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John Guydon: Speaking Style
https://youtu.be/CxEuHNtxe2Y John Guydon was interviewed by Senior Investigative Reporter for The Epoch Times Joshua Philipp on his Crossroads podcast (episode 73, January 22, on iTunes Podcasts). LISTEN to John Guydon interview I liked Guydon's message so I watched his short but powerful speech. Since I'm a Toastmaster, I jotted down speaker notes from his Ted… Continue reading John Guydon: Speaking Style
A Heart Full of Love: Conflict Resolution
The last post referred to a podcast laying out tools for civilized discussion over differences. I honestly doubt that is possible most of the time. To prepare my last Toastmasters speech, I wracked my brain for how to manage conflict. Maybe you will find value in the result. This is a level 3 speech in… Continue reading A Heart Full of Love: Conflict Resolution
3 Simple Truths
[Last week my 5-7-minute speech originally titled “Finding Gold in 3 Simple Truths” won me Best Speaker in my Toastmasters club meeting. It is a level 3 elective speech in the Persuasive Influence Pathway, with the objective of Connecting with Your Audience. This is the text of that speech.] A few years ago I read… Continue reading 3 Simple Truths
Providing Effective Testimony with a Great Speech
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCnZOvjJgwo&feature=share I’m always fascinated to see and learn from great speakers. Abby Johnson testified at a Kentucky State hearing for the Hearbeat Bill, SB9. What did she do as a speaker that was so compelling the bill received a unanimous vote? Humanized the abortion processUsed understandable, active wordsMade constant eye contactVaried her tone and paceSpoke… Continue reading Providing Effective Testimony with a Great Speech
Leadership: Sun, Shark, or Magnet
[This was my fourth speech in Toastmasters, Understanding Your Leadership Style in Pathways, completed in 7:21.] I’d always thought of leadership as someone who swoops in to inspire everyone with a rah-rah speech, works the room, and then gets out of everyone’s way so they can do the job. The leader is the face of… Continue reading Leadership: Sun, Shark, or Magnet
My Problem With China
China must be condemned and boycott for manufacturing junk, following deceptive business practices, and human rights violations.
Two Short Books for Writing Speeches
Very short books to help you write speeches.
Why We Idolize Professional Athletes
Other athletes and real super heroes are more worthy of our admiration.
Thought Ripples by Wendi 