to the concept, where it originated and how he successfully adapted this 90 year old delivery format to his podcasts. You'll also hear the pros and cons of the format and what you can do if you would like to try one for yourself. Greg's shares his first experience with a recent Fireside chat on Oscar's podcast -...
Toastcaster 171: (Data) Backup Lessons from TV’s Sex and the City #WorldBackupDay
March 31, 2023 22:16 - 12 minutes - 23.1 MB[12:35] Today, March 31st is #World Backup Day. This reminded this Gadget Guy of an article I was inspired to write for the Edmonton Sun 22 years ago not after watching the news or a show about Technology, but rather a TV Show about Women – specifically Bravo’s Sex and the City. It's an update to the 2001 article with a humorous look at how I went about writing the article what transpired in Season 4 Episode 8 appropriately titled: My Motherboard, My Self, where Carrie Bradshaw - played by...
How to Earn the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker (AS) Designation - Sheryl Roush
February 20, 2023 04:52 - 56 minutes - 103 MB[56:05] The Accredited Speaker (AS) designation is reserved for Toastmasters who combine subject mastery with professional speaking skills at the highest level of proficiency. Since the program started in 1981, there have been fewer than 100, 90 to be exact at this time who have earned the coveted title. This is the audio for the unique webinar: How to Earn the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker (AS) Designation. It was hosted in January 2023 by AS We Speak, an advanced club dedicated to su...
ToastCaster 169: How AI Can Help the Future You – Live Longer & Prosper – Harry Glorikian
January 31, 2023 17:54 - 37 minutes - 69.4 MB[37:29] Think of AI (Artificial Intelligence), particularly health care and your brain might conjure up The Doctor - the Emergency Medical Hologram from Star Trek Voyager. But AI in healthcare is here, it’s real and it’s already disrupting healthcare and changing the ways in which we can - in the words of Mr. Spock, “Live Long and Prosper.” In this non-technical and eye-opening episode, Greg speaks with Harry Glorikian —an influential healthcare entrepreneur, author, podcaster, and compa...
ToastCaster 168: Yoodli - Your AI-Powered Public Speaking Coach - Varun Puri
January 13, 2023 05:21 - 27 minutes - 51.2 MB[27:53] In this episode Greg speaks with Varun Puri co-founder of Yoodli a web-based platform, that helps individuals practice, record, upload and store speeches or interviews and provides feedback and AI enabled analytics as well as an auto-generated transcript of the speech. In our conversation, Varun enlightens us on a little more of what Yoodli is, why it was created it, how it was funded, how it works and why he refers to it as a “smart- mirror.” He gives us a few examples and expla...
ToastCaster 167: How Far? A Tale of Determination, DNA, and Drama – Bob Wilber
January 01, 2023 06:57 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MB[29:17] “How Far? A Tale of Determination, DNA, and Drama” by Bob Wilber is a book written in the "historical fiction" genre, and features two fictional characters who "write" the book in their own voices. One is a baseball player from Southern California. The other is a hockey player from Roseau, Minnesota. When their very different lives intersect, they become friends and the drama begins. It’s a life book told through a sports lens and - everyone can relate to it. It’s not only an incre...
Toastcaster 166: Is Your Sales Pitch like Playing Golf with Only a Putter?
December 01, 2022 05:31 - 5 minutes - 10.7 MB[05:31] When you play a round of Golf, chances are that you will use more than just a putter. So why is that businesses sometimes have only one message or one sales strategy regardless of the demographic or who the potential client is? Same goes for communicators. Some deliver the same speech verbatim regardless as to whom their audience is. Sadly the results are not always as you think. Listen on few a few tips - for business, not golf! :) Image by Kevin Phillips from Pixabay
Toastcaster 165: 4 Tell-Tale signs to spot fake or phishing emails
November 01, 2022 04:21 - 11 minutes - 22 MB[11:59] It’s Halloween time. Let me share with you something that’s perhaps a little scary and that’s email. Boo! Before you chuckle, I want you to think about this... You’re trying to lead your team, get your projects done and get ready for that next meeting. You’re obviously multitasking and in so much of a hurry, you don’t realize that opening just that one email could not only put you behind time, it could potentially create your worst possible nightmare - a phishing email which you'v...
Bonus: GadgetGreg: CHQR Radio Interview: Nightbuds Earbuds - Kokoon
August 09, 2022 18:22 - 6 minutes - 8.94 MB[06:31] Greg Gazin is interviewed on CHQR Radio about his Troy Media article Try Nightbuds Earbuds for a good night’s sleep. For anyone who offers a product or service, or in my case writes about one, it's always important to be ready and always have a few talking points and a story or two in your back pocket in case the media literally comes calling. It's great PR for you and for the product or service you're talking about. This is also where your Toastmasters International Table Topics ...
ToastCaster 163: Reinvention & Tips for When Business is Slow – Stephanie Northcott
August 01, 2022 05:18 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MB[23:52] Ever wonder how to fill the gaps when business is slow? There are a number of productive things we can do - some we already know but are often forgotten. But what about when things are so slow and choices are so limited that you have to totally reinvent yourself? Our guest today is an expert in both those areas. Stephanie Northcott, a former corporate project administrator from Calgary, Canada in the construction and electrical utility industries found herself in a position of havi...
ToastCaster 162: 5 Lessons From My 1st professional Speech – Kate McClare
July 01, 2022 17:38 - 25 minutes - 47.2 MB[25:23] What can you learn from your first professional speech (outside Toastmasters)? In this episode Greg speaks with copywriter Kate McClare who pulls back the curtain and shares five powerful lessons and more from her recent live presentation to a group of CPAs. These lessons are basic fundamentals but important reminders that every speaker should remember if they want to make an impact on their audience and of course the organization who engaged them. You can also hear Kate in her i...
Toastcaster 161: Recognizing and Harnessing Life Changing Moments
June 11, 2022 21:39 - 31 minutes - 57.4 MB[31:19] Has the pandemic created for you or someone you know an unnerving unexpected and totally unprepared for, life changing moment? In reality, life-changing moments happen all the time. Many however, are not crises but unrealized opportunities. In fact, some of the best ones are often disguised, pass us by and are only noticed in hindsight. In his opening keynote session, you’ll hear from Past District 42 Governor (Director) Greg Gazin, DTM. You’ll hear ways you can recognize life-ch...
Toastcaster 160: The Toast: Short Speech with a Big Impact – Eddie Rice
May 01, 2022 03:40 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MB[29:23] Writing and delivering a good Toast might seem to be something you can just stand up and deliver off the cuff but many YouTube #fails say otherwise. A great toast that makes an impact needs to be well thought out, well written and delivered properly. In today’s episode we speak with professional speechwriter and newly published author Eddie Rice. Eddie shares with us some valuable tips and advice on preparing, delivering and mastering this ceremonial speech. He highlights his 7-ste...
Toastcaster 159: Overcoming Awkward: Introvert’s Guide – Networking, Marketing & Sales - Monica Parkin
April 01, 2022 01:45 - 37 minutes - 68.5 MB[37:21] Wonder how did a shy, socially awkward introvert turn into a successful serial entrepreneur and master relationship builder? Just ask Monica Parkin, who on today’s show will give us an insight into the answer to that question and more by telling us about her recent book, part memoir, part instruction guide, Overcoming Awkward: The Introvert's Guide to Networking, Marketing, and Sales. You don’t have to be an introvert to benefit from Monica’s wisdom. In this fun and lighthearted ep...
Toastmaster 158: Celebrating Milestones Forward Can Yield Amazing Results
March 01, 2022 05:59 - 18 minutes - 34 MB[18:33] Milestones are achieved and celebrated every day and recognized in a variety of different ways. Celebrations are also often backward looking going back to where one once was to where they are now. But what if you commemorated by celebrating forward? Using the milestone as a way of encouraging a future activity. In this episode we look at the milestone of 200th episode of the Toastmasters Podcast and how instead of looking back at the first 200 episodes as many do, the hosts Greg Ga...
Toastcaster 157: New Year’s Resolutions Not Working, Try Naming Your Year - Dave Fuller
January 17, 2022 18:33 - 25 minutes - 46.6 MB[25:28] Resolutions for many just don't seem to work but our guest today, Dave Fuller uses "Naming Your Year" as a method to accomplish what resolutions are meant to do. In this episode Dave shares how he stumbled upon this method; what it does and how it works. You'll hear how puts it into practice at home, at the office for both himself, his team and his clients and learn how you can implement it for yourself. You'll also hear about how Naming can also help achieve goals and how Dave us...
Toastcaster 156: Looking Backward, Looking Forward: Reflections of a Caregiver - Rick Lauber
January 01, 2022 06:31 - 26 minutes - 47.6 MB[26:00] As we reflect back on this year, caregiving can mean many things to many people. Some people are caregivers in the traditional sense, others give care in many forms to others. In this episode we bring back author and former co-caregiver Rick Lauber. The idea of his return was prompted by a recent insightful tweet he made. “As a #caregiver, please don't ever question the difference you make in someone's life. Thank you so much to all caregivers for everything they do.” This episod...
Toastcaster 155: Repetition Can Be A Good Thing - Greg Gazin
November 30, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 11.2 MB[06:05] Hearing things being repeated can often drive you absolutely crazy. In this brief episode you'll learn that if used effectively, repetition in presentations, conversations and even recordings can truly be an effective tool in getting your message across. If you think about speeches like MLK Jr.'s, I Have a Dream, there's a perfect example. This podcast is also available as an article. The original article can be found at GadgetGreg.com.
Toastcaster 154: Stepping Up Your Communication Skills with Livestreaming – Markus Seppälä
November 01, 2021 02:55 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB[37:43] With Livestreaming, you are both a producer and performer. These are words from our guest today, Markus Seppälä, who adds that it’s also public and live and lonely and dependent on tech which can certainly make it a challenge. It’s with his comedic side that he jokingly takes on a sarcastic view of Livestreaming. For Markus however, it’s rewarding. He loves every minute of it and is with us to share his expertise and some of the things he’s learned along the way. He enlightens u...
Toastcaster 153: Making Freaking Meetings Fun & Productive - Matt Abrahams
October 01, 2021 03:19 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MB[29:55] Many people avoid meetings at all costs - they feel they’re unproductive, a waste of time and simply a bandaid for bad communication in an organization. In this episode Greg speaks with return guest Matt Abrahams, educator and coach whose extensive exploration, research and experience has led him to discover a collaborative approach to keep meetings fun and exciting. More importantly they be can productive in achieving the goals of the organization and add value to the teams. And yo...
Toastcaster 152: Unexpected Leaders that Leave a Lasting Impression - Guinness
September 01, 2021 04:03 - 15 minutes - 22 MB[15:26] In this episode Greg speaks about two incredible individuals whom we can call unexpected leaders. These are people who positively impact others not really with any intention but simply by doing what they do. In fact they may not even be aware of the impact that they are having on others and the long lasting impression they leave. You’ll hear about, Reverend Kevin Fast (left) from Cobourg, Ontario, Canada is best described as a modern day Popeye and Brittany Walsh, a.k.a AcroBritt ...
Toastcaster 151: Starting Effective Conversations that Yield Results – Chris Fenning
August 01, 2021 00:53 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB[31:31] Conversations are fundamental to everyday life – at work or at home, yet little emphasis is ever put on improving it as a skill, particularly in getting one started and keeping them a succinct as possible. In this episode, Greg speaks with Chris Fenning - subject matter expert and author of the new book, The 1st Minute: How to Start Conversations that gets Results. Chris will share his expertise and insight with lessons taken for the book that you can apply in many communications s...
Toastcaster 150: Hardest Speech You'll Ever Have to Give - Greg Gazin
July 06, 2021 00:59 - 32 minutes - 46.6 MB[32:53] Imagine the hardest speech you'll ever have to give. In this episode you'll hear about that speech, the process that went into it and the speech itself and how on that day, I felt a rollercoaster of emotions the likes of which I’d never experienced in my life. That day I was surrounded by loving friends and family as I said a final farewell to Elaine Baram, my best friend, my love, my wife, the sunshine of my life who I will miss forever . It will also explain why there were no ep...
Toastcaster 150: Hardest Speech You‘ll Ever Have to Give - Greg Gazin
July 06, 2021 00:59 - 32 minutes - 46.6 MB[32:53] Imagine the hardest speech you'll ever have to give. In this episode you'll hear about that speech, the process that went into creating it and the speech itself and how on that day, I felt a rollercoaster of emotions the likes of which I’d never experienced in my life. That day I was surrounded by loving friends and family as I said a final farewell to Elaine Baram, my best friend, my love, my wife, the sunshine of my life who I will miss forever . It will also explain why there ...
Toastcaster 149: How to Host a Live or Virtual TEDx Event Part 2 – Noel Bentley
May 15, 2021 18:38 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB[27:39] This episode, Part 2 is the final part of our conversation with Noel Bentley on how to host a TEDx event where he continues to share his expertise on being the best host you can be. Noel also talks about getting help by borrowing - not copying but rather be inspired by others and other TED or TEDx events but at the same time being you own person and letting your own personality shine through. Noel also shares additional best practices along with a few do’s and don’ts and how you ...
Toastcaster 148: How to Host a Live or Virtual TEDx Event Part I – Noel Bentley
May 02, 2021 04:24 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB[27:28] There’s a plethora of resources spotlighting do a TED Talk or speaking on the TEDx stage, but few realize that a great host or emcee can make or break that event. In this episode Greg speaks with Noel Bentley, a three-time TEDx host who’s hosted both live and virtual events at TEDx Bear Creek Park in Surrey BC, Canada. In Part 1 of this 2 part series, Noel inspires us with his own story, what it means to be a TEDx host, what the role entails and the excitement and opportunities it ...
Toastcaster 147: Nurturing Young Minds Through Podcasting – Kevin Achtzener
January 02, 2021 06:59 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB[22:13] Kevin Achtzener, DTM is in the process of doing his practicum at a Spanish bilingual school to earn an after degree in Education. He had the idea to teach his students new material as part of a Spanish Language Arts curriculum by getting them to create their own podcasts. In this episode, Kevin, a regular on ToastCaster, shared his experience as to why he chose podcasting as a teaching medium, what he was trying to accomplish, how the class took to it and how the podcasts turned ou...
Toastcaster 146: Scientist’s View of Protecting You from Your Phone & Yourself – June Lai
December 20, 2020 06:34 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MB[29:38] Everyone is trying to be better informed and protect themselves and others and reduce exposure to the Covid-19 virus. They’re social distancing, wearing masks and washing their hands, but how many of us think about our smartphone as a major source of a threat to our health? Or how many of us are missing key pieces of information that can help us and our loved ones stay safe? In this episode Greg speaks with June Lai, founder and CEO of Catalyst, a high tech accessories maker but f...
Toastcaster 145: Podcasting 101: Hosting & Interview Techniques - 2018 Live Educational [Toastmasters ]
December 01, 2020 05:12 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB[43:52] When I first started podcasting 15 years ago, the most frequently asked question was, ‘What’s a Podcast?” Five years ago, It was, “Why are you doing podcasts? It’s going the way of the radio, video is where it’s at. Today I’m often asked, “What are the benefits of podcasting?” And “How can I get involved? How do I get started?” In April 2020 Apple Podcasts had over 1M podcast and over 35 million episodes. With the lockdown I’ve heard estimates ion 1.5 million and many many more epi...
Toastcaster 144: Stories & Leadership Lessons from a TopGun Instructor – Dave "Bio" Baranek
November 17, 2020 23:22 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB[39:00] Flying in a Grumman F14 Tomcat, a supersonic fighter aircraft at over 1500 mph (almost 2500 kph) in the middle of a conflict can certainly put one's communication and leadership skills to the ultimate test. A split second action, reaction or decision can mean the difference between life and death. It also makes for a great movie and we all know and love as Top Gun staring a very young Tom Cruise (a.k.a Maverick). In this exciting and lighthearted episode Greg speaks with Dave "Bio...
Toastcaster 143: Avoiding Managerial Mistakes, Missteps & Misunderstandings – Blaine Little
October 26, 2020 04:28 - 29 minutes - 27 MB[29:25] It's tougher now more than ever for Managers to successfully navigate through the seas of Managerial Mistakes, Missteps & Misunderstandings. In today's episode, Greg speaks with Blaine Little, speaker, corporate trainer, coach and author of a new book of the same name, who'll offer some guidance and tips on helping listeners charter their course and avoid that rocky road. He'll explain how a manager and leader differ as well as the difference between a mistake and a misstep and ho...
Toastcaster 142: Virtual Interview Mistakes to Avoid He Learned Interviewing Zoom's Head Recruiter – John Bowe
September 30, 2020 20:47 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MB[22:05] The Internet is full of experts doling out advice at what not to do during a virtual presentation or interview - job or otherwise. In the episode, Greg speaks with John Bowe about his recent CNBC article, "4 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Next Virtual Job Interview -- Advice From Zoom's Head Recruiter," where he had a unique opportunity to interview Zoom's Phil Hayes - a guy who, of course, would really know. John tells us about how the article came about and shares some of the wisd...
Toastcaster 141: How to Use Subtle Words that Sell - Paul Ross
September 17, 2020 02:39 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB[27:37] Words are very powerful and this episode, Greg speaks with Paul Ross about Subtle Words that Sell. This is not only the title of his new book, but also a revolutionary concept he's used for the past 30 years to teach tens of thousands of people around the world the power of language not just to sell, but to persuade, influence and also heal. Paul insists that sales is not about selling but rather about shaping and structuring states on consciousness. He shares some of his wisdom ...
Toastcaster 140: Grantasms: Making Communication Fun and Great Again – Grant Crowell
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27 MB[29:21] Just when we thought the world had enough jargon, acronyms and other confusing verbiage, Grant Crowell, a self-professed social wordsmith comes along and creates his own words or “Grantasms.” His motives are sincere – his intention, to make communication fun again while helping people build confidence, better relationships and increase their productivity. In this light hearted yet informative episode you’ll learn why he wrote this book, what you can take away from it and how he him...
Toastcaster 139: Finding Your New Learning Curve - Bob Hooey
August 22, 2020 22:17 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB[28:50] When the current pandemic became a global reality, suddenly Bob Hooey found his speaking business more or less obliterated. In this episode, Bob expresses to Greg how he felt and how he dealt with the situation while perhaps realizing his and and maybe our biggest fears. After overcoming the initial shock, Bob realised, "I can't travel, but my message can." Pulling from years of experience, he decided instead of spiralling downward, he could pivot. So even at age 71, he foun...
Toastcaster 138: Welcoming change & embracing technology a bloodline for tomorrow’s restaurants and retail – Brittain Brown
August 01, 2020 04:26 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB[27:41] Looking at how a pandemic has changed the way we dine and how restaurants operate and literally ravaged the industry. As some cities begin to re-open, you can’t help but wonder what the new normal is or might be or what future looks like moving forward. In this episode, our guest Brittain Brown offers us a little insight into that arena. From his experience, he’ll share some of his observations what’s going on in the minds of restaurant owners and operators, staff and patrons. Yo...
Toastcaster 137: Discover the Future of the Future AGAIN! (FREE Summit) – Angelo Tirhas
July 09, 2020 04:16 - 30 minutes - 28 MB[30:30] For Angelo Tirhas, like many around the world, everything more or less came to a dead halt when the current global crisis hit, leaving him stuck with literally nothing to do. Instead of wallowing in defeat asking the same questions on everyone’s mind, his professional mind kicked in realizing that he had to define the problem and find solutions. He asked himself: “What’s the biggest problem in the world today, what are people what most scared of and can we help them?” Of course ...
Toastcaster 137: Discover the Future of the Future (FREE Summit) – Angelo Tirhas
July 09, 2020 04:16 - 30 minutes - 28 MB[30:30] For Angelo Tirhas, like many around the world, everything more or less came to a dead halt when the current global crisis hit, leaving him stuck with literally nothing to do. Instead of wallowing in defeat asking the same questions on everyone’s mind, his professional mind kicked in realizing that he had to define the problem and find solutions. He asked himself: “What’s the biggest problem in the world today, what are people what most scared of and can we help them?” Of course ...
Toastcaster 136: Why Listen to Small Business Owner’s Stories - Paul Finkelstein DTM OMGTalk
July 01, 2020 06:27 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MB[29:33] Sometimes the best way to be a better leader and communicator is to learn from others’ stories. In this episode we hear from Paul Finkelstein who created OMGTalk, the small business owners podcast which he publishes on 5 different platforms. Paul tells us why he created it; how he interviews small business owners and its value to them and other small business owners. Paul also shares his own takeaways and what he has learned from the process. I invited Paul to Toastcaster becaus...
Toastcaster 135: A Quest to Learn Arabic while Abroad during Lockdown – Kevin Achtzener
June 01, 2020 05:20 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB[26:06] Learning a new language while abroad particularly during these unprecedented times can be a challenge yet rewarding. But our eight-time guest, Kevin Achtzener, who is currently overseas with his family in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), was certainly up for the quest. In this light-hearted episode, Kevin humbly shares how he was first inspired to learn Spanish the traditional way many years ago and some of the things he learned what not to do as he set upon a quest to...
Toastcaster 134: Lessons Learned from a Journey of Over 12 Million Steps - Greg Gazin
May 20, 2020 05:49 - 11 minutes - 11.6 MB[11:39] For a dedicated athlete or fit individual, walking a minimum of 10k steps a day for almost three years might seem like nothing. For me, a few decades older with ancient injuries walking roughly seven to eight kilometres a day that seems more like a pipe dream. Amazingly, I did it. I never thought I could. In this episode, I share a little about my journey and how beyond the usual benefits of exercise the experience was transformational; I learned new things - many about myself. T...