September

  

2025




Articles

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Staff

Columns

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Speaking Out

Pondering Proverbial Wisdom

Pithy sayings stand the test of time.

Paul Sterman
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Personal Growth

Mindfulness Practices for Improved Speaking

Harness the mental tools that boost your public speaking.

Elizabeth Danziger
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Storytelling

Weaving Stories Into Your Speeches

Learn how to find and incorporate stories to make your speech sparkle.

Lauren Parsons, DTM, AS
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Leading Lights in South Africa

Three women are changing the perception of public speakers on their continent.

Paul Sterman
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Learn More About Aletta Rochat

2025–2026 International President Aletta Rochat, DTM, answers questions about herself, sharing her favorite family activities, Toastmasters memories, and the best advice she’s ever received.

Paul Sterman
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Aletta Rochat, DTM, 2025–2026 International President

South African speech coach makes history.

Paul Sterman
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Toastmasters News

Convention 2025: A Vision to Behold

Members celebrated and prepared for the future of Toastmasters International.

Staff
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Presentation Skills

Don’t Lose Your Audience’s Attention

Tips for retaining and regaining your audience’s focus.

Joel Schwartzberg
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Speechwriting

How to Write a Speech With Purpose

Identify your goal to make the audience care.

Kate McClare, DTM
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Storytelling

Storytelling Tips From Narrators

Voice actors share their insights on how to tell an engaging story.

Caren Schnur Neile, PhD,
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The Answer Man

Pushing Through Table Topics and Pathways

Solutions for your questions and queries.

Bill Brown, DTM
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Your Turn

The Real Prize of Speech Contests

Discovering my full potential was a big win.

Vannpech Keo
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Connecting Others Through Art

How one Toastmaster uses creativity and communication to promote inclusion.

Mackenzie Eldred
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Unlocking Talent

A club designed to lift up those with intellectual disabilities.

Laura Mishkind
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President's Message

The Stories We Tell

Aletta Rochat, DTM