Category: Speeches

Lessons from the 2015 Toastmasters Champion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8GvTgWtR7o

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If you'd like to see some of our past speakers and speeches, you can find them on our YouTube site. https://www.youtube.com/user/southcountytoastmas/videos Note - if you'd like to add your video, please contact Tom Terrific.

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Here's an interesting podcast involving two Toastmaster World Champions and another world class speaker - Captain Charlie Plumb. They not only talk about what it takes to be a great speaker, but Captain Plumb also relates how they setup a Toastmaster Club in North Vietnam when he was a prisoner of war. Here is a … Continue reading Toastmasters Club at the Hanoi Hilton

If you are a fan of America's Got Talent, you see quite an assortment of talented individuals from singers to trapeze artist and dog trainers. What you have never seen until now are speakers. Brandon Leake is the first speaker to appear on AGT and his initial presentation was a work of art and was … Continue reading Speaker Wins AGT

You don't see speakers very often on TV, so when one comes around that wows the judges, I have to share it with you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdjIFkM-ohQ

by Mary K Spencer Twas the night before Christmas at the Toastmaster Club, No members were present, they were all at the Pub. The stockings were hung by the lecturn with care. No goodies inside because no one was there. At the tavern, the Toastmasters posed with their beers, Shouting their toasts full of holiday … Continue reading A Toastmaster Christmas

As we celebrate this season of Thanksgiving, we give thanks for the blessings of family, friendship, love and nourishment. Nourishment of the body and of mind. We especially want to say Thank You for this special day, and for all the students who are assembled here…. those of Youth Leadership and of Toastmasters. May each … Continue reading Invocation by Sandy Roll

By Mary K Spencer "This question's for you,"  Table Topics Master said. I closed my eyes and lowered my head. Couldn't he ask someone else instead? My body tensed with instant dread. "When have you practiced  FAITH OVER FEAR?" "Oh, that's easy,"  I said with a cheer. "It's happening now, it's happening here, ever since I … Continue reading Faith Over Fear In Just One Year

One of our newest members, Bill Hurston, gave a very interesting and thought provoking speech at a recent meeting. Luckily we did a video to share with the rest of the club. https://youtu.be/Y7sRNRuK2rI

Here's another great speaker we can all learn from - Mark Scharenbroich. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utl8rjfRf0s

Here are the top three speeches at Toastmasters International. ------------------------------------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_alq6yYbpc ------------------------------------------ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEfEQyz0rdw ----------------------------------------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Gmfk1r0i0 -----------------------------------------

Brent recently shared this story at Toastmasters. It could "Save Your Life." https://youtu.be/i2BDuaiXf_g

Here's a speech I did about Leo Buscaglia many years ago. I thought it might interest some of our members. If you're never seen Leo speak, please take some time and look him up on YouTube. He has passed away, but his message is still relevant. https://youtu.be/3SAyVwR6FYo

First Place https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRfuwGBUVz8 2nd Place - partial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jy1GPiLq98s 3rd Place - partial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjhizmdWuXo  

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If you've ever wanted to see a Toastmasters International  World Champion in action, you've now got an opportunity to do that and the club is picking up the cost by paying for the club registration. The club’s registration includes seating for all club members and their non-Toastmaster guests. Please register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/markbrownregistration

Here's a tip that I make for all new Toastmasters. Find a bag that you use just for Toastmasters. When you're ready to go to a meeting, you can just grab the bag on the way out or possibly even keep it in your car so you know you'll have it when you get to the … Continue reading The Toastmaster Bag

Lou Holtz not only had a great career in football and coaching, but he also is one heck of a speaker. He reminds me of an old-fashioned motivational speaker, but his messages are timeless.

Here's the video of the 2015 World Champion - Mohammed Qahtani - "The Power of Words." Business Insider also did a nice interview with him which has the speech included.

Tawanna Watson, the District 8 Speech Champion, is going to visit the club on July 22nd and wants to practice the speech she is going to give for the International Contest. I'm sure she would appreciate any feedback you can give her to improve.    

Speech I gave last Wednesday dealing with computer security.

One of speakers who has gotten a niche market is Scott Ginsberg the Name Tag Guy. He's been wearing a name for over 5000 days and seems to be doing pretty well. Take a look at his site when you get a chance. I asked Scott about making one of his books as a free … Continue reading Free Books from Scott Ginsberg – the Name Tag Guy

Dananjaya Hettiarachchi World Champion of Public Speaking 2014 (thanks to Don C. for this link)    

You've probably never seen or met Leo, but I had the privilege of knowing him and it was amazing. If you want to be a great passionate speaker, see what Leo does and try to incorporate it into your speeches.

Congratulations to Brian for his recent interview on St. Louis Public Radio - NPR. Here's a link to the write-up and show.(click here)

I just noticed that the movie "Speak" is available at the St. Louis County library. It's about Toastmaster's World Championship of public speaking. I have not seen it yet, but have it ordered. You can order it at the slcl.org website.

Here are some of the past World Champion Speakers: 2001  - Darren LaCroix 2007 - Vikas Jhingran 2012 - Ryan Avery - 1st Place 2012 - Carol Carter - 2nd Place

PRESIYAN VASILEV is the 2013 Toastmaster International Champion.  Following are two videos about Pres below. Pres talks about his journey. Darren LaCroix talking about the speech and the preparation it took.

Carl Hendrickson talks about how to go beyond being a competent leader.   

Howard's speech on Cliff Cave Park.

Nice speech by David about the need for more civics classes in our schools.

This speech by Colin Powell is a good one to learn from. It's from a Ted Talk - "Colin Powell: Kids need structure." He uses humor - visual aids - stories - a bit of exaggeration and a nice summary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhYnouvrG_8

Diana Nyad's speech about swimming from Cuba to Florida shows us some great presentation techniques. While she may not get the best-dressed award, she tells her story as well as any speaker.

Here's a recent speech on goal setting I did at the club. You can download the book for free at http://www.TomTerrific.com - click on My Books.

Here is a speech I gave on October 24, 2012.Hopefully you will find it useful and might save your life. Here's the link with my list of 74 emergency items. http://tomterrific1.wordpress.com/2012/04/14/emergency-preparedness-kit/

Don has put together a collection of parts of his speeches for us to enjoy and learn.

This is a speech I have done in the past and it might help members for this coming year. ------------------------------------------- Calendar 101 – Doesn’t it sound like one of your school’s dullest and most boring classes? Sure it does. Actually, it’s a class that is never offered, but it’s a life-skill and a key to … Continue reading Calendar 101

I did a speech at the club recently about a car accident which my nephew and his wife were involved in. When I asked for a show of hands of how many people in the audience have been in a car accident, everyone's hand went up. There were thirty people in the audience. It just … Continue reading Buckle Your Seat Belt

Speaking from the Advanced Communication Series, Bringing History to Life, Dee McAliney relies on the spirits of Lady Godiva in this presentation! Dee states the legend of Lady Godiva dates back to the Middle Ages in England.  Lady Godiva was upset her husband, Leofic, the Earl of Mercer, raised taxes.  In turn, Leofic tells Lady … Continue reading Dee McAliney Presents Lady Godiva

Barb S. speech last night was very moving and had some great quotes. Make the best of a bad situation Make the Most of the Moment Find out what you can do, not what you can't do.