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![#300: Reflecting Back on 300 Episodes and the Power of Conversation – Greg Gazin
[47:36] What happens when 20 years and hundreds of conversations change the way you communicate, listen, and tell stories? In this special milestone episode, guest host Ryan Levesque turns the microphone around on Greg Gazin to reflect on the journey behind The Toastmasters Podcast, ToastCaster, and the lessons learned along the way.
From launching a podcast as a Toastmasters High Performance Leadership project in 2006 to becoming host and producer of The Toastmasters Podcast, Greg shares how podcasting transformed not only his communication skills, but also the way he approaches conversations, uncovers stories, and connects with people.
Along the way, the conversation revisits unforgettable moments, including interviews that created vivid “movies in the mind,” emotional discussions that revealed the human side of leadership, and the unexpected lessons that emerged from hundreds of conversations inside and outside Toastmasters.
Greg also reflects on how his interviewing style evolved over time. What began as a focus on asking the “right” questions gradually became something else: learning to listen more carefully, follow curiosity, and help stories unfold naturally. The episode also includes a few behind-the-scenes stories, podcasting flubs, and some unexpected moments listeners likely will not see coming.
Listeners will also hear…
• How podcasting and Toastmasters helped supercharge Greg’s communication skills
• How Greg evolved from question asker to “story builder”
• Why curiosity matters more than asking the “perfect” question
• The conversation that literally gave Greg shivers while recording
• A few memorable podcasting flubs and behind-the-scenes moments
• The origin of Greg’s “conversational runway” interviewing approach
• Why some of the best podcast moments happen completely off-script
• Lessons learned from guest and former co-host
Some of the most meaningful moments did not come from carefully planned questions. They came from unexpected turns, honest reflections, and the willingness to go a little deeper.
And after hundreds of conversations, one lesson stands out above all: when people feel heard, remarkable stories often emerge.
Greg’s article, Reflecting Back: How a Simple Podcasting Project Developed into an Incredible Journey, appears in the June 2026 issue of the Toastmaster magazine.
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Some additional episodes and resources mentioned in this conversation include:
• #082 Introducing Greg Gazin - Newest Host of The Toastmasters Podcast (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/082_introducing_greg_gazin_the_newest_host_of_the_toastmasters_podcast)
• #084 Meet the 2014 World Champion of Public Speaking (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/084_interview_with_dananjaya_hettiarachchi_2014_world_champion_of_public_speaking) , Dananjaya Hettiarachchi (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/084_interview_with_dananjaya_hettiarachchi_2014_world_champion_of_public_speaking)
• #100 Meet the 2015 World Champion of Public Speaking, (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/toastmasters_podcast_100_mohammed_qahtani2015_world_champion_of_public_speaking) Mohammed Qahtani (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/toastmasters_podcast_100_mohammed_qahtani2015_world_champion_of_public_speaking)
• #104 Surviving Everest & the Nepali Earthquake with Sara Safari (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/toastmasters_podcast_104 surviving_everest the_nepal_earthquake_with_sara_safari)
• #169 Vision Beyond Eyesight with Deborah McAlexander (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/169-vision-beyond-eyesight deborah-mcalexander)
• #172 Confessions of a Podcast Host (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/172-confessions-of-a-podcast-host greg-gazin ryan-levesque)
• #179 Finding Healing Through Service and Leadership with David Jones (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/179-finding-healing-through-service leadership-david-jones)
• #208 Dont Let Fear Hold You Back with Robert A. Navarez (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/208-dont-let-fear-hold-you-back robert-a-navarez)
• #222 Enhance Your Presentation with Clown Presence - Don Colliver (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/222-enhance-any-presentation-with-clown-presence don-colliver)
• #225 This is Us: Greg Gazin & Ryan Levesque - The Toastmasters Podcast (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/225-this-is-us the-toastmasters-podcast greg-gazin ryan-levesque)
• #250 500 Lunches with Strangers: Breaking Bread for Personal Growth (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/250-500-lunches-with-strangers-breaking-bread-for-personal-growth nick-bendel)
• #266 Meet Lauren Parsons, 2024 Newest Accredited Speaker (https://www.toastmasterspodcast.com/blog/266-meet-lauren-parsons-toastmasters-2024-newest-accredited-speaker-1st-of-2) (Snack on Exercise)
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![#299 Championing Workplace Well-Being: Meet the 2026 Golden Gavel Recipient - Jennifer Moss
[37:05] The Toastmasters International Golden Gavel is the prestigious annual award presented to an individual distinguished in the fields of leadership and communication. In this insightful and thought-provoking episode, Greg Gazin speaks with Jennifer Moss, award-winning author, workplace culture strategist, and the 2026 Golden Gavel Honoree. Jennifer shares personal stories and practical insights as the conversation explores communication, resilience, gratitude, workplace culture, and the evolving relationship people have with work in a rapidly changing world.
Jennifer also reflects on the deeply personal experiences that shaped her work, including The Smile Epidemic, a gratitude project started by her husband during a serious health crisis that eventually spread to more than 100 countries. The experience reinforced Jennifer’s belief in the power of gratitude, connection, and small behavioral shifts to positively influence people and organizations.
Listeners will hear:
• How Jennifer overcame intense fear before her first TEDx talk
• Why preparation and subject mastery reduce speaking anxiety
• Why conversational speaking can work better than memorizing scripts
• How gratitude practices shaped Jennifer’s work and leadership philosophy
• What organizations often misunderstand about burnout and wellbeing
• Why trust, fairness, and purpose drive engagement more than perks
• Why communication and analytical thinking remain essential workplace skills
Jennifer Moss is featured in the May 2026 issue of the Toastmaster magazine in Stephanie Darling’s article, “Golden Gavel Recipient Jennifer Moss Champions Workplace Wellbeing (https://www.toastmasters.org/magazine/magazine-issues/2026/may/golden-gavel-recipient) .”
Jennifer will receive the Golden Gavel award during the Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, August 19–22, 2026. The award presentation will take place Saturday, August 22 at 10 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (UTC -7).
Jennifer will also deliver a presentation based on her latest book, Why Are We Here? Creating a Work Culture Everyone Wants, exploring hope, purpose, belonging, and psychological fitness in today’s evolving workplace.
TEDx Talk: The Epidemic of Smiles and the Science of Gratitude (https://youtu.be/mJKc4YBRigM?si=praO93vLOJAyHcje) .
About Jennifer Moss:
Jennifer Moss is an award-winning international speaker, journalist, author, and workplace culture strategist. She is the author of Why Are We Here?, The Burnout Epidemic, and Unlocking Happiness at Work. Jennifer’s research and insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is also co-host of the podcast How to Change Culture in 20 Minutes or Less.
Jennifer Moss is from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada and can be reached at: Jennifer-Moss.com (https://www.jennifer-moss.com/) .
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