The Toastmasters Podcast

[25:38] How Toastmasters skills helped one entrepreneur stay calm pitching on national TV—while sharing fascinating stories from history

[36:05] What would happen if you committed to having lunch with 500 strangers? In this episode, host Greg Gazin reconnects with Nick Bendel (Episode #250), who not only reached that goal, he surpassed it. What began as a business experiment to improve social skills became something much deeper, a lesson in confidence, curiosity and personal growth. This episode isn’t really about lunch. It’s about what happens when you choose discomfort long enough to grow.

[36:05] A follow-up to 500 Lunches reveals what happened next and the lessons on confidence, conversation and achieving meaningful goals.

[31:27] A longtime Rotarian and newer Toastmaster shares how the Rotary–Toastmasters alliance shows up in real life—not just as a concept, but lived experience

[31:27] What happens when two century-old organizations dedicated to leadership and service intersect in one person’s life? In this episode host Greg Gazin speaks with Stephanie Steckel, a longtime Rotarian and newer Toastmaster, who enlightens us about the benefits of each organization and how the Rotary–Toastmasters alliance shows up in real, practical ways—far beyond a formal agreement.