The 2017 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking is Crowned — and here’s the breakdown of WHY this speech won
In August 2017, Manoj Vasudevan was crowned the 2017 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking. Manoj rose above 30,000 contestants to take this prestigious title in the finals [...]
7 Ways to Make Your Next Presentation Your Best Yet
If you’ve ever given a presentation, you know how tempting it is to wow your audience with fabulous graphics and over-the-top information. That’s why they came to the meeting, right? And that [...]
Why ‘Very Good’ Isn’t Good Enough When it Comes to Public Speaking (Guest Post)
This is a guest post by Samuel Eddy, the man behind Open Change Workplace Wellness. Through his company he combines his counselling background and corporate experience to deliver keynote speeches [...]
6 Meaningful, Moving and Memorable Graduation Speeches
With graduation season underway, commencement speakers are giving students one last lesson before entering the work force. The most effective speakers share their own life experiences and offer [...]
Do’s and Don’ts of Presentations (Infographic)
So you’re feeling tense about the presentation you are going to give tomorrow. The ideas you had in the morning vanish and instead a blank screen is pounding your eyes. Take a deep breath, take a [...]
3 questions that prove you care about your audience [VIDEO]
Here’s the problem with presentations. You’ve got a lot to say, and time restrictions on long you have to say it. So what’s the solution? Easy! CRAM as much information into the presentation as [...]
How Slides Can Kill Your Presentation – and 2 Quick and Easy Fixes to Keep That From Happening! [VIDEO]
Picture this….you’re sitting in a boardroom listening to one of your colleagues, your team, or your boss give a presentation. They pull out their slides, and they are CRAMMED with information, [...]
The Past – and the Future – of Toastmasters International (my Interview with Daniel Rex, CEO of Toastmasters International)
“I realized that I wasn’t very good at public speaking. I lacked the basic principles such as how to properly organize my speech using visual aids, using my voice in a better way, and [...]
Can Public Speaking be a Rewarding Experience?
For many people, public speaking and giving presentations can be pretty painful. But what if you had a process that allowed you to experience great levels of success in every presentation you [...]


