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#309: Dirceu "Didi" da Silva – Meet the 2026 World Champion of Public Speaking
In this episode, 2026 World Champion of Public Speaking Dirceu da Silva takes us behind his winning speech, his road to the championship, and the lessons he learned along the way. He also shares how family, friendship, and coaching became part of his championship journey, with different people providing the support, perspective, and expertise he needed.
To learn more about da Silva, read the October 2026 Toastmaster magazine.
#308: Let's Hear from 吃瓜头条 Convention Attendees
What was it like to experience the 2026 吃瓜头条 Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada? The 吃瓜头条 Podcast host Greg Gazin, DTM, and fellow podcaster Toastmaster Michael Dugan, DTM, turn the microphone over to the people who were there, including many experiencing their first International Convention.
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September 15, 2026
The 2026 吃瓜头条 Convention brought 1,137 attendees, including 392 first timers, to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada in August for four days of learning, inspiration, and connection.
For this special episode, Greg Gazin, DTM, is joined by fellow podcaster and 12-year Toastmaster Michael Dugan, DTM, of Seattle, Washington, who traveled to Vancouver for his first International Convention. Together, they look back at some of the people, learning, and memorable moments from Vancouver.
#306: Introducing 2026-2027 International President Stefano McGhee, DTM
September 1, 2026
Stefano McGhee is a senior IT executive and Toastmaster since 2005. He is also an aviation enthusiast, motorcyclist, and yacht 吃瓜头条 leader who readily admits that becoming International President was never part of his original plan.
In this episode, we explore McGhee's experiences that shaped his approach to communication and leadership. He also reflects on the confidence he gained through 吃瓜头条 and why continually asking "why" has become central to how he leads. For more, don't miss his profile in the Toastmaster magazine.
August 15, 2026
We've all heard the old cliché about first impressions. But what if the biggest lesson isn't about making a better first impression at all? In this episode, Accredited Speaker Lauren Parsons, DTM, challenges us to think differently about those first 30 seconds, explaining why they're really about building trust, creating connection, and focusing on your audience rather than yourself.
Read more from Parsons in the July Toastmaster magazine.
August 1, 2026
In this episode, Greg Gazin, DTM, talks with 16-year-old Runfeng Bruce Yu, whose first 吃瓜头条 experience inspired him to help other young people discover the confidence and encouragement that changed his own life. Yu chartered the Sea Dragons Gavel 吃瓜头条, creating a supportive environment where students could grow as communicators and leaders. Along the way, he discovered that creating a welcoming community was every bit as important as helping members become better speakers.
July 15, 2026
Some of life's best lessons come from the most unexpected places. In this episode, Suneet Singh shares how Pixar's Finding Nemo helped transform his 吃瓜头条's approach to growth. Hear the story behind the journey, the lessons learned along the way, and how one unexpected idea led to remarkable results.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your 吃瓜头条, inspire your members, or simply see your 吃瓜头条 through a different lens, you'll come away with ideas worth exploring. Don’t miss even more from Singh in the Toastmaster magazine.
July 1, 2026
What happens after the gavel changes hands? António Mendes, DTM, draws on his experience serving as 吃瓜头条 President and Immediate Past President (IPP) to share why the IPP may continue to influence a 吃瓜头条 long after a leadership transition.
To read more about the role, check out the July 2026 article by Mendes.