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Aletta Rochat, smiling woman with long brown hair sits in a lush, green outdoor setting surrounded by large tropical leaves.

President's Message

Connecting Through Humor

Aletta Rochat, DTM

Toastmasters News

Counting the Toastmasters Community

Staff

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Your Turn

Toastmasters Skills on Trial

Chris Arning

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The Answer Man

Crafting Your Speeches

Bill Brown, DTM

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Professional Development

Using Humor at Work?

Don Colliver

A smiling older man in a blue sweater is holding a book titled "Think Faster, Talk Smarter" while sitting in front of a microphone.

Podcasts

Pointers From a Popular Podcaster

Stephanie Darling

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Club Experience

Corporate Clubs Get Creative

Emily Sachs, DTM

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Communication

Writers Need Speaking Skills Too

Andrew Miller and Walter Blackmon, DTM

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Toastmasters News

Pathways Additions Arrive

Paul Sterman

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Speaking Out

Add Humor to the Occasion

Paul Sterman

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Cross-Cultural Communication

How To Be Funny Across Cultures

Dean Foster

A young woman with long, dark hair is passionately singing into a microphone, with a musical note symbol visible in the background.

Presentation Skills

Sing It Loud, Speak It Clear

Jillian Mitchell