Podcasts about international speech contest

Our interview guest this week is Rich Hopkins, 3rd placed winner in the 2006 International Speech Contest and a member of Professional Presenters in District 26. This episode is published on 11th January 2025 with Paul O'Mahony, & Moira O'Brien DTM, edited & produced by Moira O'Brien. Contact us : email: ⁠info@irishtalkers.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.irishtalkers.com⁠ District 71 Website: d71toastmasters.org District 91 Website: d91toastmasters.org.uk Toastmasters International: toastmasters.org

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This is interviews we conducted in 2017 with the 2022 District 71 International Speech Contest winner James McGinty. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 2 from Programme 40 of the 2021/22 season - published on Jun 4th with Tom Hebel & Moira O'Brien, produced and edited by Moira O'Brien DTM. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Further chat with our guest. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6DcoUxD1_mVddOFe-J). Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message

This week Paul turns his attention to the issues of judging in the International Speech Contest as he takes you through 4 reasons why excellent judging matters. ______________________________________________________________________ This is episode 3 from Programme 35 of the 2021/22 season - published on April 24th with Moira O'Brien & Paul O'Mahony, produced and edited by Moira O'Brien DTM. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We often film the recording of these shows to YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZHVM9lgg2KJuZL6DcoUxD1_mVddOFe-J). Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message

Guest: Verity Price Verity Price, from ToastED Toastmasters Club in Division D is the new District 74 International Public Speaking Champion for 2021/2022. Together with six other finalists, they were the last ones standing among hundreds of speakers who competed in this year's International Speech Contest from club to district level. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My speech for the District Speech Contest. I am happy to share that I won the third prize.

Nitay-Yair  Levi is the winner of the Toastmasters 2021 District 70 International Speech Contest and he talks to Daniel Hughes about the importance of connecting to the audience.  Nitay-Yair also shares his journey after joining Toastmasters and outlines the steps necessary to compete at the highest level and to win speaking competitions. 

Our interview guest this week is the winner of the District 91 International Speech Contest, Ben Sloyan. Ben is a member of Casterbridge Speakers, Hamwic Speakers - Southampton, and Pegasus Speakers Advanced. ______________________________________________________________________ This is part 2 from Programme 45 of 2020/21 season - published on June 5th with Ted Mellamphy & Paul O'Mahony, produced by Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Mondays We also live stream the recording of these shows on YouTube. You can watch on most Thursdays at 3pm Irish Time here https://youtube.com/c/moiraobrien/live Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message

Lakshmi Sridhar recently represented Women L.E.A.D. Toastmasters at the District Speech competition. Here she shares her inspiration, experience, and winning speech. This episode is also available as a blog post: https://womenleadtm.com/2021/04/18/my-international-speech-contest-journey/

Listen to the top 3 speeches from Heart of England Speakers as they compete for the International Speech Contest. The top two advance to the area finals! As a bonus you can see the videos on our YouTube channel! http://tiny.cc/youtube_hoe

Tune in as Aaron Beverly, 2019 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking, shares his experience participating in the International Speech Contest! Aaron also talks about how winning WCPS impacted his life and why you should consider participating in the upcoming speech contest, too!

Ray Engan, winner of District 57 Toastmasters, International Speech Contest and Humorist Speech Contest chats with Steve about thriving in virtual meetings and Leadership through Laughter. https://stopzoomfatiguenow.com/    

“You just don't give up There are times where we're exhausted, we're tired and we're exhausted but we find a way” - Nancy Depcik This Episode Covers: Navigating tough times as Nancy shares what got her through losing her job, house and brother in the same year The tools Nancy used then and now to navigate challenges How a story of death provided an inspiring perspective on life Never miss a show, get notifications direct to your inbox. http://bit.ly/TheLoveldaShow Connect to the World Class Female Speakers Community https://www.facebook.com/groups/WorldClassFemaleSpeakers/ Remember to subscribe and drop us a 5 star review on iTunes. About Your Host: Entrepreneur & international MC, Moderator & host, Lovelda Vincenzi has been speaking and performing on stages since the age of 13 (www.lovelda.com). On a mission to unleash authentic powerful female voices, Lovelda runs World Class Female Speakers supporting women to get found, booked, and paid as speakers. As an MC and Moderator Lovelda has been trusted by organisers to introduce and facilitate conversations with political figureheads such as Margrethe Vestagar (European Commissioner for Competition) & Toomas Hendric Ilves (Former President of Estonia). In addition to celebrities such as Monica Lewinsky and Business Executives and Entrepreneurs such as Paul Polman (Former Unilever CEO). Connect with Lovelda: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LoveldaVincenzi FB: https://www.facebook.com/LoveldaVincenzi/ Instagram: @LoveldaVincenzi Resources for Speakers CLICK HERE to download your free copy of the Speaker Marketing Blueprint About our Guest: Knowing how to be resilient during times of change and adversity can lead you to greater success and happiness. Nancy Depcik brings over twenty years of speaking experience with a focus on leadership, resiliency and tenacity. She has empowered organizations to lead more effectively, foster positivity and communicate more clearly. Her unique blend of humor, enthusiasm and connection with the audience landed her in the top 1% of speakers in an International Speech Contest where over 30,000 speakers competed. In her TEDx speech, she shares the one word that can change your life. As a Professional Keynote Speaker and Communication Skills Coach, Nancy has delivered presentations to Fortune 500 companies, numerous conferences and universities. She has been featured in several magazines, including the Huffington Post. In addition, she has authored Your 30-Day Journey to Unshakable Success®. Nancy is currently an adjunct professor at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin teaching Effective Communication and Public Speaking Skills. Connect with Nancy Depcik: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancydepcik/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nancy.depcik.5

Don DeHoff is passionate about helping others achieve their goals, and believes that Toastmasters is an incredible resource to do just that. In the 9 years he has been a Toastmaster, he has been a club President, 2 years as Area Director, Assistant Program Quality Director and 2 years as District Public Relations Manager. He was also an International Speech Contest semifinalist in Las Vegas in 2015. In this episode Don Breaks down the elements of crafting and presenting an International speech.

Ever heard of the World Champion of Public Speaking?  Toastmasters contests recognize one speaker a year as the best.  It starts at the club level and goes all the way up to the International Speech Contest held annually at the International Toastmasters convention. Toastmasters Contests The speech contests are a long-time component of Toastmasters program.  … Continue reading "Let the Toastmasters Contests Begin: Contestants" The post Let the Toastmasters Contests Begin: Contestants appeared first on Toastmasters 101.

Paul discusses the changes to the International Convention, currently being held in Denver, Colorado - and the changes made to the International Speech Contest the finals of which were held yesterday, August 24th. ____________________________________________ This is part 3 from Programme 37 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on August 25th, presented by Moira O'Brien & Paul O’Mahony. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Moira. Published at 4pm on Mondays Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message

Everyday Joy with Candace Mau Radio Show This conversation centers on the vulnerability of speaking out after the unimaginable happens. Lark Galley lost a child recently and is choosing to help others. She is using her tools and everything she teaches her clients to help find her footing after suffering a terrible loss. Lark Galley is an enthusiastic believer in the power of goals! She has spoken at several venues including 3 Key Elements, the Single Mothers' Conference, and UVU. Her topics include self improvement, goal achievement, body language, and sales and business training. Although born in Utah, Lark's family moved all around the US where she attended a different school every year. She returned to the state where she graduated Magna Cum Lauda from the University of Utah with a BA in Political Science and an International Relations Certificate. A few years later, while working for the State of Utah International Economic Development Department, she graduated from the U of U with her Masters in Economics. She moved on from government work to sales in international logistics and was the top Global Senior Sales Rep for a Fortune 500 company before leaving Corporate America in 2011. Lark has 25 years sales experience, is a graduate from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program, runs her own training company, participated in various startup companies, and is a partner in a trucking company. She has traveled around the world, competed in Olympic length triathlons, won 1st Place in the Toast Masters Area 41 International Speech Contest, and continues to pursue personal growth on all fronts. Her family life is full with four children, four grandchildren, and a husband who is a full time engineer and part time Army Colonel. Her motto is, "If you only had 6 months to live, what would you change? Now change it!"  lark@larkdeangalley.com   https://www.larkdeangalley.com ~ More About Everyday Joy ~  At our core, our most basic essence, there is Joy. A place people know very well but may not feel confident in finding often. We notice when other people have true joy, are lit up, catch ourselves smiling when we’re around them, but don’t know how to do what they do. Consciously or unconsciously we are always seeking that space.   What if it’s easier to find than you think? There are tools, questions, and fun just waiting for you everyday! Candace Mau will enthusiastically wonder, share stories and light up your day. Giving you tools to navigate to Joy more effortlessly. Helping you see and walk the path for yourself.   https://candacemau.com/  candacemau@gmail.com To get more of Everyday Joy with Candace Mau, be sure to visit the archives page for replays of all her shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/everyday-joy-with-candace-mau/  

A Clean Sweep Over the weekend of April 13 - 14, 2019 Tommy Lanham's preparation, enthusiasm, and confidence resulted in him winning both the Toastmasters District 40 International Speech Contest and the District 40 Table Topics Contest. In this conversation, we discuss his preparation process and what's next in his journey toward becoming the 2019 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking. Tommy's tagline on his Facebook page is: Coach, Leadership Training Expert, Instructor, Motivator, Believer in Jesus. His contact information is on his website at: www.tommylanham.com  

Moira goes through some of the steps that you can use to prepare for giving your International Speech Contest speech. ____________________________________________ This is part 4 from Programme 21 of 2018/19 season - first broadcast on April 1st presented by Paul O’Mahony & Moira O'Brien. The show is in four parts and usually has this format: (1) Introducing a “Thought for the Week” and a “Word of the Week” together with general conversation arising out of these two topics. Published at 4pm on Fridays. (2) Either an Interview, the recording of a speech or external media. Published at 4pm on Saturdays. (3) Discussion on a topic usually led by Paul. Published at 4pm on Sundays. (4) Discussion on a topic usually led by Moira. Published at 4pm on Mondays Contact us : email: info@irishtalkers.com Website: www.irishtalkers.com Facebook: The Talk Show for Talkers Magazine: "Public Speaking Weekly" on www.irishtalkers.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message

Imagine going from ‘Thinking to Doing?’ How will that affect your business, your relationships, your Life? Maurice DiMino does just that. He trains individuals and groups to use the “W.I.N. at Life” system to create a life filled with joy, prosperity, and enduring relationships. He has developed an easy-to-use system so that you can create the life that you want. Go from zero to hero with Confidence, Character, and Charisma. Before taking the stage as a speaker, Maurice was selling Post Production equipment. He developed a W.I.N. Philosophy that helped him do more than a million dollars worth of business...per month. He has given over 2,000 paid presentations, nine years as one of the top contract speakers, and has helped hundreds to W.I.N. at Leadership, Communications, and Team Building. In 2004, he won the District 52 International Speech Contest. The TED Organization recognized him as an outstanding speaker, and in April 2013 he became a TEDx speaker at San Diego State University. In August 2018, Maurice achieved his most significant accomplishment. Toastmasters International awarded Maurice the Accredited Speaker Designation. Only 81 Professional Speakers have achieved this designation. He has taken his years of experience of being a public and corporate speaker and made it into a fun, interactive corporate Keynote “Win at Life.” At these events – you will discover and create a Passionate and Powerful life for you, your family and friends. His clients include Microsoft, US Navy, Chinook Group, Los Angeles Food Bank along with other corporations and organizations. When companies are looking for a straight-forward, interactive and fun session with massive value they call on Maurice to deliver his “W.I.N. at Life” Keynote.

This evening The Toastmasters International Speech contest Round 1 starts in Blarney Club. Paul O'Mahony rehearses his speech while walking in a wood with dog - Paul explains the rule that most affects him - and which has led to his disqualification from contests

  This episode will entertain, inspire and encourage you. And most importantly it will equip you with specific strategies for success with International Speech Contest for 2018 contest cycle. My guest for this episode is Joe Shaw. Joe is District … Continue reading →

Charles Samuel serves as Regional Director, Annuity Distribution, AIG Financial Distribution, the life and retirement services business of American International Group, Inc. (AIG). In this role, he is responsible for driving sales results through the sales team and independent distribution partners. Additionally, Charles develops and delivers sales concepts and strategies that maximize productivity, while improving overall core selling skills for agents, wire house financial advisors and internal sales teams. He joined AIGLR in August of 2003. Since 2005, he has passed 33 industry leading self-study financial service exams. He currently holds 8 financial service designations (CLU, ChFC, FLMI, AFSI, AAPA, AIRC, ACS, ARA). This year he will take 3 additional courses at The American College and will acquire the RICP designation. The pursuit of knowledge and understanding allows him to properly address customer concerns and stay on top of current market trends. Business partners and clients have crowned him with the nicknames “The Professor” and “Book’em”. At the age of 8, his parents enrolled him in the Theocratic Ministry School. This school trained him to be a public speaker able to present information to individuals and large groups. There he learned the importance of Pace, Pitch and Power along with many other public speaking skills. In 2010, he joined Toastmasters International and later became an Advance Communicator and Advance Leader. Participating in these programs has given him the ability to effectively share what he has learned with others in a way that motivates them to act. This has led to the following accomplishments/awards: 2012 - Toastmasters International - Advance Communicator Bronze 2012 - Toastmasters International - Advance Leader Bronze 2013 - Toastmasters International District 56 Champion for Table Topics 2014 - Toastmasters International 1st Place in District 56 Area 0 International Speech Contest 2015 - AIG Annuity Distribution - 212° Award for Going Over and Beyond 2016 - Toastmasters International District 56 Champion for Table Topics for the 2nd time 2017 - LIMRA Top 25 Rising Stars Under 40 in Distribution In this episode we discuss: Overcoming life challenges How love and fear are both motivators? The law of supply and demand. The value of financial services that leads to legacy. For more info visit http://cstem.org.

[11:24] Greg speaks with Russ Dantu of Calgary, Alberta Canada and winner of the District 42 International Speech Contest, as he shares his experience in preparation for the road to Las Vegas for the 2015 World Championship of Public Speaking semi-final a possibly the finals at the Toastmasters International Convention. (Photo credit: Rhys Davies)

Janet Hebert has been a ranch hand (her parents raised prunes on over 100 acres in the Coyote Valley), an elementary school teacher, a full time single mom for her two children Katie and Jeff, and a caregiver for her own mother. Janet has been speaking for the past 15 years. She has been a frequent competitor in Toastmasters District 4 – progressing to the Division and District contests several times, and all the way to the Regional level in the International Speech Contest in 2000. It was in the process of attending the Toastmasters contests that she met her husband Paul, also a winner at the District level. Janet is a 16-year breast cancer survivor. For the past 15 years she has been speaking to audiences large and small on behalf of the American Cancer Society, helping raise awareness and inspire action for individuals and groups. While listening to Janet, audiences learn about cancer in general, how to detect it early, and what help is available when cancer is discovered. Listeners learn not only the facts - they learn about the compassion and human warmth behind the work of the American Cancer Society. Her engaging style, candor and deep commitment to helping others - as she herself was helped - make her a preferred presenter for ACS. She enjoys the opportunity to share information and her story, believing with each talk that she may be helping to save someone’s life. Pro-Track Profile The 2010 Pro-Track program kicks off on Saturday January 23 at the Burlingame, CA, Hilton Hotel. Janet is excited to be a part of Pro-Track. She is pursuing her dream of becoming a professional speaker and impacting many more lives with both her unique perspectives and heartfelt good will. I talked with Janet on the phone about the origins of her interest professional speaking and what she is looking for in the Pro-Track program. To hear what she told me, click on the podcast icon below. Janet can be reached at (408) 226-8283 or by email at janet@costaclan.com.

  Photo of Martin Presse, From District 42 after Winning the Region IV International Speech Contest in Rapid City South Dakota. Martin Speaks to Karen Tober, Editor Prairie Horizons about his experience as one of the 10 finalists at the International Speech Contest, held in Calgary, Alberta Canada, Aug 2008.   Part 1 of 2.  Produced by Greg Gazin