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Online Meetings

Meet the Masters of Online Meetings: Part 4

Read about the nominees from China, Qatar, the United States, and Canada.

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Toastmasters News

Area Council Meetings

Why they’re important and how to get the most out of them.

Laura Amann

Communication

What’s the Point?

Define the purpose of your speech to avoid losing your audience.

Bill Brown, DTM

Presentation Skills

How to Rock Your Presentation

Avoid these top 10 mistakes.

Cathey Armillas, DTM

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Table Topics

Spontaneous Speaking

Tips and tricks for becoming a better Table Topics speaker.

Peggy Beach, DTM

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Mentorship

Mentorship in Toastmasters and Medicine

How I discovered the "ABCD's" of successful mentoring in my club and surgical career.

Dr. Stanley Aruyaru

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Personal Growth

10 Storytelling Lessons From Photography

Learn how these two art forms overlap to create an inspiring message.

Biju Arayakkeel, DTM

Meeting Roles

The Grammarian’s Gift

How the club’s guardian of language helps speakers find words that work.

Kate McClare, DTM

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Presentation Skills

Supercharging Your Storytelling and Sales

Stories add power and persuasion to virtual presentations.

Steven D Cohen, PhD and Danny Rubin

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Personal Growth

The Benefits of Networking Online

How to build valuable relationships through social media.

Victoria Salem

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