Send us a textWe talk with Peter Rau about how practice, presence, and a strong club culture turn anxiety into real growth. From officiating weddings to participating in speaking contests, we weigh the limits of online formats and the power of in-person connection, improv, and well-run meetings.• early experiences in speech and debate• officiating weddings and preparing with intention• safe practice vs high-stakes speaking environments• in-person presence, movement, and eye contact• drawbacks of online contests and virtual delivery• balancing demand for remote skills with live mastery• crafting speeches, rehearsal depth, and flexibility• what makes a club exceptional and reliable• podcast ideas for live speeches and feedback• navigating Pathways, icebreakers, and creativity• improv as resilience training and fear reductionAlso mentioned: Vinh Giang expert public speaker.Apex Toastmasters is a President's distinguished club founded in 1996 and located in Apex, North Carolina, USA. We meet every Thursday night at 7:00 pm at the Apex Baptist Church and online. See club website for details. Apex Toastmasters Club Website: https://www.apextoastmasters.org/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=apex%20toastmasters If you enjoyed what you heard, please take a moment to like, share, rate, or review this podcast.

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