Month: November 2018
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TEDx vs. World Champion of Public Speaking
Just like there are different genres of dance, like jazz, ballet or hip hop, there are different genres of speeches. There are fun and heartfelt wedding toasts, inspiring 45 minute keynotes, persuasive campaign speeches and countless others. Each speech genre has a different tone depending on the audience, content and performance. I’ve given speeches to…
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Toastmasters Changed My Life
After 20 years with the same company, it sold, and I was out the door; 60 years old, out on the street, resume in hand, looking for work. My self-esteem gone. When I was about at my lowest, a good friend asked me to attend a Toastmaster meeting with him. I told him, ‘I need…