The Talkative Toastmaster
Welcome to The Talkative Toastmaster podcast, with your host, Melanie Surplice. In this podcast, we explore how Toastmasters can help you to polish your public speaking skills, communicate with confidence and amplify your authenticity. You'll hear from my fellow Toastmasters and I, how this global organisation has impacted our lives for the better, and, how it could impact YOURS! Now let's get talkative!
The Talkative Toastmaster
Episode 43: My Toastmasters journey - with Brendan O'Sullivan
In this episode, Brendan O'Sullivan, an enthusiastic Toastmaster and skin cancer GP, shares how he overcame imposter syndrome and improved essential speaking techniques like vocal variety, pausing, and eye contact. His candid reflections offer invaluable insights into the supportive and collaborative spirit of Toastmasters, revealing how this community helped him grow both personally and professionally.
Listen as Brendan recounts the unexpected yet rewarding path to club presidency and beyond. From initial reluctance to the empowering support of fellow Toastmasters, Brendan's story highlights the importance of mentorship and community connections within the organisation. We explore the challenges and triumphs of leadership succession, the enriching experiences gained from district conferences, and the inspirational impact of high-level speeches.
The episode wraps up with personal anecdotes that highlight the joy of being part of Toastmasters. Brendan shares how encounters with diverse and passionate members have enriched his journey. Emphasising the power of saying yes and embracing new experiences, this conversation illustrates how Toastmasters fosters profound personal and professional development. Tune in to be inspired by Brendan's journey and discover how you too can harness the power of Toastmasters to become a more effective speaker and leader.
Club links:
Mad Chatters Toastmasters meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings of each month at the Sherwood Indooroopilly RSL sub branch from 6.45PM.
Leading Edge Advanced Toastmasters meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesday evening of each month at the Carindale Library from 6.45pm.
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