Welcome to TDKtalks
TDKtalks is a soft skills series to help you become a better speaker, presenter & improve your leadership skills
TDK are my initials - TALKs are what I produce
My episodes are a collection of tips, tricks & techniques most of which I draw upon from my real life experiences of speaking and working as an engineering technologist for 30+ years
I value your time, so I keep these video episodes to 5 minutes
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Current Episodes
Here are my latest episodes
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Workplace Culture Grows Your Personal Culture
Culture - when I hear the word I envision a petri dish in a biology lab. Recently I bumped into a former work colleague at a social function. I asked him ...
Softskills Unmasked – Demystifying Public Speaking
Overcome Your Fear With These Skills Softskills Central to Us Softskills are central to who we are and how we carry ourselves. We spend exhorbitant amounts of time learning and ...
Introductions Key For Productive Networking
Introductions Key to Effecient and Productive Networking Introductions when properly orchestrated are key to productive and efficient networking. A good host with an accommodating and welcoming lead can instantly place ...
Softskills Refresher CES 2017
Softskills enhancer while at CES2017 Softskills are heavily relied upon at an international trade show such as #CES2017, the Consumer Electronics Show. Venues such as CES are a great way ...
Transitions And Ending Your Speech
Don't confuse your audience with you speech ending When you deliver a speech, who decides when your speech is ending? I bet many of you think it is you, the ...
Powerpoint or Not – And Why Not
Powerpoint during a speech contest can be a challenge To PowerPoint or not? I am often asked if using PowerPoint in a Toastmasters competition speech is acceptable. But if you ...
ASP Accredited Speaker Program – Toastmasters Public Speakers
During our District 42 Fall Conference, Nov 2015, our special guest speakers, Sheryl Roush, Accredited Speaker, Keynote Presenter, Trainer, Coach and Freddi Dogterom, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Facilitator and Corporate Trainer, sit down ...
Kelly Nielson, DTM – Region 4 Advisor
During our quarterly District 42 Executive Council training in Feb 2016, we get a chance to talk with our special guest: Region 4 Advisor Kelly Nielson about what her role ...
Untold Story – Return to Tra Vinh Documentary
Storytelling has become a lost art. Since the dawn of civilization, mankind has used and relied on storytelling for a variety of reasons. Not only was storytelling a means to ...
