This episode of the Transformational Pathways podcast features three incoming officers of Toastmasters District 46 for the year 2022-2023, Dora Maria Abreu, Evelyn Marrero, and George J. Rivera. They talk about some of the best moments they've

Episode 36 - There's No Limit To What You Can Learn with Amha Lawson and Mahesh Thapa

Jun 22nd, 2022 29m 49s

In this episode of the Transformational Pathways podcast, Anu Senan talks to Mahesh Thapa and Amha Lawson both from the Toastmasters club at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Mahesh and Amha talk about how there is technically no limit to what you can

Episode 35 - Beyond Speeches: Advocating For Sustainable Living with Gerlinde Brixius

May 25th, 2022 30m 57s

In this episode of the Transformational Pathways podcast, Anu Senan talks to Gerlinde Brixius, a corporate banker at HSBC. Born and raised in Austria, Gerlinde had always wanted to expand her horizons by learning foreign languages. Having since

Episode 34 - Every Speed Bump Is A Stepping Stone To Success with Sheila Oranch

May 18th, 2022 32m 36s

It seems that women just make everything better, including Toastmasters Clubs. In this episode of the Transformational Pathways podcast, Anu Senan talks to Sheila Oranch. As a pioneering female member and one of the first female club presidents

Episode 33 - There’s A Toastmasters Club For Everyone with Susan Baxter

May 11th, 2022 32m 36s

In this episode of the Transformational Pathways podcast, Anu talks to veteran educator Susan Baxter. Susan, who is currently president of two Toastmasters clubs, namely the Podcast Pioneers and New York Storytellers, retells the story of how s

Episode 32 - How Toastmasters Can Help You Find And Use Your Voice with Stella Umunna

May 6th, 2022 31m

In this episode of the Transformational Pathways podcast, Anu talks to software engineer Stella Umunna. Stella, who hails from Nigeria and studied in the UK and now lives in and works in the US, is passionate about getting more girls and people

Episode 31 - It’s All About Commitment with Anna Zhao

Apr 27th, 2022 35m 47s

In this episode of the Transformational Pathways podcast, Anu talks to Anna Zhao. Anna is a financial management specialist by trade, but is a storyteller at heart. Growing up in China, Anna was encouraged by her parents to pursue her interests

Episode 30 - Feedback Is A Gift with Rose-Gaëlle Belinga

Feb 24th, 2022 21m 59s

HIGHLIGHTSToastmasters goes beyond public speaking Toastmasters can be a safe space Lessons learned while doing PR during a global pandemicStorytelling can help you impact more peopleRG's transformational storyQUOTESRose: "We tend to think of T

Episode 29 - Find Your Authentic Voice with Kimberly Tanksley

Feb 17th, 2022 23m 50s

HIGHLIGHTSYou need to put in the workBuilding confidence through experienceKeep listening to others but find your own authentic voicePeople respond to vulnerabilityJust keep going, even if you miss a stepKeep your mind in the presentQUOTESKimbe

Episode 28 - Get To Know Your New Host, Anu Senan

Feb 3rd, 2022 17m 58s

HIGHLIGHTSWhat makes a relatable story? Journey with different Toastmasters clubs The power of building networks and storytellingAnu's vision for the podcast What listeners can expect for this version of the podcast and Anu as hostWhat makes a

Episode 27 - How Speaking Can Define Leadership with Somesh Chablani & Jahnavi Utukuri

Jan 12th, 2022 45m 54s

HIGHLIGHTSToastmasters is a very diverse group Getting welcomed with open arms From New Jersey to New York clubThe youth of today are the elders of tomorrowIntroducing the Youth Leadership ProgramShaping the future one youth at a timeQUOTESJahn

Episode 26 - Speechwriting For Self-Discovery with Angelika Kerzakova

Jan 6th, 2022 42m 40s

HIGHLIGHTSPodcasts as a way for self-discovery Growing up in Russia and the concept of conformityLearning English and moving to the United States Joining Toastmasters and loving the sense of communitySelf-improvement and the Toastmaster process

Episode 25 - Leaving Your Ego For Effective Communication with Marc Williams

Dec 30th, 2021 43m 54s

HIGHLIGHTSFormative years: From journalism to teaching Learning about and joining Toastmasters There's always someone better than you What makes a story good? Leave your ego at the doorJoin Toastmasters to improve yourself Embrace your verbsQUO

Episode 24 - Step Out And Find Out: Life Lessons To Live By with Robert Goodman

Dec 23rd, 2021 43m 40s

HIGHLIGHTSFrom pre-Med to Wall StreetThe critical importance of listening Gains and opportunities opened by joining ToastmastersSpeaking is only one part of communicationCompetition can be supportive and nurturingLessons learned after testing p

Episode 23 - Overcoming Stage Fright And Unleashing Your Creativity via Lateral Thinking with Verity Price

Dec 22nd, 2021 50m 19s

HIGHLIGHTSOvercoming stage fright by honoring her father's memoryFinding her voice and starting a singing career in FloridaPaint the picture: show don't tellRecover from your falls, both literally and figurativelyTrust in the processGrowing you

Episode 22- Speaking Is Healing with Natsuyo Lipschutz

Dec 9th, 2021 45m 59s

HIGHLIGHTS06:38 How Natsuyo landed in New York 07:31 Natsuyo's unusual family life in Japan 15:33 How Japanese communication is very different from the New York-American way19:00 Getting started with Toastmasters24:05 Diving headfirst into comp

Episode 21 - Build Authentic Connections By Going From 'Mego' to 'Wego' with Seth Greenwald

Nov 25th, 2021 38m 32s

HIGHLIGHTS02:19 Seth's career: An engineer by trade, an artist and designer by heart06:02 A natural introvert, Seth's desire to get out of his head led him to Toastmasters11:08 Listening: At the core of being present and the other half of commu

Episode 20 - The Toastmasters Evaluative Experience — How to Give and Receive Constructive Feedback with Jasmin Pemberton

Nov 10th, 2021 27m 48s

HIGHLIGHTS01:27 Working in HR and finding satisfaction becoming a private tutor05:16 The evaluative experience of Toastmasters equips HR for difficult conversations08:54 Toastmasters: A venue to receive feedback made with good intent15:28 Toast

Episode 19 - Standup Comedian, Writer, And Performer To Being a Toastmaster Blending Comedy To Everyday Life with Matthew Fay

Nov 3rd, 2021 1h 1m

HIGHLIGHTS02:25 How Matthew started out in the world of comedy12:58 Books, comedy, and the ability to laugh at one's self15:37 Highschool humiliation, memes, and being banned from announcements19:26 How to read the room as a comedian and a Toas

Episode 18 - From Being a Royal Australian Air Force Intelligence Officer to Being the President of Toastmasters Club In His New Adopted Country

Oct 27th, 2021 59m 11s

HIGHLIGHTS28:05 How Adam ended up with Toastmasters after all of his experience in banking, the Royal Australian Air Force, and being an Intelligence Specialist.36:03 A Toastmasters club of which he was supposed to be president until the pandem

Episode 17 - Learn to Speak Your Mind or Others Will Do It for You with Jesse Scinto

Oct 20th, 2021 37m 31s

HIGHLIGHTS05:15 Toastmasters instilled confidence and a sense of accomplishment from the get-go06:05 The Foreign Service Exam made it clear that public speaking is a necessary skill07:36 Learning through imitation and challenging himself to joi

Episode 16 - Building Your Confidence Through Public Speaking with Christina Pooran

Oct 13th, 2021 47m 33s

HIGHLIGHTS01:59 Growing up in Guyana and moving to New York07:22 A fascination with the moon and her emotional arrival in New York 12:17 Working and studying full-time and joining Toastmasters as an extracurricular activity17:17 Being welcomed

Episode 15 - Find Your Voice And Invest In Yourself with Radhi Spear

Oct 6th, 2021 39m 29s

HIGHLIGHTS02:47 Radhi's journey: Growing up in Nigeria, India, and the US09:08 Barely speaking at her father's toast and joining Toastmasters14:32 Running for area director and creating an impromptu speech17:43 Becoming a leader in Toastmasters

Episode 14 - Love Yourself And Ignite Your Desire To Create with Kira Seale

Sep 22nd, 2021 30m 23s

HIGHLIGHTS02:12 Living by Oprah's words and helping others grow04:09 Joining Greenspeakers was the best decision of Kira's life13:25 Speaking at Toastmasters activates the desire to create 16:24 Good mentorship views both parties as equals17:28

Episode 13 - Finding Community and Mentorship in Toastmasters with Loujaina Abdelwahed

Aug 31st, 2021 49m 24s

HIGHLIGHTS03:46 Using the principles of economics in Toastmasters and day-to-day life10:29 Growing up in Cairo and loving math and Arabic17:25 Creating an impact in the Egyptian Ministry of Finance22:44 Toastmasters: Finding community and mento