Saturday May 2, 2026: 10:45am - 11:45am
Renato Marco
“Pacing Yourself for Success”
Anyone can communicate their message but only few stick out. Delivering your message in a way that people remember is essential when promoting change and conveying an important message to the world.
Observe the way a big leader communicate and you will see how they are able to capture everyone’s attention as if they had some kind of magical power.
In this workshop we will explore these techniques and learn how to incorporate them in our next speech.
Kiyasha Naidu
“Rooted in Leadership: How Communication Creates Clarity, Confidence, and Influence”
Leadership is not expressed through authority. It is expressed through communication.
When messages lack clarity, leadership feels uncertain. When communication is rooted in clarity, leaders create direction, build trust, and unlock potential in others.
This interactive workshop explores how communication serves as the foundation of effective leadership — and how Toastmasters provides a practical rehearsal space for developing this capability. Participants will examine how outcome clarity, message structure, and human connection influence leadership presence in meetings, speeches, evaluations, and real-world environments.
Through guided reflection, real examples, (and small-group exercises if size and scope allow), attendees will experience the difference between vague and clear leadership messaging and apply a simple, repeatable framework to strengthen their communication immediately.
Whether serving as a club officer, delivering a prepared speech, responding in Table Topics, or leading in the workplace, participants will leave with tools to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and influence.
If leadership is the tree, communication is the root system. Strengthen the roots, and influence grows naturally.
Michael Whitehouse
“Augmented Intelligence: Becoming More Capable, Not Less Necessary”
Artificial Intelligence is not magic. It is leverage.
Like every major technological shift before it, AI does not change who we are — it magnifies it. In the hands of a thoughtful leader, it can accelerate insight, creativity, and impact. In the hands of the careless or corrupt, it can amplify confusion and manipulation. Technology does not determine character. It reveals and extends it.
In this interactive workshop, Michael Whitehouse explores how AI can serve as a force multiplier for speakers, leaders, and professionals. Rather than focusing on complex technical skills, he demonstrates practical ways AI can enhance idea generation, speech development, research, audience engagement, and content repurposing — all without sacrificing authenticity.
Participants will see live demonstrations of how AI can sharpen arguments, test ideas, anticipate counterpoints, and expand a single presentation into broader influence. Just as importantly, they will examine the responsibility that comes with amplified capability.
Attendees will leave with practical tools, ethical guardrails, and a powerful mindset shift: AI is not here to replace your voice. It is here to extend it. The real question is not what AI will become — but what you will choose to become with it..
Saturday, May 2, 2026: 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Renato Marco
“Pacing Yourself for Success”
Anyone can communicate their message but only few stick out. Delivering your message in a way that people remember is essential when promoting change and conveying an important message to the world.
Observe the way a big leader communicate and you will see how they are able to capture everyone’s attention as if they had some kind of magical power.
In this workshop we will explore these techniques and learn how to incorporate them in our next speech.
Kiyasha Naidu
“Rooted in Leadership: How Communication Creates Clarity, Confidence, and Influence”
Leadership is not expressed through authority. It is expressed through communication.
When messages lack clarity, leadership feels uncertain. When communication is rooted in clarity, leaders create direction, build trust, and unlock potential in others.
This interactive workshop explores how communication serves as the foundation of effective leadership — and how Toastmasters provides a practical rehearsal space for developing this capability. Participants will examine how outcome clarity, message structure, and human connection influence leadership presence in meetings, speeches, evaluations, and real-world environments.
Through guided reflection, real examples, (and small-group exercises if size and scope allow), attendees will experience the difference between vague and clear leadership messaging and apply a simple, repeatable framework to strengthen their communication immediately.
Whether serving as a club officer, delivering a prepared speech, responding in Table Topics, or leading in the workplace, participants will leave with tools to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and influence.
If leadership is the tree, communication is the root system. Strengthen the roots, and influence grows naturally.
Michael Whitehouse
“Augmented Intelligence: Becoming More Capable, Not Less Necessary”
Artificial Intelligence is not magic. It is leverage.
Like every major technological shift before it, AI does not change who we are — it magnifies it. In the hands of a thoughtful leader, it can accelerate insight, creativity, and impact. In the hands of the careless or corrupt, it can amplify confusion and manipulation. Technology does not determine character. It reveals and extends it.
In this interactive workshop, Michael Whitehouse explores how AI can serve as a force multiplier for speakers, leaders, and professionals. Rather than focusing on complex technical skills, he demonstrates practical ways AI can enhance idea generation, speech development, research, audience engagement, and content repurposing — all without sacrificing authenticity.
Participants will see live demonstrations of how AI can sharpen arguments, test ideas, anticipate counterpoints, and expand a single presentation into broader influence. Just as importantly, they will examine the responsibility that comes with amplified capability.
Attendees will leave with practical tools, ethical guardrails, and a powerful mindset shift: AI is not here to replace your voice. It is here to extend it. The real question is not what AI will become — but what you will choose to become with it..
Sunday, May 3, 2026: 10:15am - 11:15am
Linda Huang
“How to make use of AI to your advantage”
AI and future of you:
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This workshop is designed for everyone, no prior experience required.
In this engaging and practical session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what AI is, how it works, and how it can be used in your daily life and work. You’ll learn simple yet powerful techniques to get better results, along with tips that make AI easy to use and immediately useful.
Through live demonstrations, you’ll see how AI can turn rough ideas into polished outputs, and significantly improve your efficiency. The focus is on real-world application, no technical background needed.
We’ll also cover common mistakes to avoid, so you can use AI confidently and effectively from the start.
Most importantly, this workshop looks ahead. AI is rapidly shaping how we work, learn, and grow. Those who understand and use it will have a clear advantage.
This is more than just a learning session—it’s an opportunity to equip yourself with a future-ready skillset, expand your capabilities, and unlock new possibilities.
Join us for a practical, eye-opening experience and discover how AI can become a powerful part of your everyday workflow.
Gary Brown
“Beyond Excuses. A Journey Into Possibilities”
Are you a growth minded individual who feels the pull of the possibilities that await you in the future? What is holding you back?
Consider this. The choices you make will influence the possibilities that ultimately present themselves to you. And, your preparation will lead you to those choices that pertain to future possibilities.
There is an often quoted expression that indicates “success happens when preparation meets opportunity”.
Preparation takes many forms. Make the choice to participate.
Nancy Movrin
“Planning with Purpose: Your Roadmap to Successful Event”
Successful events don’t happen by accident; they happen by design. Yet many Toastmasters find themselves “voluntold” to plan a club event, contest, or open house without a clear roadmap for success. This event planning workshop equips members with practical tools to confidently plan and execute memorable events, whether for a club, Area, Division, or District.
Drawing on real-world experience organizing both municipal events and Toastmasters programs, Nancy Movrin shares a structured approach to event planning that can be applied at any level. Participants will learn how to begin with a clear purpose and define meaningful goals, identify the audience and the value the event offers, and build an effective team with defined roles and responsibilities.The session also explores practical logistics such as budgeting with limited resources, working with sponsors, choosing venues, and creating key planning tools including the Critical Path timeline and Run of Show.
Attendees will discover strategies for promoting events, coordinating volunteers, and preparing for the unexpected, because every event planner knows to pivot when things don’t go according to plan.
Through engaging examples, storytelling, and actionable tips, participants will leave with a practical framework they can apply immediately to their next Toastmasters event.
Whether you are planning your first open house or helping organize a contest, this workshop will give you the confidence, structure, and mindset needed to plan with purpose.
Sunday May 3, 2026: 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Linda Huang
“How to make use of AI to your advantage”
AI and future of you:
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This workshop is designed for everyone, no prior experience required.
In this engaging and practical session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of what AI is, how it works, and how it can be used in your daily life and work. You’ll learn simple yet powerful techniques to get better results, along with tips that make AI easy to use and immediately useful.
Through live demonstrations, you’ll see how AI can turn rough ideas into polished outputs, and significantly improve your efficiency. The focus is on real-world application, no technical background needed.
We’ll also cover common mistakes to avoid, so you can use AI confidently and effectively from the start.
Most importantly, this workshop looks ahead. AI is rapidly shaping how we work, learn, and grow. Those who understand and use it will have a clear advantage.
This is more than just a learning session—it’s an opportunity to equip yourself with a future-ready skillset, expand your capabilities, and unlock new possibilities.
Join us for a practical, eye-opening experience and discover how AI can become a powerful part of your everyday workflow.
Gary Brown
“Beyond Excuses. A Journey Into Possibilities”
Are you a growth minded individual who feels the pull of the possibilities that await you in the future? What is holding you back?
Consider this. The choices you make will influence the possibilities that ultimately present themselves to you. And, your preparation will lead you to those choices that pertain to future possibilities.
There is an often quoted expression that indicates “success happens when preparation meets opportunity”.
Preparation takes many forms. Make the choice to participate.
Nancy Movrin
“Planning with Purpose: Your Roadmap to Successful Event”
Successful events don’t happen by accident; they happen by design. Yet many Toastmasters find themselves “voluntold” to plan a club event, contest, or open house without a clear roadmap for success. This event planning workshop equips members with practical tools to confidently plan and execute memorable events, whether for a club, Area, Division, or District.
Drawing on real-world experience organizing both municipal events and Toastmasters programs, Nancy Movrin shares a structured approach to event planning that can be applied at any level. Participants will learn how to begin with a clear purpose and define meaningful goals, identify the audience and the value the event offers, and build an effective team with defined roles and responsibilities.The session also explores practical logistics such as budgeting with limited resources, working with sponsors, choosing venues, and creating key planning tools including the Critical Path timeline and Run of Show.
Attendees will discover strategies for promoting events, coordinating volunteers, and preparing for the unexpected, because every event planner knows to pivot when things don’t go according to plan.
Through engaging examples, storytelling, and actionable tips, participants will leave with a practical framework they can apply immediately to their next Toastmasters event.
Whether you are planning your first open house or helping organize a contest, this workshop will give you the confidence, structure, and mindset needed to plan with purpose.