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TC181: Unraveling the Enigma of April Fools’ Day

[08:35] April Fools’ Day – April 1st, is an extension of a centuries-old tradition to entertain and trick, – or is it? In today's episode we unravel this annual enigma that today we call April Fools’ Day. This is the audio from the article  publishe…

TC180: Tech Leadership: Take Your Data Safety Seriously (USB)

[11:46] In this episode we change up the conversation and speak on Tech Leadership – kicking it off talking about safety. Of course, when we think of safety, the idea of personal or property typically come to mind, but not data safety – particularl…

TC179: How Video Bios Supercharge your Personal Brand & CV – Heather Flanagan

[21:02] Video Bios are a great way to supplement your CV or Resume and an effective way to help show people who you are and what you do.In this episode we speak with Heather Flanagan who recently created her first Video Bio. Heather is one of those …

TC178: Journey to My 1st Novel - Dealing with Dymans – Jock Mackenzie

  [36:11] In this fun and entertaining episode, Greg speaks with first-time novelist Jock Mackenzie who shares some of his adventures and misadventures in creating, writing, publishing and then promoting his newly published crime-novel, Dealing with …

TC177: YOGA – Helps Anyone Take Leadership of their Mind, Body & Soul - Sharon McMullan-Baron

[26:57] Yoga is something in the past this podcast host (Greg Gazin) would have never considered. The way it’s portrayed, it conjures up images of slim fit women who contort themselves into pretzels. But now I truly think different. I realize that Y…

TC176: Think Faster, Talk Smarter—A Deeper Dive – Matt Abrahams

[35:25] In this episode speak with Matt Abrahams a return guest and a name synonymous with Spontaneous speaking - mastering speaking on the fly without preparation. This is a special cross-over companion podcast to The Toastmasters Podcast with Greg…

TC175: A Conversation with The Buddhist CEO – Thane Lawrie

[41:08] Being a Buddhist and a CEO may seem like two extremes – one symbolizes Zen and calmness and the other the epitome of corporate chaos. But Thane Lawrie - a.k.a The Buddhist CEO is both, and successfully so and has seemed to have found just th…

TC 174: Tips on Becoming a World Class Host & Emcee – Nathan Cassar

[39:37] Wonder what it takes to be a great Emcee and Host? It takes more than just being able to be a good talker with an ability to wing it off the mic. Our special guest today Nathan Cassar is an award-winning professional and one of Australia's P…

Toastcaster 173: Demystifying Generative AI & ChatGPT –The Good, The Bad & The Ugly - Robert Lavigne

[56:30] In the first half of 2023, Generative AI and apps like ChatGPT have hit us like a tidal wave and is already impacting our lives. Our expert guest today, Robert Lavigne always seems to ride ahead of the curve. Rob is a Generative AI and Digit…

Toastcaster 172: Fireside Chat – A Great Alternative to a Podcast Interview – Oscar Santolalla

[32:54] In this episode, Greg speaks with Oscar Santolalla about the Fireside Chat – a great alternative to a typical Q & A style one-on-one podcast interview. Oscar introduces us to the concept, where it originated and how he successfully adapted t…