Podcasts about toastmasters world championship

Talking about the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking for 2024 1st place – Luisa Montalvo 2nd place – Hannah Cheng 3rd place – Angeli Raven Fitch

In the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer interviews Silvia Davis, a transformational speaker, award-winning author, and 2023 finalist in the Toastmasters International Speech Contest. Davis shares her journey leading up to the world championships, the various stages of the competition, and her reflections on the process of creating speeches. Davis also discusses her experiences with winning and losing, emphasizing the lessons she learned from the latter. She touches on the importance of resilience and coping with disappointment, underscoring the positives that can emerge from a loss. Throughout the conversation, Davis details her speaking strategy, and insights from speaking at clubs, and shares how she navigated various feedback to stay authentic in her speeches. Lastly, Davis offers a glimpse of her plans in the near future and provides her contact information for listeners who wish to connect with her. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:27 Introducing the Guest: Silvia Davis 01:31 Silvia's Journey to the Toastmasters World Championship 02:08 Understanding the Toastmasters International Speech Contest 05:28 The Importance of Preparation and Confidence 21:51 Lessons from Losing on the World Stage 30:59 The Power of Resilience and Future Plans 34:01 Connecting with Silvia Davis 36:34 Conclusion and Farewell Connect with Sylvia: www.thesilviadavis.com Instagram @thesilviadavis Youtube @silviadavis5551 Connect with Sara Mayer: Instagram @saramayerconsulting Facebook @saracmayerconsulting LinkedIn @saramayerconsulting

Mohammed Qahtani, a five-time TEDx speaker, co-founder of the Saudi Stuttering Association, and winner of the 2015 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Mohammed shares his journey of overcoming severe stuttering to become a dynamic motivational speaker. He emphasizes the impact of words and the importance of humor in public speaking, encouraging tailored approaches for effective workplace communication. Mohammed's insights into high-performance leadership involve unlocking hidden talents in team members, fostering a positive work environment, and adapting to evolving work trends, including a balance between office and remote work. In negotiation and cross-cultural leadership, Mohammed advises against rigid goals, highlights the significance of understanding context, and recommends using local phrases to connect with diverse audiences. He also champions perseverance and learning from mistakes to achieve seemingly impossible goals.     Key Takeaways [01:22] Mohammed Qahtani – a five-time TEDx speaker, co-founder of the Saudi Stuttering Association, and a dynamic motivational speaker who has left his mark in over 40 countries with more than 1000 inspiring events. Despite childhood struggles with severe stuttering, Mohammed's journey led him to embrace the power of public speaking. Through resilience and determination, he not only conquered his speech impediment but also discovered the transformative impact of words. Mohammed's story serves as a reminder that every word we choose holds the potential to shape lives and leave lasting impressions. [06:08] Mohammed shares insights on infusing humor into talks, emphasizing the audience's love for stories and laughter. Shifting to workplace communication, he advises tailoring your approach using the "DISC" personality test, adapting to different personalities for effective conversations. He also provides tips on balancing participation in meetings, recognizing cues, and encouraging quieter voices to contribute meaningfully.  [13:21] Mohammed also talks about high-performance leadership. He uses the analogy of squeezing an orange to unlock hidden talents in team members, emphasizing personalized roles, skill development, and fostering a friendly work environment. As for remote work trends in Saudi Arabia, Mohammed notes a mix of office and remote work, with an emphasis on work-home separation. [20:06] Mohammed offers insights on effective negotiation and cross-cultural leadership. He highlights avoiding rigid goals, understanding context, and not showing weakness while negotiating. Mohammed recommends using local phrases to show respect and tailoring communication to audience concerns. Mohammed also encourages listeners to overcome self-doubt and challenges, emphasizing that achieving "impossible" goals is attainable through perseverance and learning from mistakes. [27:51] Closing quote: We don't always have an accurate view of our own potential. I think most people who are frightened of public speaking and can't imagine they might feel different as a result of training, don't assume you know how much potential you have. Sometimes the only way to know what you can do is to test yourself. — Scott Adams   Quotable Quotes "Impossible does not exist."   “The only way to overcome any kind of fear is to face the ultimate.”   "You might be having a bad day and say something you didn't really mean, but it leaves a scar in people's hearts."   "The audience will always love two things: stories and laughter."   "The most important thing is understanding the person that you're talking to."   "If you start speaking in front of people, you will overcome the fear and the stuttering will go away."   "Injecting humor gets people on your side."   "There will be moments when you cry in the shower wondering why I didn't get to where I want to go. But when you pick yourself up and try again, every time you try again, you're learning a mistake that you're not going to repeat again."   "Your first obstacle is yourself."   "Always put your audience first and then you as a speaker come second."   "Sometimes the only way to know what you can do is to test yourself." Resources Mentioned The Leadership Podcast | Sponsored by | Rafti Advisors. LLC | Self-Reliant Leadership. LLC | Mohammed Qahtani Website | Mohammed Qahtani Facebook | Mohammed Qahtani Twitter | Mohammed Qahtani Instagram | 

Talking about the 2023 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Congratz to this years winner, Jocelyn Tyson.

Otis Williams looked to be on top of the world. He had a successful military career, beat out 10,000 other contestants to win the ToastMasters World Championship of Public Speaking, and had secured a successful teaching position at Cincinnati State University. But underneath, a debilitating gambling addiction was eroding it all away.  For the first time on such a wide-reaching platform, Otis takes us back to that dark place, and the bold minority positions he took to reclaim his life. He also shares stories from his time in the service, tips for engaging an audience, and why vulnerability is a super power.  This is the second episode in an 5-part series called Five Marks Summer, celebrating the repackaged publication of Brian's best-selling book, The Five Marks of a Man. Pre-order the newest edition, or the companion Tactical Guide, at briantome.com/fivemarks and get a complimentary poster with each purchase.

If you had only 7 minutes to speak to the world, what would you say? That's the brief for Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. 30,000 contestants. 1 overall winner.  Contest speaking is one of the fastest, most effective paths to improvement as a speaker. But what are the keys to success? What are the Do's and Don'ts? Is it all about just trying to impress the judges? And how do you pack maximum impact when you only have 7 minutes? In this episode, Simon Bucknall shares with co-host Maryam Pasha some of the lessons he learnt en route to placing 2nd in the World Final of the 2017 Championship…

Mark Brown, CSP is the 1995 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking. He also a keynote speaker, trainer and consultant. [Watch this episode on YouTube here!] We talk about becoming the 1995 World Champion of Public Speaking [watch his Championship Winning Speech here!] after reaching the finals the previous year, the value of mentorships and showing up, how to prepare for speaking engagements, why skills and talent are not enough to succeed in any field, adapting your content and delivery depending on your audience (especially if it's a culture different than your own), catchy storytelling techniques for personal and business presentations, tonality, pauses, humor, and more. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at 18 years old with only 40 dollars in his pocket and a dream for a better life. Today, he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world. In 1995, he defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking®. Since then, he has delivered more than 3,500 presentations to more than 1.7 million people on five different continents. Let's continue the conversation on Instagram at @stephandyer and @markbrownspeaks ! [To book Mark for keynotes, training and consulting please go to MarkBrownSpeaks.com] The Stephan Dyer Podcast is produced by Narzely Guevara, edited by Carlos Bolivar and hosted by Stephan Dyer. #TheStephanDyerPodcast #MarkBrown

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, https://www.markbrownspeaks.com (Mark Brown) immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. He spent 15 years working as a computer analyst before choosing to develop his public speaking skills, defeating 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Southwestern Consulting's Ron Alford sits down with Mark to cover his upbringing in Jamaica, his unique path to success in the United States, the importance of choosing the right words, and the role faith, both in yourself and others, plays in business and leadership.  And as an added treat, Mark uses that championship voice to serenade listeners with his best renditions of Harry Belafonte and Bette Midler classics!   Mark has earned the coveted designation of Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association, and he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world.  He is an expert in helping people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential, he uses a unique combination of humor and poignancy to reach the most diverse audiences, and he continually inspires people from all walks of life to achieve ever-increasing levels of excellence. Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men's Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, ‘Words Count – with Mark Brown,' which was nominated for an Emmy Award. Mark also serves as the Convention Announcer/Voice of God at the Toastmasters International Convention each year. He has shared his insights across a wide variety of industries, and to major corporations including: The South African Reserve Bank, Sprint, Sheraton, Principal Financial Group, Prudential, Trane, and Cathay Pacific Airways. Additionally, Mark has been a guest lecturer at premier academic institutions such as Penn State University, Xavier University and The University of Florida. He is the co-author of the book The Speaker's Edge, and co-host of the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast. He lives in Lizella, GA, USA, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years. Learn more at https://www.MarkBrownSpeaks.com (MarkBrownSpeaks.com). For continued listening, you can check out Mark's previous appearance on episode 287 of The Action Catalyst here: https://theactioncatalyst.com/2019/06/12/words-matter-with-mark-brown-episode-287-of-the-action-catalyst-podcast/

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. He spent 15 years working as a computer analyst before choosing to develop his public speaking skills, defeating 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Southwestern Consulting's Ron Alford sits down with Mark to cover his upbringing in Jamaica, his unique path to success in the United States, the importance of choosing the right words, and the role faith, both in yourself and others, plays in business and leadership.  And as an added treat, Mark uses that championship voice to serenade listeners with his best renditions of Harry Belafonte and Bette Midler classics! Mark has earned the coveted designation of Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association, and he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world.  He is an expert in helping people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential, he uses a unique combination of humor and poignancy to reach the most diverse audiences, and he continually inspires people from all walks of life to achieve ever-increasing levels of excellence. Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men's Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, ‘Words Count – with Mark Brown,' which was nominated for an Emmy Award. Mark also serves as the Convention Announcer/Voice of God at the Toastmasters International Convention each year. He has shared his insights across a wide variety of industries, and to major corporations including: The South African Reserve Bank, Sprint, Sheraton, Principal Financial Group, Prudential, Trane, and Cathay Pacific Airways. Additionally, Mark has been a guest lecturer at premier academic institutions such as Penn State University, Xavier University and The University of Florida. He is the co-author of the book The Speaker's Edge, and co-host of the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast. He lives in Lizella, GA, USA, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years. Learn more at MarkBrownSpeaks.com. For continued listening, you can check out Mark's previous appearance on episode 287 of The Action Catalyst here: https://theactioncatalyst.com/2019/06/12/words-matter-with-mark-brown-episode-287-of-the-action-catalyst-podcast/ The Action Catalyst is presented by the Southwestern Family of Companies. With each episode, the podcast features some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Learn more at TheActionCatalyst.com, subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen to podcasts, and be sure to leave a rating and review! LISTEN:

Mark Brown (www.markbrownspeaks.com) won Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking in 1995, defeating more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries. Since then, he has delivered over 3,500 presentations to over 1.7 million people, on 5 continents. He is also a National Speakers Association Certified Speaking Professional. Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, ‘Words Count – with Mark Brown,’ which was nominated for an Emmy Award. He is the co-author of the book The Speaker’s Edge, and co-host of the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. He now lives in Lizella, GA, USA, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years. By listening to this conversation with Mark, you’ll learn about: - Speaking with composure without losing your individual identity - The diversity among winners of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking - Using your accent as an asset - Speaking truth with dignity - Having a positive impact on the world through communication - Being aware of discrimination in communication without becoming bitter

Our superstar this week is Ricky Lacorte! Ricky ranked Top 10 of over 30,000 competitors in the Toastmasters World Championships of Public Speaking back in 2018. He was the District Winner for Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking in 2019 and 2020. He is a professional host, emcee, entertainer for specialty events (weddings, corporate functions, etc.) He currently does keynote speaking on encouragement, speech training, and motivation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Raising Fearless Girls  Podcast Show Notes  Date: October 22, 2020 Episode: 29 Mark Brown Speaks on Bullying & Raising His Fearless Girl      In this episode of Raising Fearless Girls with guest, Mark Brown: Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at the age of 18 with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. He spent 15 years working as a computer analyst before choosing to develop his public speaking skills. After recovering from a life-threatening illness in the summer of 1993, he made a commitment to excel as a communicator, earning a 1995 Harlem YMCA Black Achievers in Industry Award in the process. In 1995, Mark defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Since then, he has delivered more than 3,500 presentations to more than 1.7 million people, on 5 continents. He has earned the coveted designation of Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association, and he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world. As an expert in helping people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential, he uses a unique combination of humor and poignancy to reach the most diverse audiences, and he continually inspires people from all walks of life to achieve ever-increasing levels of excellence. Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, ‘Words Count – with Mark Brown,’ which was nominated for an Emmy Award.   A frequent presenter at National Speakers Association meetings, and keynote speaker at Toastmasters International Conferences around the world, Mark also serves as the Convention Announcer/Voice of God at the Toastmasters International Convention each year. He has shared his insights across a wide variety of industries,  and to major corporations including: The South African Reserve Bank, Sprint, Sheraton, Principal Financial Group, Prudential, Trane, and Cathay Pacific Airways. Additionally, Mark has been a guest lecturer at premier academic institutions such as Penn State University, Xavier University and The University of Florida.   He is the co-author of the book The Speaker’s Edge, and co-host of the weekly Unforgettable Presentations Podcast.   In this episode with Mark Brown, we discuss: His 20 year career speaking to middle and high school students about bullying How Beauty and the Beast is the perfect teaching tool for anti-bullying Encouraging students to seek help from parents and adults Responding to bullies with specific language Cyber bullying and apathy from young people His experience as a girl dad Follow Raising Fearless Girls Podcast IG @RaisingFearlessGirls Facebook.com/RaisingFearlessGirls Follow Sara McGill IG @saravanessamcg Twitter @saravanessamcg Follow our Guest Mark L Brown Speaker - Home https://twitter.com/MarkLeoBrown?lang=en Mark L Brown (@markbrownspeaks) • Instagram photos and videos More About our Guest www.markbrownspeaks.com  'Unforgettable Presentations' Podcast Dad Gets Profound Advice From A Disney Cartoon | Mark Brown Speech | Goalcast Mark Brown, Keynote Speaker - on INFLUENCE MARK BROWN 1995 WORLD CHAMPION OF PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNING SPEECH Join the Conversation Our favorite part of recording a live podcast each week is participating in the great conversations that happen on our free private Facebook group of #girlmoms. If you are a new listener to Raising Fearless Girls, we would love to hear from you!  Please visit our Contact Page and let us know what you think of the show or what you’d like to hear in an upcoming episode.

Nobody wants to look like a fool. Or do they? As a speaker or presenter, if you are not able to play and clown around then you are missing out on a whole range of presentational flexibility that may well be doing you and your clients/audience a huge disservice.When I first encountered my guest Jessica Breitenfeld, I was attending a Toastmasters convention and competition in Malaga (where I was competing and won first place in my category) and I attended a workshop being led by Jessica which was really all about emotional flexibility. I asked Jessica to give us a taste of that and she does, as well as a whole lot more.Jessica Breitenfeld was voted the top speaker in the Barcelona division of the Toastmasters World Championship of public speaking in 2020. I was fortunate enough to see her compete and she really knows how to deliver and how to tell a story. She's entertaining, clever and has a unique playfulness that makes her a delightful guest and great to watch.You can watch the whole show on YouTube https://youtu.be/Grjbb24spZY Please, remember to like and subscribe.Jessica advises that the best place to connect with her right now is Linked In. You will be welcomed with open arms and possibly a big red clown nose. You can also check out her website.Enjoy the show and keep an eye out for much more coming on the topic of humour and comedy in presentations as I speak with many other entertaining professional speakers and professional comedians, in some cases both in my new 'Leading With Laughter' mini-series.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Welcome to this Special Release Episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast Please read the special message, from Tony Lopes, inspired by Aaron Beverly. The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused significant stress, but maybe it also presents an opportunity for those of us fortunate enough to have our health.  In our entire human history, there has never been a better opportunity to develop your personal brand and further develop your online presence through storytelling.  Most people are stuck inside, at home, ransacking the internet for entertaining, educational, and positive content.  So who would be better to teach you, to “Speak and Be You,” than the 2019 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Aaron Beverly. You may remember Aaron, who was our guest in the good ol’ days, ya know…August of 2019.  He sat down with us again (remotely of course) to give us all of his strategies for public speaking success. Aaron delivered an incredible and entertaining speech, “An Unbelievable Story,” which you will hear on this episode.  You can also watch this episode on our brand NEW YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g), or on Aaron’s own YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVNLGTZBrLiyVcLYqYyETQ).  Don’t forget to hit SUBSCRIBE when you visit both! Aaron was 30 years old when he took the stage to make his second attempt (he finished 2nd in 2016) at the Toastmasters World Championship.  Aaron, a JP Morgan project manager by day, kept the promise he made on Episode 025 of the Self Made Strategies Podcast when he took home the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking in August of 2019. In his winning speech Aaron highlights the importance of “acceptance despite difference,” a timely lesson in our post-COVID-19-quarantine world.  Only father time will tell where we will be by Summer of 2020, but hopefully Aaron’s message will spread faster than the virus causing the hysteria and people will focus on “acceptance despite difference.” Let’s remember that at the end of the day, we are all humans, with loved ones of our own.  Let’s treat each other with dignity, respect, and compassion. About Aaron Beverly Aaron is developing a brand new YouTube channel to continue teaching others the benefits of becoming a strong public speaker.  In August 2016, before becoming the World Champion of Public Speaking, Aaron Beverly became the 1st runner up in the prestigious Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking competing against over 30,000 competitors across the globe. Aaron has spoken in locations around the world and has engaged audiences in companies such as Vanguard, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo; associations such as the National Association of Asian American Professionals as well as educational institutions such as Drexel University, Temple University and University of Pennsylvania. You can connect with Aaron by email at aaron@speakandbeyou.com, or connect with him on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram| YouTube Here are the key takeaways from this Episode: Hear Aaron’s 2019 Toastmasters World Championship Speech Aaron’s advice about preparing a championship speech Best practices for developing your speeches How to overcome your public speaking fears Why practice and repetitions are the key to combating How “resistance,” as discussed in the book “War of Art,” is holding you back as an entrepreneur Why you need to get past any fears you have about watching yourself speak (either on camera or otherwise) The process to use to test out your ideas Why you need to write out your speech, on paper, then record yourself giving the speech to get a better feel for your delivery How to prepare humorous material for your presentations (a/k/a the process of be funny) How to maintain your composure while you are presenting, if the audience doesn’t laugh at any comedic material you prepare

Welcome to this Special Release Episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast  Please read the special message, from Tony Lopes, inspired by Aaron Beverly.The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused significant stress, but maybe it also presents an opportunity for those of us fortunate enough to have our health.  In our entire human history, there has never been a better opportunity to develop your personal brand and further develop your online presence through storytelling.  Most people are stuck inside, at home, ransacking the internet for entertaining, educational, and positive content.  So who would be better to teach you, to “Speak and Be You,” than the 2019 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking, Aaron Beverly.You may remember Aaron, who was our guest in the good ol’ days, ya know…August of 2019.  He sat down with us again (remotely of course) to give us all of his strategies for public speaking success. Aaron delivered an incredible and entertaining speech, “An Unbelievable Story,” which you will hear on this episode.  You can also watch this episode on our brand NEW YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOG-mybCfvYWhoXo4vPoB5g), or on Aaron’s own YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHVNLGTZBrLiyVcLYqYyETQ).  Don’t forget to hit SUBSCRIBE when you visit both!Aaron was 30 years old when he took the stage to make his second attempt (he finished 2nd in 2016) at the Toastmasters World Championship.  Aaron, a JP Morgan project manager by day, kept the promise he made on Episode 025 of the Self Made Strategies Podcast when he took home the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking in August of 2019.In his winning speech Aaron highlights the importance of “acceptance despite difference,” a timely lesson in our post-COVID-19-quarantine world.  Only father time will tell where we will be by Summer of 2020, but hopefully Aaron’s message will spread faster than the virus causing the hysteria and people will focus on “acceptance despite difference.”Let’s remember that at the end of the day, we are all humans, with loved ones of our own.  Let’s treat each other with dignity, respect, and compassion.About Aaron Beverly:Aaron is developing a brand new YouTube channel to continue teaching others the benefits of becoming a strong public speaker.  In August 2016, before becoming the World Champion of Public Speaking, Aaron Beverly became the 1st runner up in the prestigious Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking competing against over 30,000 competitors across the globe.Aaron has spoken in locations around the world and has engaged audiences in companies such as Vanguard, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo; associations such as the National Association of Asian American Professionals as well as educational institutions such as Drexel University, Temple University and University of Pennsylvania.You can connect with Aaron by email at aaron@speakandbeyou.com, or connect with him on social media: Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram| YouTube.Here are the key takeaways from this Episode:• Hear Aaron’s 2019 Toastmasters World Championship Speech• Aaron’s advice about preparing a championship speech• Best practices for developing your speeches• How to overcome your public speaking fears• Why practice and repetitions are the key to combating• How “resistance,” as discussed in the book “War of Art,” is holding you back as an entrepreneur• Why you need to get past any fears you have about watching yourself speak (either on camera or otherwise)• The process to use to test out your ideas• Why you need to write out your speech, on paper, then record yourself giving the speech to get a better feel for your delivery• How to prepare humorous material for your presentations (a/k/a the process of be funny)• How to maintain your composure while you are presenting, if the audience doesn’t laugh at any comedic material you prepare• Where to find your inspiration to develop your storytelling and content• How to test out your material and speech, on others, before you take the stage• How to develop your content with family and friends, in a conversational way, to work out your material• How to turn a “bomb” into an opportunity for humor• Why you need to “Know Your Audience” and Aaron’s “Detox” method for getting your audience to “Do/Take Away/Know”• How to establish a connection with your audience• Aaron’s best practices for storytellingProduction Credits:This Self Made Strategies Podcast is a SoftStix Productions LLC jawn, made in collaboration with Aaron Beverly, of Speak and Be You.  This episode was produced, edited, and hosted by Tony Lopes, REMOTELY (because we are in COVID-19 isolation) in Philadelphia.  The Self Made Strategies Podcast is sponsored by Lopes Law LLC (www.LopesLawLLC.com).Follow us on: • https://www.facebook.com/selfmadestrategies/ •• https://twitter.com/SelfMadeStratGs •• https://www.instagram.com/selfmadestrategies/ •• https://www.linkedin.com/company/self-made-strategies/ •

Today I gave a small presentation at my job about the qualities of speaking well. I work for the Bureau of Reclamation in Boise, Idaho. I have been there for twenty years. Over the past few years I have been asked by our Human Resources and Organizational Development Departments to speak to our employees about the the benefits about speaking well. It serves Reclamation well to have someone who has been a part of Toastmasters for 10 years, has delivered two TEDx Talks, and someone who has professional spoke in 8 different countries. Additionally, I spoke and competed in the 2014 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Of all the benefits I can share about the qualities of speaking well, I usually cycle back to one main point. This is the one point I shared with a group of aspiring leaders today.  Thanks for listening! I invite you to share this podcast, offer a comment or leave some feedback. Show Notes: Sharing my one main point when I speak about the qualities and benefits of speaking well. Resources: Toastmasters – An incredible and beneficial international speaking club TED Talks – A platform for sharing an idea worth spreading. Contact. Follow. Share. instagram | facebook | twitter | pinterest How to review the podcast on iTunes If you enjoyed, benefited or were impacted by the podcast, it would be beyond cool if you’d take a minute and write a review on iTunes. To do that, click on the iTunes link or launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone. Search for One Hand Speaks, select the album art for the show, select ratings and reviews and then write your review. Big thanks and appreciation. Please spread and share if you feel others will benefit and enjoy and leave a comment or offer feedback. Play your hand, AlejAndro

Learn English with Mohammed Qahtani. Mohammed, a Saudi Arabian engineer, won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Qahtani, won after several eliminating rounds that took six months with 30,000 participants from more than 100 countries. For more, visit: https://www.englishspeecheschannel.com

This week on 5.6.7.EIGHT, Aleksandra interviews Josephine Lee, Founder at The Pointe Shop. The evolution of Lee’s company is remarkable. What started in 2011 as a simple brick-and-mortar retail store now has gained notoriety for its “mobile store” component, which takes pointe shoe fitting on the road to customers and, selfishly, allows Josephine to fulfill one of her favorite pastimes — road tripping. Josephine is also well-known for placing third in the 2016 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking — a competition featuring 35,000 contestants across 142 countries. On the podcast, Josephine deep dives on the events that drove her into the retail space and the thoughts behind the transition from simple brick-and-mortar to pointe shoe fitting on wheels. Along the way, Lee provides some advice on “going the extra mile” in the early stages of a company, the importance of having a firm support system, being patient in business, and much more. Through Lee’s story, inspiration abounds for all listeners.    Moving Quotes: “[My favorite part of being an entrepreneur] is having the freedom to create whatever I want to create. There is really no ceiling when it comes to being an entrepreneur. It can be as big or as small as you want… I have an idea of something that I want to do in my life, and I can manifest it through my business." [On setting goals] “I need to give myself 30 days — a very short term — so that I can finish a goal and then move on to the next thing. And when I finish a goal, it gives me motivation to look for the next one. And I so I keep building and building on top of my little goals until, one day, I look back, and I see everything that has happened." [On starting a business] “Give more value than you take at the beginning. Give as much as you can… You have to give so much value that people almost feel obligated to come to you." “I do well with short term goals because I’m very good at sprinting. I’m not very good at marathons."  “You don’t know the direct return on investment for social media marketing techniques, but you might see it 5 years down the line — 10 years down the line — because people feel like they know you. They’ve had interactions with you. It’s great to have that rapport." “It’s really nice to have a peer mentoring group rather than someone who has already made it because we’re all going through it at the same time. We’re discovering new apps and products and ways of doing things. And we share our difficulties, our wins and losses — all of that." [In entrepreneurship] “If you don’t have a partner or somebody to rely on, it’s very difficult to get somebody to understand where you are."   Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed: 2:03: Josephine gives a brief history of her journey, from amateur dancer to dance retail store owner. 5:50:  Josephine lays out the events that led to the opening of her retail store and reflects on the benefit of knowing very little about starting a business. 8:04: Lee discusses the evolution of her retail store, including the 2014 opening of her “mobile store” and her infamous long-term road trips where she proactively takes pointe shoe fitting to customers. 11:57: Josephine discusses her favorite and least favorite aspects of entrepreneurship. 15:24: Lee speaks on her goal-setting routine and her difficulty in setting long-term goals. 16:46: Lee takes some time reflecting on someone she takes a lot of pride in — her very own mother. 18:53: Josephine discusses how the role models in her life take a different form than most traditional ideas of having a role model. 21:00: Josephine shares some advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, centered around “going the extra mile” when you first launch your business. 23:29: Josephine describes the public speaking competition where she placed third overall — a competition involving 34,000 people across 142 different countries. 26:48: Lee reflects on a time when she failed, why she considers that experience a failure, and how she learned from this mistake. 30:00: Lee discusses the future for her retail store, which including expansion of brick-and-mortar stores.   Bullet List of Resources –  Josephine Lee LinkedIn The Pointe Shop Company Website Twitter Facebook Pinterest Instagram YouTube

What does creativity have to do with leadership? How can leaders utilize leadership, and encourage it among their teams? Stuart Pink, CC, CL joins the show to explore these questions and more. Pink is a keynote speaker and coach on creativity who earned third place in the 2012 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking®. He is also the author of Brainarium: Exercise Your Creativity. Visit https://www.brainarium.com to learn more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winners-toastmasters-club-of-trinidad-and-tobago/message

Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at 18 years old with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. Today he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in the world. In 1995, Mark defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Since then, he has delivered more than 3500 presentations to more than 1.7 million people on 5 different continents. As an expert in helping people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential, Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men's Health, on CNN Headline News, and even had his own PBS Special, which was nominated for an Emmy Award. He has shared his insights across a wide variety of industries to major corporations including Sprint, Sheraton, Principal Financial Group, Prudential, and Cathay Pacific Airways. Additionally, Mark has been a guest lecturer at premier academic institutions such as Penn State University, Xavier University, and the University of Florida. He lives in Lizella, Georgia, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years. They are the parents of David, a 24-year-old singer/songwriter/actor/musician, Joel, a 32-year-old HR manager and filmmaker, and 35-year-old Andrene, an attorney. Show Highlights I really feel like my purpose is to serve other people. —Mark BrownWe don't like what we don't understand. It scares us. —Mark BrownWhen you live a life that serves others, what goes around comes around. —Mark BrownWhen you're between a rock and a hard place, that's not the time for your pride to take over. Being willing to accept help when you need it is not a weakness, it's a strength. —Mark BrownIf I stop learning, I stop living. —Mark BrownBe aware of what's going on around you. The broader your perspective is, the more you can help other people and know what's going on around you. —Mark BrownSometimes, when you're out of aces, maybe the particular lane you're in is shifting. —Mark BrownAsk yourself if you've sought mentors or someone who has been through this before to help you. —Mark Brown Mark's closing thoughts: Our success comes from those who we lean on. Through difficult times, those who care about you will show up and shell out. It's important to seek wise counsel and take the advice of those who care, even if it's not necessarily the advice that you want to hear. The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

David Henderson is a trial lawyer and world champion public speaker. Before his current role as a civil rights attorney, Dave served in the Special Crimes Division of the district attorney’s office. He has tried over 70 jury cases to a verdict, ranging from civil cases to human trafficking to capital murder. In 2010 David won the Toastmasters World Championship competing against over 30,000 contestants from 113 countries. Listen to him describe the emotional toll of litigating sex crime cases, and how public speaking makes him a better attorney. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/brianwilliamsmd/message

What does creativity have to do with leadership? How can leaders utilize leadership, and encourage it among their teams? Stuart Pink, CC, CL joins the show to explore these questions and more. Pink is a keynote speaker and coach on creativity who earned third place in the 2012 Toastmasters World Championship of Public SpeakingÆ. He is also the author of Brainarium: Exercise Your Creativity. Visit https://www.brainarium.com to learn more. See the complete description at The Toastmasters Podcast

You hear the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking, 2001 Winner, Darren LaCroix. Darren says "2001 was considered by many one of the most competitive years of the speech contest. This is one the funniest, most talked about speeches in the history of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking since 1938. "OUCH!" is also one of the most widely studied by speech contestants." Read Darren's LinkedIn profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenlacroix/ __________ This is from Programme 35 of 2017/18 season - first broadcast on July 6th. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irish-talkers/message

Today's featured guest is Maureen Zappala. The topic is Imposter Syndrome. Let the show begin. Guest Bio Maureen Zappala is a former NASA propulsion engineer, turned professional speaker, and the founder of High Altitude Strategies. She encourages high-performers who struggle with the “Impostor Syndrome,” the internal voice that says “I’m not as smart as everyone thinks I am, and they’re about to figure it out!” With a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, she became the first female and youngest manager of NASA’s Propulsion Systems Laboratory. While most engineers are not known for verbal communication skills, Maureen has shattered that stereotype.  In 2009, she was in the top 10 of 30,000 contestants in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking contest. She’s the author of “Great Speakers are Not Born. They’re Built” and is working on her next book ““Over-Achiever, Under-Believer: How to Match Your Confidence to Your Competence.”

AlejAndro Anastasio knows how to do a pilgrimage.  He recently returned from China and Tibet, where he spent five weeks serving others, touring the area, and spending time with shaolin monks. I recently sat down with him and he shared his experience.  In addition to discussing the trip, he shared some deep level knowledge about the history of Buddhism and the martial arts.  You see, AlejAndro isn't your typical tourist.  He's a Dzogchen Vajrayana Buddhist practitioner.  He also holds black belts in three martial arts.  And, if that weren't enough, he has a deep affinity for Zen (or Chan, as they call it in China). For those of you who are unfamiliar with Bodhicitta, here's a definition: "Bodhicitta is a mind (including thought, action, feeling and speech) totally dedicated to others and to achieving full enlightenment in order to benefit all sentient beings as fully as possible." Source Show Notes The primary purpose of AlejAndro's trip, was to serve as part of a medical mission at the request of one of the members of his sangha. The group traveled to Tibet, and to the community where his teacher, Dzogchen Khenpo Choga Rinpoche, was raised, to administer medical assistance to the people who live there. This is the group's third year travelling to Tibet as part of the One Path USA medical support mission. Near the village is the picturesque Dzogchen monastery. The village is very third world, without indoor running water. Some of the supplies they distributed while they were there included reading glasses and sunglasses, which the villagers need to help them avoid over-exposure to the sun at the high altitude. Despite not having access to a lot of medical care, the people are generally healthy, and very happy and grateful for the mission workers to be there. His primary role on this mission was geku (one who keep's order and acts as security). After serving the medical mission, he traveled to the Shaolin Temple. AlejAndro has a very deep connection with and an affinity for Huike, Bodhidharma's disciple who chopped off his left hand in a demonstration of his dedication to Bodhidharma. Near the Shaolin Temple is the cave Bodhidharma lived in for 9 years.  Legend has it that Bodhidharma burned two holes into the wall of that cave from staring at it during meditation. AlejAndro climbed the 1000 steps to visit the cave, "[He] got a powerful vibe out of Bodhidharma's cave.” “Bodhidharma is a genesis of martial arts.” AlejAndro says.  He brought the movements of Kung Fu to the area. Bodhidharma is 28th in the lineage to Buddha. “Most people don't realize that Kung Fu is based in Buddhism.” AlejAndro says. The Martial arts and Buddhism go hand in hand. The martial arts are really about self-discipline and self-discovery. “For me it's a true mecca [The Shaolin Temple], not only from a martial art perspective, from a Buddhist perspective.” said Alejandro. Booking AlejAndro: AlejAndro is a professional speaker who has spoken in seven different countries.  He was a semi-finalist in the 2015 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking, and he has delivered two TEDx talks. Additionally, he has traveled across the United States engaging and empowering youth at the middle-school, high-school, and college levels. Booking AlejAndro to speak at your company, organization, or school is easy.   Simply connect with him via e-mail, or his social media accounts below. AlejAndro's e-mail is: alejandro@onehandspeaks.com Follow AlejAndro Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Quote of the Week: In essence, this whole thing is a giant pilgrimage.  It's all about service.  As a Buddhist, I'm going to support my teacher's activities.  I'm going to help people, service people, practice bodhicitta, try to diminish people's suffering and be the condition of their happiness and help them in as many ways as I can." ~ AlejAndro Anastasio,

AlejAndro Anastasio is a professional speaker, podcaster, lover of children, and wanna-be superhero.  And on top of all this he just launched a new podcast.  If you're into professional storytelling with a message, you're going to love it.  You can listen and subscribe on iTunes or on his website onehandspeaks.com.  It will also soon be available everywhere you find podcasts. I've known AlejAndro for many years.  We met when I became a student of his at 3 Shapes Aikido here in Boise.  Practicing aikido, and training with AlejAndro was one of the best things I've ever done for my own personal growth and development.  During training sessions, in addition to learning world-class aikido, AlejAndro shared many stories about his life.  Each one had a underlying message about how to succeed in business and in life.  You can expect these types of stories and much more from his weekly podcast. Show Notes AlejAndro was born without two hands. His podcast is titled One Hand Speaks and is an extension of his brand and his professional speaking career. It's a storytelling podcast and some of those stories are about his one-handed experiences in life. He describes his content as, "Entertainment with an enlightening edge." As a professional speaker, he's spoken in seven different countries. He's given two TEDx talks. In 2015 he competed in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking in Malaysia. A practicing buddhist, AlejAndro also runs the Boise Dharma Center. He is a 3rd degree black belt in Aikido A book is in the works, so stay connected with him on social media to learn more about this project. If you like what you hear on his podcast, take a minute to review it on iTunes.  Your review helps others find podcasts like his and also helps him rank higher with search engines.  You'll find simple instructions about how to review One Hand Speaks at the end of his show notes. To book AlejAndro to speak at your company or organization, simply connect with him via e-mail, or any his social media accounts below. AlejAndro's e-mail is: alejandro@onehandspeaks.com Follow AlejAndro Website* | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube One Sentence Summary: AlejAndro Anastasio is a professional speaker who recently launched a new podcast titled One Hand Speaks. Quote of the Week: ...when I really had to think about what it is that I really do; I tell stories...  Over the course of my lifetime people have just said I tell good stories. They like to hear me speak." ~ AlejAndro Anastasio Resources Mentioned: See above Awesome Resources Created Just For You: Just Be It! - Improve your performance and your results in any area of your life quickly and easily! The Alchemy of Despair - 17 of the most effective techniques I've ever encountered for reclaiming your happiness! The Magic of Being - Teach your child how to develop their self-image in a fun, entertaining way! Connect with me Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Google+ How to review the show on iTunes - If you enjoy the podcast, it would be awesome if you'd take a minute and write a review on iTunes.  To do that, just launch the iTunes podcast app on your computer or phone.  Search for Enhancing The Human Experience.  Select the album art for the show.  Then select ratings and reviews.  Then write your review.  Thank you in advance, I really appreciate it! All the best - health, wealth, and success! Mark

Maureen Zappala is a former NASA propulsion engineer, turned professional speaker, and the founder of High Altitude Strategies. She encourages high-performers who struggle with the “Impostor Syndrome,” the internal voice that says “I’m not as smart as everyone thinks I am!” With a BS in mechanical engineering from the University of Notre Dame, she became the first female and youngest manager of NASA’s Propulsion Systems Laboratory. While most engineers are not known for verbal communication skills, Maureen has shattered that stereotype. In 2009, she was in the top 10 of 30,000 contestants in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking contest. She’s the author of “Great Speakers are Not Born. They’re Built” and is working on her next book ““Over-Achiever, Under-Believer: How to Match Your Confidence to Your Competence.”

Have you ever wondered about how you can live a more fulfilling life? Is there a way that any person can intentionally live a life that has significance both to self and to others? Come lean forward and turn the volume up so as to not miss a word of my interview with Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., affectionately known by many as “Dr. Dilip,” author of the highly acclaimed book, The Path of the Genie -- Your Journey to Your Heart’s Desire. Dr. Dilip has been a speech coach, trainer, and keynote speaker for the past 22 years. He is president of Dr. Dilip, LLC. The mission of Dilip and his associates is to help people unleash their communication and performance potential. Dilip has applied the very principles he talks about to his own life. A former industrial scientist, Dilip changed careers to become a coach, trainer, and professional speaker. He has spoken in almost every state in the USA and in nine other countries. He was twice a finalist at Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking, placing second in 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada before an audience of 2,300. He went on to receive the coveted Accredited Speaker designation in recognition of outstanding public speaking skills and contributions to public speaking. In 2005-2006 he served as International President of Toastmasters International, the world’s largest volunteer organization devoted to helping people develop their communication and leadership skills. His greatest thrill is to see people transformed positively so that they become the people they were meant to be. Dilip’s favorite quote is “If you want the world to change, look at the world with new eyes.” Let’s find out what new vision and new outlook Dr. Dilip can help us achieve as we interview him about the message in his book, The Path of the Genie -- Your Journey to Your Heart’s Desire!

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