Here are a list of the educational sessions booked so far for the 2025 Conference being held in St Albert, Alberta, May 30th to June 1st. So far it promises to be an exciting event with top notch speakers. The time to register for the Early Bird Full Registration rate of $199 is quickly coming to an end on March 31st. Take advantage of this great deal for a weekend of fun, food, and education.

Session

How to Use LinkedIn & Your Personal Brand to Attract More Members to Your Toastmasters Club

Brittany Miller

You’re not the only Toastmasters club in town. Or option to build your communication, leadership and speaking skills. So how do you stand out and become the go-to choice for aspiring speakers and leaders in your community? It starts with your brand — both your personal brand as a Toastmaster and your club’s collective online presence. In this session, you’ll learn five key elements to showcase on LinkedIn that will help you: → Build trust & credibility — show why your club is the place to grow. → Attract the right members — connect with those seeking to improve their speaking, leadership, and confidence. → Stand out and stay top of mind — so people think of your club first when they’re ready to take the next step in their personal and professional development. No fluff. Just actionable strategies to position you — and your club — as the obvious choice for new and potential members. Because in a sea of options, the Toastmasters clubs that grow aren’t just the ones meeting regularly — they’re the ones that know how to showcase their value and create connections online.

Using Improv to Drive Table Topics into ‘Our New Century’

Colin Greene DTM and Gloria Bosma DTM

Are your meetings starting to feel routine or lack energy? It’s time to shake things up! This interactive session will introduce you to the exciting world of improvisational games and show you how they can energize your meetings, spark fresh ideas, and turn hum-drum table topics into table topics on steroids! Come prepared to actively participate, laugh profusely, and walk away with fresh ‘new century’ ideas.

Solving Problems with Liberating Structures

Inger M Eakin

Using a group fueled process, develop a question, find the answers, and develop a plan as individuals to find solutions. Participants will be introduced to TRIZ, 1-2-3-4, 15 %, and more.

Toastmasters can Transform your life: Communication Skills (Presentation Mastery) the only skill that makes good speakers and leaders become Great.

Jabulani Mangena

At the end of the session the audience members (Speakers and Leaders) will be inspired and equipped going “into our next century” with 12 ways to hack nervousness so as to present confidently and impress audiences with authentic, high-quality content to achieve excellent results every time!

Celebration is more than just marking milestones, it’s about embracing life, strengthening connections, and fostering a sense of joy in every moment.

Morris Chirka and Adriana Van Der Merwe

This interactive and engaging session explores how we celebrate in different aspects of life: within our communities, with others, and within ourselves. Through storytelling, exercises, and shared experiences, this speech highlights the importance of acknowledging achievements, big or small, and creating a culture of appreciation. Attendees will leave feeling empowered to bring more celebration into their daily lives, making every moment count.

Commanding the room: Two vital ways to use non verbal communication

Patrick Owino

What separates the great speaker from the dynamic, mesmerizing speaker? It's how they command the room through use of the stage and when to & when not to use eye contact. When you command the "stage", you command the room. In this session, the audience will learn how to use the stage effectively so that their audience not only hear and see their message – but feel it, too. They will also learn when to and when not to make eye contact during their speech.

THE COME OUT TO PLAY PROJECT

Robert Manolson BA, Certified Career Development Professional

This session is a Play-Based Learning Workshop Experience!

Here's the thing!

It goes without saying that managing your mental wellness is pivotal. This means practicing the all important “Time Out” from your way too many work commitments and from your day to day stressors brought on by your constantly busy daily schedule of activities.
At this year's Conference, what if you gave yourself permission for a 45 minute “Time Out” TO PLAY just for the sake of playing and having fun. Get Ready to Re-Charge, Re-Juvenate & Re-Energize.

We'll play active and not so active games, in small groups and large groups. We'll lose ourselves in the laughter & fun, and feel good moments as we move fromone cooperative game to another. Nothing else compares.

No special equipment required.
Any comfortable clothing is fine.
Heck, we don't even have to be in shape.

Then, ask yourself...
Why do we tend to lose our playfulness as we get older?
Should it not be something that we pursue for better mental health?
Interesting...when you think about it!!

So, when is the next time you're going to PLAY...In YOUR Life??
And get this...what would your Club look like with a little more PLAY?
Those who attend THE COME OUT TO PLAY PROJECT will have their name entered into a draw for a chance to win ONE OF THREE FREE COACHING SESSIONS ON HOW TO BEST BRING A LITTLE MORE PLAY TO THEIR CLUB
courtesy... Robert Manolson BA, CCDP
Certified Career Development Professional
Business Owner
POWERFUL PLAY EXPERIENCES
www.powerfulplay.ca
Brings People Together
Since 2006 Founded On The Belief That We All Need More Fun At Work

Team Building Experiences Expert
Leading Facilitator Play-Based Learning Workshop Experiences
Mental Health Optimist & Lived Experiences Story Teller

LET'S GO PLAY!!

Toastmasters and Artificial Intelligence

Glenn Walker DTM


Everyone is buzzing about Aritificial Intelligence (AI). This session will look at some of the current AI advancements and how you to use them to enhance your Toastmasters experience. The speaker is a 38 year veteran of Toastmasters and Information Technology. Glenn is an avid promoter of the use of Artificial Intellegence as an aid for any Toastmasters activity you undertake. The obectives will be to give everyone a grounding in what AI is and then how to use it to help you give better presentations or aid your creativity in meeting roles.

Podcasting: A Phenomenal PR Tool

Greg Gazin


Podcasting is often seen as a medium for entertainment and to disseminate information. What's often not realized is that a Podcast is also an incredible valuable PR Tool that you can use along your personal, work & Toastmasters journey. You'll learn how this underrated tool can also help amplify your voice, elevate your speaker journey and help you build up your communication and leadership skills arsenal. You'll also take away some valuable tips on planning, recording and promoting your podcast. We'll also discuss a few AI tools along the way.

AI + U: Shaping an Ethical Future Together

Katrina Ingram


Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a glimpse into the future—it's here. From recommendation systems that power online shopping and social media, to chatbots, AI tools have become part of our personal and professionals lives. AI can have positive impacts, but we've also seen the darker side—systems that harm, discriminate, and fail to reflect the values that matter most. How do we ensure AI is designed and used ethically with human values at its core? In this talk we'll cover the essentials of what you need to know about AI ethics. We'll explain the basics of how modern AI systems work, the ethical issues encountered in the design and use of AI and the important role that you can play in shaping our AI-future.

From Toastmaster to Paid Speaker — What It Takes to Get Paid

Marc Haine


You've got the passion, the message, and the drive, but how do you start getting paid for what you love? Many talented speakers stay stuck in the "speak-for-free" cycle because they don't know how to make the leap to professional speaking. Others believe myths like "only famous people get paid" or "just having a great talk is enough." In this engaging, humorous, and insightful session, Jane Atkinson's Wealthy Speaker School Master Coach and co-founder of Go Pro Speakers, Marc Haine, will pull back the curtain on the professional speaking industry. You'll learn how to position yourself as a paid speaker, avoid common mistakes, and take clear steps to start earning. Whether you're just starting out or ready to turn your side passion into a real business, this session will show you the way.

Communication Tool Belt

Glenda Sheard


Use your enhanced communication skills in
everyday life. Communication skills are transferable wherever we go, whether it's in our careers, coaching our kids' hockey teams, or volunteering in our communities.