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1. Toastmasters Podcast #054: Speaking on the Run

   [22:47]  Croix Sather is an author and inspirational speaker in the field of personal transformation and the psychology of success. In 2011, Croix achieved a remarkable goal, running the equivalent of 100 marathons, and giving 100 speeches, all within 100 consecutive days. Croix shares why he decided to take on this challenge, the obstacles he faced along the way, what he learned in the process, and more. He also reveals the next goal he is training to achieve – and it's even bolder than his Run Across America.

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2. Toastmasters Podcast #053: Communications Resolutions

   [21:15] Jenny Baranick, an English professor based in Southern California, discusses how listeners can fine-tune their writing skills. She offers tips to make your writing crisp and concise — for example, avoid using redundant phrases such as true facts and twelve o’clock noon — and suggests ways to vary your language so your sentences won’t become drab.  All the effort is worth it, notes Jenny: Strong writing skills can lead to career advancement.

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3. Toastmasters Podcast #052: Vincent Muli Wa Kituku, Ph.D

   [27:35] From the day he was born in a mud and grass hut, in Kangundo, Kenya, Vincent Muli Wa Kituku faced a daunting array of obstacles. His life was steeped in poverty, and young Vincent was beset by health problems — including chronic stomach pain — and early struggles in school. He had to repeat three grades twice. Yet he refused to have his dreams derailed. He persevered, worked hard, eventually earned his Ph.D. from the University of Wyoming, and has distinguished himself in the field of helping individuals live up to their potential. Kituku has become a sought-after motivational speaker; he speaks to a variety of audiences, often presenting his program “Overcoming Buffaloes at Work & In Life.” He emphasizes the value of having hopes and dreams; of maintaining humility; and of teaming up with others to flourish in life. Kituku also founded Caring Hearts and Hands of Hope, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Kenya that provides high school tuition and fees for orphans and children from poverty-stricken families.

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4. Toastmasters Podcast #051: Ryan Levesque - The Copycat Method

   [17:00] Ryan Levesque, co-host of the Toastmasters Podcast and president of eBookIt.com, discusses his article in the November issue of the Toastmaster magazine. Ryan provides a helpful, and slightly contrarian, approach to preparing speeches by using your favorite speaker as a model.

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5. Toastmasters Podcast #050: Meet our 2011-2012 International President, Michael Notaro, DTM

   [25:00] Michael Notaro, DTM, of Alameda, California, was elected International President at the 2011 International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Notaro shares when and why he first joined Toastmasters, explains the role of the International President, discusses the organization’s refreshed brand and previews his travels and goals for his one-year volunteer term.

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