Workshops & Keynotes
Mike Carr DTM and
Charlie Starrett DTM PID
Friday Evening - Keynote Address - Mike Carr DTM
​"Communication, Leadership and Secret Superpowers"
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​This keynote explores how effective communication, adaptive leadership, and deep listening form the foundation of meaningful connection and high‑performing teams.
It highlights how understanding personality-style differences and tailoring communication helps leaders align diverse groups, while emphasising that the most powerful leadership tool is the ability to listen - seeking to understand before being understood.
Through data, real‑world examples, and personal stories, it shows how intentional communication and exceptional listening can unlock stronger relationships and extraordinary results.
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Saturday Morning - Keynote Address - Charlie Starrett DTM PID
"Mind the Gap"
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What if the biggest communication challenge you face is not what you say, but who you are?
In this compelling keynote, Charlie Starrett explores a fundamental divide that shapes every interaction, every relationship and every leadership moment. Two groups. Countless misunderstandings. And a bridge waiting to be built.
Drawing inspiration from Golden Gavel recipient Susan Cain's groundbreaking work, Charlie has crafted a presentation that will transform how you see yourself and everyone around you. Through unexpected insights and real-world examples, discover why understanding your own preferences is much more than helpful...it's essential.
But awareness is only the beginning. Charlie reveals how the Toastmasters journey offers something rare, a proven pathway to develop both your natural strengths and the areas where you've always struggled. The question is, are you ready to bridge the gap?
This session promises to shift your perspective on communication, connection and what it truly means to lead.
Come discover which side of the gap you're on … and how to reach across it!
Because the biggest communication challenge you'll ever face might simply be understanding who you are.
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Saturday Afternoon - Workshop - Mike Carr DTM
"​Low Stress, High performance, peaceful yet productive"
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This workshop explores how high performance doesn’t have to come at the cost of high stress.
By drawing on real‑world examples, personal experience, and timeless wisdom, it shows how individuals can achieve exceptional results while maintaining calm and clarity. Building on these principles, it also demonstrates how cultivating a steady mindset of peace - regardless of external circumstances - creates a strong foundation for productivity and sustained accomplishment.
Together, these ideas offer a practical path for living with both purpose and tranquillity.
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Sunday Afternoon - Workshop - Mike Carr DTM
"​Managing Time While Growing Thriving Communities"
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In this workshop, we explore the realities of time—why so many of us feel “busy,” what we truly have capacity for, and how to make deliberate choices that align with our goals. Drawing on insights from time‑management experts and real-world experience balancing a large family, two businesses, and leadership roles, we’ll break down practical, step‑by‑step tools for managing tasks and reducing overwhelm.
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We’ll then connect these principles to building and sustaining strong communities, using the long‑term success of the Austin Toastmasters Club - maintaining over 100 active members for decades - as a case study. Participants will learn how intentional time use, consistent systems, and purposeful engagement can support both personal effectiveness and organisational growth.
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This combined session equips you with strategies to better manage your own time and to help your club or team thrive through focused, sustainable practices.
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