https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toastmasters101--3524359enSociety & CultureCopyright Kim Krajcihttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2a04116f5e04e7ad2f980a815358813c.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/toastmasters101--3524359Tue, 14 Sep 2021 07:35:16 +0000Kim KrajciKim Krajcifeeds@spreaker.comA Podcast Production of Toastmasters District 10cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-end-of-your-speech--46510714https://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1528Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:18:33 +0000Kim KrajciWhat do you want your audience to do when you finish your speech? The conclusion, whether it's a call to action or summation of your information, is the last thing your audience will remember. Will they remember it? This podcast talks about the...718cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-toastmasters-clubs-work--46510716http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1520Wed, 26 May 2021 02:37:25 +0000Kim KrajciHave you ever walked into a situation where “pandemonium” and “disorganization” and “Who’s running this mess?” crosses your mind?  (I hope it wasn’t a Toastmasters meeting.)  You know there’s a leadership problem when you find yourself in this place. ...804cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toastmasters-debate--46510715http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1506Fri, 16 Apr 2021 22:46:12 +0000Kim KrajciToastmasters debate clubs are popping up around the world. Today we discuss the value of debate and why you might want to visit a club to discover what debate can do for your message and your public speaking skills.823cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-toastmasters-speech-evaluations-how-to-get-and-keep-them--43943033http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1488Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:25:37 +0000Kim KrajciGreat Toastmasters evaluations start with the speaker. How do you get the evaluations you need to improve your public speaking? Today's podcast takes a look at the simplest way for a speaker to get the evaluation they need and manage the paperwork.907cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toastmasters-level-4-project-create-a-podcast--43217360http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1470Sun, 31 Jan 2021 21:13:08 +0000Kim KrajciDoes producing a podcast intimidate you? Are you ignoring the Level 4 Create a Podcast in your path? Toastmasters is here to help you develop your voice and share your message with the world - and there's no better way to do that than podcast. We...988cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-most-important-speech-you-have-to-give--42429365http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1445Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:12:56 +0000Kim KrajciWhat's the most important speech you have to give? Do you know what you need to make it a success? We talk about the three key components to building and delivering your most important speech.716cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thanks-giving-in-toastmasters-thank-you-toastmasters--42176149http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1432Thu, 26 Nov 2020 05:40:31 +0000Kim KrajciAbsolutely, an audience should thank the speaker for their time and preparation to give a presentation. But should the speaker thank the audience? It's a Toastmasters controversy!548cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflecting-on-your-path-toastmasters-finale--41934533http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1424Wed, 28 Oct 2020 23:55:03 +0000Kim KrajciWhat's the last project in your Toastmasters path? It's your chance to look back and examine your experience, what you've learned, and how your new skills have an impact on your life. What's next?717cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toastmasters-speech-contest-are-you-in--41676572http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1408Thu, 15 Oct 2020 02:18:50 +0000Kim KrajciIt's the Toastmasters Speech Contest season! What do you think about the contests? Do you think they're worth the effort or a waste of time? Today on the podcast, we talk about 3 reasons why the Toastmasters speech contests benefit you and your club.744cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-professional-presentation-at-toastmasters--41434421http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1393Fri, 09 Oct 2020 02:33:59 +0000Kim KrajciPeople come to Toastmasters because their bosses send them - and then they wonder how Toastmasters can help them with professional presentations. In today's podcast, we talk about the professional presentations - the skills you know you need and how...810cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/area-director-visits--41172391http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1365Thu, 24 Sep 2020 02:04:14 +0000Kim KrajciYour area director visits are coming up in the next 2 months. What should you expect when the area director comes in? Should you worry? What are they putting on that report to Toastmasters International anyway?1111cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-online-meeting-agenda-the-power-tool-you-need--41172390http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1362Wed, 16 Sep 2020 14:47:40 +0000Kim KrajciThe club meeting agenda does not have to be only a checklist for roles to be filled. It's a powerful tool that deserves your attention - and for you to sign up for your roles regularly.1130cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-general-evaluator-creates-great-meetings--40875808http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1345Thu, 10 Sep 2020 02:15:30 +0000Kim KrajciThe role of General Evaluator at the Toastmasters meeting is often underappreciated. But the key to future successful meetings is directly connected to how well the General Evaluator does their job.814cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/customize-your-toastmasters-path--40555385http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1329Thu, 27 Aug 2020 02:58:41 +0000Kim KrajciWhat are your personal goals? How do you want to use Toastmasters to achieve them? Today on the podcast, we talk about customizing your Toastmasters experience for your needs - as well as review the complicated Level 1 Project 2 speech projects...940cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/adding-images-and-vision-to-your-speeches--40555384http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1307Wed, 19 Aug 2020 23:53:30 +0000Kim KrajciHow do you decide to use images and presentation software for your presentation? What's the deciding factor?922cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-speech-introduction-sell-your-speech-first--40318198http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1299Wed, 12 Aug 2020 19:00:18 +0000Kim KrajciYour speech projet success doesn't start with your first word - it starts with the introduction you're given by the Toastmaster of the Day. How do you title your speech? How do you write an introduction? Today's podcast helps you with both.898cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toastmasters-triple-crown-and-smedley-awards--40318197http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1288Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:15:34 +0000Kim KrajciDo big challenges motivate you? Then consider the Toastmasters Triple Crown Award! What is it? How do you earn it? We also cover the Smedley Award for clubs. What's a Smedley?730cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/table-topics-overcome-your-fear-of-public-speaking--40051043http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1274Wed, 29 Jul 2020 20:07:25 +0000Kim KrajciThe fear of public speaking is an insidious thing.  It grabs us when we have time to prepare our presentation, and its hold is just as strong when we don’t have time to prepare.  But so much of our communication is impromptu speaking – how do we cope...1177cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcome-your-fear-of-public-speaking-your-voice--40051044http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1246Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:15:01 +0000Kim KrajciWhen you are overcoming your fear of public speaking, what are you really afraid of? Sometimes our fear isn't of the speech but fear of what our body is about to do to us. Today's podcast gives a few tips how to give a speech when fear robs you of...972cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overcome-fear-of-public-speaking-with-toastmasters--39773328http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1227Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:01:40 +0000Kim KrajciDo you need to overcome your fear of public speaking? How does Toastmasters help you do that?936cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/club-success-plan-meeting--34820179http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1195Thu, 25 Jun 2020 02:00:41 +0000Kim KrajciNew club officers are challenged with the Club Success Plan. What is it? What are you expected to do? In this podcast, we talk about how to hold the planning meeting, where to hold it, and how to use it to motivate members to work toward their...1040cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-toastmasters-and-ice-breaker-speeches--34820180http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1188Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:23:50 +0000Kim KrajciWhen new members join Toastmasters, their first speeches are called the ice breaker speeches. What do experienced Toastmasters advise the new members? What should a new member not expect to happen as they give that first speech?734cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/guest-packets-for-your-toastmasters-clubs--30753452http://www.toastmasters101.net/?p=1160Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:13:13 +0000Kim KrajciDoes your club have a guest packet for guests to help them decide to join? What persuaded you to join Toastmasters? Everyone has their own reasons. We could boil it down to a statistic: 98% of members joined because they want to learn public speaking....815cleanfull