Toastcaster is a communication and leadership learning lab — a place where ideas are explored out loud. Some episodes come From the Page , expanding on articles and written work. Others come From the Stage , capturing talks, presentations, and live conversations. You’ll also hear episodes From the Bookshelf , featuring authors and big ideas worth unpacking, and From Curiosity , where culture, technology, and everyday moments become lenses for better communication and leadership. There’s no…
Subscribe:.rss.atom.json.md.m3u.pls
Live Last read · last published · next check
Saves to your Listen queue, to pick up on another day or another device.
[27:53] Sometimes the opportunities that shape our lives arrive when we least expect them. In this special episode of ToastCaster, I share a recording of the opening keynote I delivered at the Toastmasters District 99 year-end leadership celebration. While the audience that day was made up of Toastmasters leaders, the message reaches far beyond Toastmasters. It's a story about unexpected…
[10:57] In this episode, I reflect upon the privilege of presenting the 2026 Toastmasters District 99 Communication & Leadership Award to Dr. Robert D. Steadward — better known to many simply as “Dr. Bob.” When people move into a new community, they rarely know much about the neighbours around them, the lives they’ve lived, the experiences they carry or the impact they may one day have on others.…
[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 episode, I sit down with Joppe Quaedvlieg to explore how that one question can completely change the direction of a conversation, a decision, or even a life. Joppe introduces us to his concept of Descriptive Communication and the power of that one simple…
[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, however, the conversation often swings between two extremes: blind trust or outright fear. In this episode of Toastcaster, I speak with Dr. Earl Campazzi, Jr., a medical practitioner with more than 35 years of clinical experience and the author of the new…
[28:06] In this inspiring two-part conversation, host Greg Gazin explores the art of storytelling through video with Stewart Cohen, a creative visionary who leads with human compassion and brings people’s stories to life through film. In this episode , Stewart shares how his early experiences shaped his curiosity about people, culture, and connection—ultimately leading him to build SC Pictures, a…
[39:59] In this insightful and timely episode, host Greg Gazin delves into the realities of the refugee experience with accomplished entrepreneur, advocate and author, Dalton T. Sirmans. They unpack the common myths and misconceptions surrounding refugees, moving beyond the headlines to reveal stories of incredible resilience, ingenuity, and significant economic contribution. Dalton introduces the…
[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 to extend its life. Learn about the impact of charge cycles, what drains your battery the most, and practical strategies to keep your devices running longer. Plus, discover Leo, a smart charging gadget that optimizes battery health and has won a CES 2025…
[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 reminiscence and its powerful role in enhancing mental well-being and how Vivid-Pix technology technology can be used to enhance that experience. Reminiscence therapy uses personal memories to improve cognitive function and emotional health, and photo…
[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 published at Troy Media & Gadgetgreg.Com. The text, while not exactly a transcript is below: Here's the Article: In the modern era, we find ourselves ever…
[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 – particularly with respect to USB Flash Drives, a.k.a USB sticks or Thumb drives The solution? U.K.-based iStorage Ltd seems to have come up with a solid solution.…
