Title: To Hybrid or Not To Hybrid, That is the Question! Moderated by: Solarzar Dellaporta, DTM  Description: Our expert panel representing Downtown Santa Cruz Toastmasters, Los Gatos Toastmasters, and Saratoga Toastmasters will share their successful hybrid meeting tips. There are many "Do and Don't' lists about hybrid meetings but let's hear from those doing it. […]

Title: Blarney! Tall Tales Tips from Three Wild Irishmen and a Lovely Lass to Keep Them in Czech Description: This workshop focuses on the keys to effective tall tales: Imagination, Exaggeration, Vocalization, and Visualization. District champions and Distinguished Toastmasters Brendan Murphy, Declan Shalvey, Jana Lannen, and Dennis Dawson will talk about the skills they use to […]

Title: Connecting with Others: What Effective Leaders Do Differently Presenter: Ramesh Dewangan, DTM  Description: Connecting with others is the ability to identify with people and relate to them in a way that increases your influence with them The Talk "Connecting with Others: What the Most Effective Leaders Do Differently" will cover how leaders display genuine interest […]

Title: Evaluate with Empathy Presenter: Dennis Dawson, DTM, PDG Description: Evaluation is the heart of Toastmasters - it's the core of our education program, and it's how we show we care. Dennis Dawson discusses the importance of giving honest criticism in a way that the speaker is able to incorporate the feedback and build their skills. […]