TC189: The Accidental Leader: When One "Yes" Changed Everything - Greg Gazin
[27:53] Sometimes the opportunities that shape our lives arrive when we least expect them. In this special episode of ToastCaster, I share a...
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TC188: The Neighbour Who Helped Build the Paralympic Movement
[10:57] In this episode, I reflect upon the privilege of presenting the 2026 Toastmasters District 99 Communication & Leadership Award to Dr...
TC187: What Do You Want? Descriptive Communication Answers that Question – Joppe Quaedvlieg
[38:41] Most of us spend a lot of time solving problems… without ever stopping to answer a much simpler question: What do you want? In this...
TC186: Better Health with AI — What It Can Do, What It Can’t & Why It Matters for Everyday Life – Dr. Earl Campazzi Jr.
[38:54] AI is everywhere — from the tools we use to write emails to the algorithms shaping our news feeds. When it comes to personal health,...
TC185: Storytelling through Video: Leading with Human Compassion – Stewart Cohen
[28:06] In this inspiring two-part conversation, host Greg Gazin explores the art of storytelling through video with Stewart Cohen, a creati...
TC184: The Refugee Advantage: Resilience, Redemption & Reinvention – Dalton T. Sirmans
[39:59] In this insightful and timely episode, host Greg Gazin delves into the realities of the refugee experience with accomplished entrepr...
TC183: Take Charge of your Phone's Battery, What's Killing it may Surprise You
[14:51] In this episode, GadgetGreg explores why your phone, laptop, or tablet battery seems to drain faster over time and what you can do t...
TC182: Preserving Memories, Enhancing Minds: The Power of Photo Reminiscence Therapy & Digitizing Tech - Rick Voight
[32:25] In this episode, we speak with Rick Voight, CEO Vivid-Pix where we dive into the concept of reminiscence therapy, focusing on photo...
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...
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...
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...
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 misa...
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 ima...
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 - about mastering the art of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Toastcaster 171: (Data) Backup Lessons from TV’s Sex and the City #WorldBackupDay
[12:35] Today, March 31st is #World Backup Day. This reminded this Gadget Guy of an article I was inspired to write for the Edmonton Sun 22...
How to Earn the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker (AS) Designation - Sheryl Roush
[56:05] The Accredited Speaker (AS) designation is reserved for Toastmasters who combine subject mastery with professional speaking skills a...