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Your Turn

Toastmasters Skills on Trial

Chris Arning

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The Answer Man

Crafting Your Speeches

Bill Brown, DTM

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Speaking Out

Pondering Proverbial Wisdom

Paul Sterman

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Toastmasters News

Convention 2025: A Vision to Behold

The Toastmaster magazine staff

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Personal Growth

Mindfulness Practices for Improved Speaking

Elizabeth Danziger

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Profile

Learn More About Aletta Rochat

Paul Sterman

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Storytelling

Storytelling Tips From Narrators

Caren S. Neile, PhD

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Speechwriting

How to Write a Speech With Purpose

Kate McClare, DTM

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President's Message

The Stories We Tell

Aletta Rochat, DTM

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Storytelling

Weaving Stories Into Your Speeches

Lauren Parsons, DTM, AS

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Profile

Aletta Rochat, DTM, 2025–2026 International President

Paul Sterman

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Presentation Skills

Don’t Lose Your Audience’s Attention

Joel Schwartzberg