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Toastmasters Pathways Overview 2026-02-21 English
An overview of the changes to the Toastmasters Pathways program 2025-10-25 Presented by Rebecca MacMillan, DTM
Toastmasters Pathways Overview Webinar 2026-02-21 Bilingual
An overview of the changes to the Toastmasters Pathways program 2025-10-25 Presented by Rebecca MacMillan, DTM
Toastmasters Pathways Overview Webinar 2026-01-21 Bilingual
An overview of the changes to the Toastmasters Pathways program 2025-10-25 Presented by Rebecca MacMillan, DTM
Toastmasters Club Success Plan Workshop 2025
Presented by Sylvie Côté and Rick Whalen. Introduced by Gina Cook, DTM.
2024-10 New Toastmasters Clubs: Sponsors and Mentors
At Toastmasters, club building is one of the most impactful opportunities for leadership development. District 61 offered a workshop on 2024-10-26, to help its members develop the mindset and skillset to engage in club building initiatives. In this video, Toastmasters Past International Director Gina Cook, DTM and Past District 61 Finance Manager Tony Renaud discuss the roles and responsibilities of new club sponsors and mentors.
2024-10 Leadership Development through Club Building
At Toastmasters, club building is one of the most impactful opportunities for leadership development. District 61 offered a workshop on 2024-10-26 to help its members develop the mindset and skillset to engage in club building initiatives. Keynote speaker, Toastmasters Past International President Pat Johnson, DTM discusses how club building assignments help refine leadership skills and offer proven strategies to improve the effectiveness of club building activities.
Effective Speech Evaluation
Feedback is core to communication, learning, and leadership. Toastmaster Tony Renaud from District 61 delivered an educational session at the Kanata Toastmasters Club on 2024-03-28 where participants learned how to share supportive, effective feedback with others and how to receive evaluation with an open mind.
Speech Preparation - Quick and Easier - Craig Senior
The heart of successful public speaking begins with a well-organized script. Distinguished Toastmaster Craig Senior from District 61 delivered an educational session for the participants of a speechcraft course at the Kanata Toastmasters Club on 2024-03-14 on how to develop an impactful speech.
How to Choose a Speech Topic - Scott McLaughlin
Ever wonder how to select an interesting topic for a speech? It's simpler than we think. In this video, Scott McLaughlin discusses primary resources and useful tips Toastmasters can use to create memorable speeches. This presentation, based on the Toastmasters "Better Speaker Series," was delivered at the Pathways Champion Initiative monthly session organized by Division C in District 61 on 2024-03-11.
Market Your Toastmasters Club with Speechcraft
How to attract new members and retain existing members.
A COOL Way of Strategy Execution - Panel Discussion
Panel discussion with Carmen Lee Pow, DTM, PDG and Lynda Starr, DTM, Region 9 Advisor, moderated by Division C Director, Rishanthi Pattiarachchi. The discussion begins once the strategy is developed, covering just the execution phase. Creative Open-minded Optimistic Learning Leaders List of chapters (click the time to go to the chapter. Once on YouTube, the chapter links are in the video description): 0:00 - Opening 6:35 - What brought you to Toastmasters? 12:58 - What does leadership mean to you? 18:56 - Why do perfectly developed strategies fail to achieve their desired outcomes? 28:18 - When you approach a task how do you keep focused on the main goal? 31:24 - How do you develop self-discipline as a leader? 36:40 - How do you motivate/inspire teams without using force? 41:01 - Audience questions and answers 49:53 - Advice for new leaders 55:23 - Thanks and a toast by Michel St. Germain, District 61 Director, 2023-2024
Manage Your Club With FreeToastHost
Si vous avez navigué jusqu'à la vidéo française, mais avez atterri ici, cliquez sur le lien pour voir la vidéo française. https://www.tmd61.com/fr/video/gerez-votre-club-avec-freetoasthost/ District 61 is pleased to present an informative workshop to train clubs on leveraging the features of FTH. This workshop, presented by Kimman Chan DTM, will empower you to unlock the full potential of this platform: • What is FreeToastHost? • Building the membership roster • Setting up the “Contact Us” page • Saving potential guest info • Using the former member list for membership building • Building agenda template • Creating a new agenda
Manage your club with FreeToastHost
District 61 is proud to present an informative workshop to train clubs on how to use the features of FreeToastHost (FTH). Presented by Kimman Chan DTM, this workshop will enable you to unlock the full potential of this platform: • What is FreeToastHost? • Building a membership list • Setting up the ‘Contact Us’ page • Recording details of prospective guests • Using the list of former members for recruitment • Creating a calendar template • Creating a new calendar • Retaining French accents in the text
Chris Ford PIP, PDG, DTM - Inspirational Leader
On 2021-10-16, at the District 61 Celebration "A Spectrum of Achievement", Toastmasters and International dignitaries recognized one extraordinary member who has inspired many of us. For your integrity, respect, service, and excellence - thank you for being an inspirational leader Chris Ford PIP, PDG, DTM. Music by: https://www.bensound.com
New Toastmasters Clubs: Launching Successful Clubs
New Toastmasters clubs: Club launches
Market Your Toastmasters Club with Google My Business - Izza Masud
Market Your Toastmasters Club with LinkedIn - Daniel Jibouleau
Market Your Toastmasters Club with Facebook - Amy Campbell, DTM
FEAR - Pat Callaghan, DTM
2017 Excellence in Program Quality Award, Brian McDonald, DTM
How to Start a Successful Podcast - Alain Guillot
Strategy for Success - Amy Campbell, DTM
Nadine Champagne Gundry-White on CJAD 800 Radio
Toastmasters member Nadine Champagne Gundry-White interview with Aaron Rand on CJAD 800 Radio (Montreal) on Friday 2017-11-17. Nadine is a proud member of St-Lawrence Toastmasters Club, Montreal.
10 Minutes Mentor – Reviews – Max-Émilien Robichaud, DTM, and Line Bouchard, DTM
10 Minute Mentor Evaluations - Scott Minnes, DTM
10 Minutes Mentor 4 – Speech Preparation Process and Concept
Max-Émelien Robichard, DTM, and Line Bouchard, DTM
10 Minute Mentor 4 - Crafting a Sensational Speech - Scott Minnes, DTM
New Toastmasters Clubs: Next Steps – Susan Dalati, DTM
New Toastmasters Clubs: Next Steps – Susan Dalati, DTM
Toastmasters Club Officers’ Training – Secretary, Treasurer, Usher – Michel St.Germain
More Than a Parrot - Serving Through Interpretation - Julie Morin
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an interpreter for the District? Do you want to organize bilingual events with unilingual speakers? Curious to challenge your brain with games to see if you have what it needs to get on board?
Kevin Chapman "The GM" District International Speech Contest
Toastmasters leadership at club and district level – Raymond Brisebois DTM
Plan and Execute for Success with the Objectives and Key Results (OKR) Method - Davender Gupta, DTM
Download the slides from SlideShare: https://www.slideshare.net/coachdavender/plan-and-execute-for-success-with-objectives-and-key-results
Parliamentary Procedures 101 (Morin Code) – Delphis Babin, DTM
Parliamentary Procedure 101 - Simon Parcher, DTM
2021 DTM Parade
Call to Elections - Richard E. Peck, DTM, IP
Market Your Toastmasters Club with Linkedin
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Your story... Once upon a time – Linda Brisebois, DTM
The Johari Window - Amy Linn-Strosin, DTM
Mentoring Panel Discussion
Featuring: Rebecca MacMillan, DL2 Scott Minnes, DTM Francine Turgeon, DTM
1. Creating a meaningful mentoring programme – Max-Émilien Robichaud, DTM, and Line Bouchard, DTM
10 Minute Mentor - Create a Meaningful Mentor Program - Scott Minnes, DTM
Google My Business - Izza Masud
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Easy-Speak the Basics - Shiella Quintos
Creating Graphics with Canva - Cathleen Fisher
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easySPEAK One-on-One with Matthew Kleinosky
Parliamentary Procedures Tutorial - Marike Dijksterhuis
How to Write a Funny Story - Kelly Swanson
Sit in on another session with Kelly Swanson, master storyteller as she gives a story session on how to make a funny story funnier. See how the tiniest change can make the biggest difference. How to set up a scene. Build conflict. And craft a powerful message in your story. Want to watch more story sessions - get help on your own story? Join us in Kelly's Story Mastery Studio where Kelly has open office hours every month! https://www.MotivationalSpeakerKellySwanson.com
ABC's of Leadership - Jim Carty, DTM
Jim's presentation refers to the Competent Leadership manual, part of the educational program before the Pathways online program. Pathways includes leadership training across multiple paths.
Developing your speech assessment skills – Jean-François Lecuyer, TMD
Advancing Your Toastmasters Speech Evaluation Skills - Scott Minnes, DTM
Speechcraft Training Program
Public Speaking Workshop (Speechcraft) – Nicole Audet
Toastmasters Speechcraft Program - Gina Cook, DTM PID
Notes From a Speechcraft program, participants can use 3 speeches for credit toward the Pathways program The Speechcraft program may be purchased in paper format until 2021-01-31 and applications for completing Speechcraft Advisor under that format must be submitted to World Headquarters by 2021-06-30, after which a new, digital program will be released.
2020 DTM Celebration - Toastmasters District 61
The Toastmasters experience in pictures!
Toastmasters Speech Contest Judging Part 2 - Craig Senior, DTM
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Toastmasters Kick-off Made Simple (Part 2) - Rick Furbish
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Toastmasters Kick-off Made Simple - Rick Furbish
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Getting Started with FreeToast Host (FTH)
Awards 2019-2020 Reconnaissance - Toastmasters District 61
Create a Sensational Speech in a Matter of Minutes - Oren Weintraub, DTM
Set Your Sails for Success - Gary Mull , DTM PID
Pandemic, Politics, Paranoia, Pessimism - What's not to Celebrate? Chris Ford, DTM PIP
Youth Leadership Program Introduction
A typical Toastmasters meeting
Make timekeeping easier with the Zoom software
Organising an online competition – Part I – Daniel Riendeau
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Organising an online competition – Part II – Zoom – Daniel Riendeau
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Inspirational Speech Competition 30 April 2017 – Daniel Davies
5 tips for mastering your speech – Brenden Kumarasamy
19 May 2020
How to use Zoom for a Toastmasters Speech Contest - Michel St. Germain, DTM
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How to Organize a Speech Contest Online 2020-2021 - Michel St. Germain, DTM
Click for the Slides (PDF) Recorded: 2020-10-05
Personal Growth Opportunities Part 1: Rotary’s Alliance with Toastmasters
9 Tips for Better Video Production
Toastmasters Club Treasurer Role
The Difference Between a Coach and a Mentor - Simon Bucknell
How to Look Good on Zoom with GLASSES
How to Look Better on Zoom
Introduction to Toastmasters Mentoring
Setting Up a Mentoring Programme 101 – Adam Sargon
Resources Creating a Mentoring Programme 101 PowerPoint Toastmasters member interest survey Contact the mentoring team
Build a Club Mentoring Program 101 - Adam Sargon
Resources Build a Club Mentoring Program 101 slides Toastmasters member interest survey Contact the Mentoring Program Team
Conference Promotion - Spring 2017
Toastmasters District 61 - 2017 Spring Conference - Conférence printemps
Invocation - Toastmasters Luncheon - Carlos Tomas
Invocation - Toastmasters District 60 Spring 2015 Conference Luncheon Carlos Tomas
"Is Your Voice Ruining Your Life?" Roger Love - TEDxBend
Toastmasters Humorous Speech District 61 First Place 2015 "Animal Instinct"
Conference Promotion - Fall 2009
French-language Speech Contest – Spring 2009, Toastmasters District 61
Alex Wu - Toastmasters Humorous Speech Contest District Winner
Dr. Randy J Harvey, PhD - Training at Toastmaster District 61
Conference Promotion - Fall 2008
History of Toastmasters
Toastmasters: a typical meeting
Toastmasters: my journey
Typical Toastmasters Meeting
Train the Trainer 5
Train the Trainer 4
Train the Trainer 3
Train the Trainer 2
Train the Trainer 1
Coaching The Next Level of Leadership - Dr. Joe Piazza
Online Toastmasters Meetings - Keep Your Club on-Track
Online Toastmasters Meetings - Tips for Attending
Online Toastmasters Meetings - Success Filling Meeting Roles
Online Toastmasters Meetings - Tips
Using Data From Web Sites in Excel
Thriving in the Toastmasters District Recognition Program - Susan Dalati, DTM, PID
3 Steps to Avoid Getting Ghosted by Guests - Jeremy DeMerchant
Picture this: You have a guest show up to a meeting, they seem to have a great time, you hand them a guest packet, you let them know you are happy to answer their questions, and then they leave the meeting... never to be heard from again! Has this happened to you or your club? Do your guests seem to ghost you after a great meeting? We can change that. Understand what exactly is going through the mind of your guest before, during and after the meeting that causes them to ghost you. Learn the simple steps you can take to virtually eliminate ghosting, and ensure your club continues to grow with enthusiastic members. Jeremy DeMerchant is a #1 best-selling author, award-winning speaker, and creator of the Momentum 120 Sales Accelerator. Jeremy founded Permission To Sell Consulting Group after two decades of sales and leadership roles for industry giants in telecom, finance and education. On a mission to help companies grow their sales success, Jeremy has had the opportunity to support small business owners and sales teams from Santa Monica to Singapore to double their sales results in a matter of weeks. He believes that the most powerful way to create a positive impact in people’s lives is to give them the skills, confidence, and support to be able to influence positive change in themselves and others. This accompanying document will help you to internalize the process: 3 Steps to Avoid Getting Ghosted by Guests
Toastmaster to Published Author - Dr. Paul Newton
From Toastmaster to Published Author - You’ve Got What It Takes to Write a Book 90% of people want to write a book, but sadly few ever realize that dream. As a Toastmaster, you are much closer to being a published author than you think. By applying your skills as a speaker and following a time-tested system, writing a book in 2020 could shift from wishin’ to a mission. This video is for you You always wanted to write a book but don’t know where to start You have a great story and you want to get it published You are a good writer but writing a whole book seems overwhelming You want to discover how to create a plan that gets your book written this year Learn how to Position your book project so your writing gets the attention of the right reader Turn your ideas into a simple, organized outline that makes your writing process easy Create a writing plan that gets you excited to write every week Commitment to your goal and the right system make all the difference between postponing your dream another year and proudly holding your book in your hands. About Dr. Paul As a busy chiropractor, Dr. Paul Newton found himself putting “write my book” in his goals at the beginning of every new year. Becoming a published author did not become his reality until it was a goal for his business with a purpose and a plan. Once he knew why he was writing a book, he created a clear plan to realize his goal. He wrote and published his first book in 4 short months. After 16 years of practice, Dr. Paul made a career leap from chiropractor to writer and publisher. His company, Expert Author Press, helps business owners, professionals and experts write and publish books that advance their business objectives. Dr. Paul has a passion for human connection and loves to do this through cooking, teaching and writing. Toastmasters gives him the opportunity to share what he does best with an amazing community of passionate people. Contact Dr. Paul for Resources https://ExpertAuthorPress.com
District 61 Meetup Programme
The Magic of Empathy – Nicole Audet
How not to feel Nervous in Front of an Audience
Holding Toastmasters meetings online
Naturally Developing a Speech - Kimberly Dueck, DTM
Online Toastmasters Meetings
Voting for your Toastmasters club meetings
Online Toastmasters Meetings - Voting System - Aurore Liang
Use Mentimeter as an online voting system for your Toastmasters club: Best Speech Best Evaluator Best Table Topics
New Toastmasters clubs: the ABCs of getting started
Training for Chairpersons and Vice-Presidents for Education
Networking for success
Tell me a story
Building an effective team
Self-confidence
How to introduce a speaker
Rhythm, Vocal variation, Poetry
Analysis of speeches
How to choose your project: putting leadership into practice
How to write a speech in 5 minutes … the bridge method
From the confusing vagueness of a project to a foolproof approach!
New Toastmasters Clubs: Mentor to a new club – Raymond Brisebois, DTM
Club coach
Writing a good speech isn't rocket science
Bring a touch of magic to your meetings
Ten Tips for a Truly Great Speech Contest
How to be a Good Club Coach
New Toastmasters Clubs: ABCs to Starting a New Club
