Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters: Recent Episodes
Renee Yao
Women L.E.A.D. (Leadership. Empowerment. Advancement. Diversity.) Toastmasters Podcast is to share all of the tips and tricks on how to be a better leader, public speaker, and communicator for the toastmasters community.
Renee Yao defines code-switching, and how we can meet each other in the middle at the workplace.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/07/07/codeswitch/
Sujin Kim shares the inspiration she received from Bene Brown, author of Daring Greatly, The Gifts of Imperfection, and Dare to Lead.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/07/06/brene-brown/
Priya Shastri breaks down the how-to of making a podcast.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/07/06/how-to-make-a-podcast/
May is Mental Health month! Jojo shares some common misconceptions surrounding mental health and how to take care of your mental health.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/06/25/mental-health/
Kushboo Shah shares her malleable leadership style, how she motivates and coaches others in various situations.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/06/23/leaderjourney/
Sarah Tang shares her Table Topics questions on female CEOs as food for thought.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/06/03/female_ceo/
Priya Shastri recaps our recent meeting on female CEOs.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/06/01/femaleceo/
Renee Yao summarizes her recent workshop for non-native speakers: think differently, be proud, and be open.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/27/multilingualspeakers/
Vicky Pan shares key ways to build confidence by holding positive beliefs, taking quick actions, and cultivating a nurturing environment.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/21/confidence/
Samantha Jamwal makes a case for optimism as the key to successful leadership.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/20/optimism/
Sarah Tang reflects on the wise guidance, peer motivation, and perspective that she received at thirty.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/20/thirty/
Renee Yao recaps our recent workshop presented by Shoba Rao on the Toastmaster's pathway.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/09/which-toastmasters-pathway-should-i-use/
Renee Yao summarizes six things every mentor should do as a recap of her recent workshop.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/09/mentor/
Renee Yao shares the 3 M's that she learned through Toastmasters: Mastery, Management, and Motivation. Renee joined Toastmasters as a non-native English speaker six years ago and today she can comfortably speak on stage to an audience of 500 people.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/09/3m/
Award-winning Toastmaster's speaker Evelyn Lee shared tips on vocal pacing, pausing, and pitch at our recent workshop, as recapped by Renee Yao.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/09/vocalvariety/
Megan Mayer asks thought-provoking questions about checking your assumptions, prioritizing accuracy and organization, and how to find common ground with your audience.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/05/05/personalized-communication-meeting-recap/
Khushboo Shah reflects on how personalized communication wins us over, and how to do it.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/26/personalized-communication/
Here's a recap of our recent meeting! This is the typical structure you can expect from a regular Toastmasters meeting.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/25/effective-women-leaders/
Effective leaders must first learn to be effective followers. Sarah Tang talks about communication practices needed to be an effective follower.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/25/effective-follower-leaders/
Lakshmi Sridhar recently represented Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters at the District Speech competition. Here she shares her inspiration, experience, and winning speech.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/18/my-international-speech-contest-journey/
Here's a preview of our upcoming workshop with Janice Litvin, who teaches teams how to manage their stress by changing their behavior with Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/15/banish-burnout-move-from-stress-to-success/
Here's a recap of what we learned about humorous speeches from Luisa Montalvo, second place winner of the 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking .
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/14/humor-expecting-what-you-were-not-expecting/
The latest phones all feature “5G-capability” -- what is 5G? Deepa Seshadri shares what she learned about 5G while shopping for a new phone.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/13/5g-de-mystified/
Renee Yao reflects on her Toastmaster's journey so far, including the themes she has explored, obstacles she encountered, and what she has learned.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/08/reflect-on-my-path/
Khushboo Shah shares a personal story about the importance of speaking up. Enjoy!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/06/my-international-womens-day-celebration/
To make positive change, we must choose to challenge. Sarah Tang reflects on our recent meeting that discussed why, when, and how to choose to challenge.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/05/choose-to-challenge-everyday/
Renee Yao discusses the importance of being the right leader at the right time for the right type of followers.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/04/lead-in-any-situation/
Change is a constant. Renee Yao shares how she learned to embrace change, instead of controlling, blaming or ignoring it.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/28/change-is-a-constant/
Samantha Jamwal discusses the pros and cons of raising chickens in your backyard.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/24/backyard-chickens/
Priya Shastri explains what it means to "choose to challenge" and how to do so.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/23/choose-to-challenge-what-is-it/
There is no happiness in this career, as the joke goes. Having survived another busy tax season, Vicky Pan shares how she has found the H in Accountant.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/22/the-h-in-accountant-stands-for-happiness-and-how-to-find-it/
Trying to figure out what motivates you? We are motivated by Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose (AMP). Renee Yao shares what she learned from the book Drive, by Daniel H. Pink.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/17/what-motivates-you/
Renee Yao demystifies what mentorship is, different types of mentors, and tips on finding and keeping mentors.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/14/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-a-mentorship/
Priya Shastri recaps what we learned about impostor syndrome in our workshop with Maureen Zappala.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/11/impostor-syndrome-what-is-it-and-how-can-we-overcome/
Renee Yao previews our upcoming workshop about Imposter Syndrome, led by distinguished Toastmaster and former NASA engineer Maureen Zappala.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/10/how-to-overcome-the-self-doubt-of-impostor-syndrome/
Our last meeting spoke to the importance of Emotional Intelligence; Priya Shastri gives us a quick summary.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/05/emotional-intelligence-the-ultimate-means-of-exhibiting-empathy/
Lakshmi Sridhar shares a personal experience of pain and the will to work through it.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/01/where-there-is-a-will-there-is-definitely-a-way/
Have you ever reacted impulsively and regretted it later? Abhijeet Joshi shares what he learned about controlling impulses and befriending the amygdala, the reptilian part of our brain.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/01/win-your-power-back/
Deepa Seshadri shares a personal story on empathy and how to develop it.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/03/01/developing-empathy/
Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters recently hosted an in-house contest as the first level of the Toastmasters International Contest. Sarah Tang reflects on the experience of Table Topics.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/27/congratulations-to-our-contest-participants/
Our club mentor Shoba Rao shared with us what Pathways are and how to select a Pathway that best suits you. Here's a recap.
You may find the full workshop recording here.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/21/selecting-a-toastmasters-pathway/
It’s competition season, and our VP of Education, Abhijeet Joshi, recently talked about how to craft a winning speech. Renee Yao recaps key takeaways from the workshop.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/21/crafting-a-speech/
Each and every action in our day-to-day life is a negotiation. Priya Shastri gives us a run-down of negotiation.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/12/negotiation/
Sarah Tang shares what she learned from a local beekeeper about the curious society of bees.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/20/just-bees/
Learn more about women leader, Gloria Steinem, as profiled by Priya Shastri.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/19/gloria-steinem/
This blog post is about the importance of negotiation. Renee shared her experience reading former FBI agent, Chris Voss's book, Never Split the Difference, and how she was able to improve her relationship with her mom.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/18/you-get-what-you-negotiate/
Renee Yao reflects on why it's important to expect less and remember that happiness comes from within.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/13/expect-less/
In high tech we often encounter leaders with Type A personalities, the D’s on the DISC personality scale who are direct, strong-willed, and forceful. Helen Josephine shares how she learned to value her less direct and more supportive leadership style.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/11/it-takes-all-kinds/
Deepa Seshadri gives a tribute to civil rights activist, poet, and writer Maya Angelou.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/02/04/maya-angelou/
Shoba Rao tells us how to create a meaningful goal that uplifts your spirit, inspiring you each and every day.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/29/how-to-set-a-meaningful-goal/
In the spirit of Amanda Gorman's inaugural poem, "The Hill We Climb," Megan Mayer celebrates how we empower each other at Women L.E.A.D., developing our voices to improve our lives and our communities.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/25/women-l-e-a-d-takes-amanda-gormans-advice/
Renee Yao recaps a workshop with Pres Vasilev, the 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/24/secret-of-compelling-storytelling/
Let's celebrate our new Vice President! Madhumitha Sridhara describes how Kamala Harris demonstrates radical candor.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/20/kamala-devi-harris/
Abhijeet Joshi shares how Lindy MacLaine, DTM, inspired him in his Toastmaster's journey.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/18/resilience/
Renee recaps her workshop on how to evaluate speeches, a key skill in Toastmasters.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/18/how-to-evaluate-speeches-effectively/
“A.C.E.” stands for Authenticity, Cameras dos and don’ts, and Eye contact. Renee Yao recaps what we learned from Lindy MacLaine about virtual speaking.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/18/ace-your-speech/
In anticipation of our upcoming workshop led by Lindy MacLaine, DTM, Renee Yao lists five things that contribute to Lindy's effectiveness as a speaker.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/11/five-things-that-public-speaker-winner-lindy-maclanie-mastered/
Vicky Pan gives tribute to Anna May Wong, the first Asian-American movie star whose work spanned silent film, sound film, and television from the 1920s to the 1960s.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/07/anna-may-wong/
How has 2020 impacted your mindset going into 2021? Sravanthi Kuchibhotla found a new beginning in the most unprecedented, unpredictable time.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/05/there-are-always-new-beginnings/
Renee Yao shares what she learned from her top five reads of 2020.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/01/02/top-5-books-of-the-40-that-ive-read-in-2020/
Renee Yao shares five things in life for which she is most grateful.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/31/five-things-i-learned-writing-my-gratitude-journal/
Renee Yao reflects on Disney's recent movie, Soul, and three P's for living life: Passion, Pause, and Perception.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/29/my-three-ps-thoughts-and-reflections-on-watching-disneys-soul/
Genetic testing will soon be as critical as testing your cholesterol. Renee Yao previews her 20 minute podcast on genomics.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/28/gene/
Listen to the podcast: https://youtu.be/yp5DxUlIDNc
Shoba Rao gives a tribute to Dr. Emmanuel Charpentier and Dr. Jennifer Doudna for revolutionizing the life sciences world by discovering the CRISPR method of gene editing.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/27/dr-charpentier-and-dr-doudna-nobel-prize-in-chemistry-2020/
Here are some key takeaways from our panel on “Mastering Communication | Learn from the Stars of Public Speaking.”
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/22/learnings-from-three-public-speaking-competition-finalists/
How do you approach the turns in life? Abhijeet Joshi reflects on a personal learning experience.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/21/learning-from-experience/
Find out how to mastering communication at our workshop. Solarzar Dellaporta will interview three stars of public speaking about how to win on the big stage.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/13/delivering-on-the-big-stage/
Renee Yao gives her tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, an enduring example of grit.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/10/the-epitome-of-grit/
Dr. Anita Jindal shares how grit and persistence have helped her career journey.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/12/06/reflections-of-a-woman-in-technology/
We can all bring light into someone’s life, one step at a time. Happy Thanksgiving!
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/11/30/make-a-difference/
In a time when everything seems like it just isn’t going the right way- a majority of 2020- this is the perfect opportunity to be grateful. We all have one reason or another to be grateful; Sravanthi Kuchibhotla shares a couple of hers.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/11/19/paying-it-foward/
Have you discovered what fulfills you? Abhijeet Joshi shares his self-discovery through meditation and Toastmasters.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/11/15/my-self-discovery/
Renee Yao recaps the latest workshop “Bring Your Speech to Life!” by Kiran Patel, an award-winning speaker.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/11/12/harnessing-the-three-energies/
Abhijeet Joshi shares how once he embraced change this accelerated his learning in acro-yoga.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/11/10/managing-change-2/
Mina Malloy looks to the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, as an example of leading with compassion and managing change.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/11/02/leading-with-compassion-in-the-face-of-a-crisis/
Kiran Patel will teach us how to bring our speeches to life; here introduced by Renee Yao.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/10/30/bring-your-speech-to-life/
Reflections on change, by Renee Yao.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/10/29/overcome-fear-of-change/
A brief profile of Indira Gandhi by Dr. Anita Jindal.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/10/23/indias-first-and-only-woman-prime-minister/
“We are all a work in progress. Be patient and enjoy the journey.” Renee Yao shares her journey so far, from picking her hobbies, to selecting her career path, to starting Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/10/20/be-patient/
Often women suffer from the feeling of self-doubt, or a fear of failure. Dr. Anita Jindal discusses this “Imposter Syndrome."
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/10/10/curbing-imposter-syndrome/
Welcome! This is what Women L.E.A.D. is all about.
This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2020/09/22/women-lead-toastmasters/