Highlights of World Champions of Public Speaking 2024

Here are the Results of the World Champions of Public Speaking 2024:   winners-trophy

Congratulations to Luisa Montalvo on becoming the 2024 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Congratulations to Hannah Cheng on finishing in second place.    Congratulations to Angeli Raven Fitch on finishing in third place.

2024 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking: Luisa Montalvo

Here is a summary of the video:
  • A near-death experience: The speaker, Louisa Montalvo, describes a car accident where she was clinically dead for 6 minutes.
  • Rescued by strangers: 37 strangers, including firefighters, EMTs, and medical professionals, worked together to save her life.
  • A vivid near-death experience: Louisa shares her imagined experience of trying to enter heaven but being sent back to life.
  • A 90-day recovery: After the accident, Louisa spent 90 days in a trauma center and rehab facility.
  • Finding value in life: Louisa questioned her own value during her recovery but found inspiration in a young man who had lost his legs.
  • The power of human kindness: Louisa emphasizes the impact of the 37 strangers who saved her life and how their positive energy helped her recover.
  • Encouraging self-worth: Louisa encourages viewers to believe in their own value and to treat others with dignity and worth.
  • A call to action: Louisa calls on viewers to hit the “reset button” and look for second chances in their own lives.
  • The potential of unity: Louisa believes that if 37 people can come together to save one life, imagine what 1,700 people could accomplish together.
  • A message of hope: Louisa’s story is ultimately a message of hope and resilience, showing the power of human connection and the possibility of overcoming adversity.
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Hannah Cheng: 2nd place winner, 2024 World Championship of Public Speaking

Here is a summary of the video:
  • The video is a speech given by Hannah Chang, who won 2nd place in the 2024 World Championship of Public Speaking.
  • Hannah talks about her experiences of feeling unprepared to take on new challenges, such as traveling abroad, starting a business, and giving a speech.
  • She emphasizes that she often felt like she wasn’t ready, but she eventually realized that she would never be fully prepared.
  • Hannah shares a story about how her boss encouraged her to take a risk and become a partner at a law firm, even though she felt unqualified.
  • She decided to quit her job and move to Taiwan, where she met her future husband, Oscar.
  • Oscar encouraged Hannah to join Toastmasters, and she eventually agreed to participate in a speech contest.
  • Hannah felt lost and unprepared for the contest, but she pushed through and delivered her speech.
  • She encourages the audience to pursue their dreams, even if they don’t feel ready.
  • Hannah emphasizes that it’s important to start and learn along the way.
  • The overall message of the video is that it’s okay to feel unprepared, but it’s important to take action and pursue your goals anyway.
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Angeli Raven Fitch: 3rd place winner, 2024 World Championship of Public Speaking

Here is a summary of the video:
  • Job loss: The speaker, Angelie Raven Fitch, shares her experience of being replaced by an AI named Sophia at her job.
  • AI capabilities: Sophia is described as being available 24/7, speaking 19 languages, and costing 1% of what a human employee costs.
  • Emotional impact: Angelie describes feeling shocked, ashamed, and stunned after being fired.
  • Social isolation: She withdrew from social interactions and isolated herself at home.
  • Financial difficulties: Angelie reveals that she was struggling financially after losing her job.
  • Support system: Her friend Grace encouraged her to join a writing group to interact with other people.
  • Human connection: Angelie found comfort and connection through sharing stories with the writing group members.
  • Realization of value: She realized the importance of the human voice and its irreplaceable qualities.
  • Unexpected job offer: Angelie was offered her job back after the company realized that Sophia couldn’t replace her.
  • Call to action: Angelie emphasizes the significance of the human voice and encourages viewers to consider their own impact through their voices.
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Practice is the key to helping you improve your communication and presentation skills. Join Toastmasters, Agora Speakers, or other public speaking groups to practise your speeches in a friendly environment.

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How To be a Good and Effective Emcee?

How To Be a Good and Effective Emcee?
What makes a good MC? 

a-good-emceeWhat does the master of ceremonies do?

Check out a good reference article “How to Be a Good Master of Ceremonies” at Wikihow.

“A master of ceremonies (also known as an MC or emcee) is the official host for a staged event, performance, or party. Normally, a master of ceremonies introduces speakers, makes announcements, and engages with the audience to keep the ceremony agenda flowing as smoothly as possible. While being a master of ceremonies might seem like a daunting task, there are a few ways you can nail your responsibility as MC, and radiate confidence and charisma to keep the ceremony entertaining for all…

Preparing Before The Event
1. Know your event.
2. Know your responsibilities.
3. Know your role expectations
4. Do your research.
5. Stay organized.

During The Event
1. Remain clam.
2. Prepare the opening of the event.
3. Introduce the speakers.
4. Bridge between segments.
5. Be prepared for anything.
6. Close the event.
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“As an emcee, you have to stay in control, even if the unexpected happens.”
“When you are the master of ceremonies (also known as an emcee) of an event, your role is crucial to the success of the program, whether it’s for your company, a professional association or a nonprofit organization. A bad emcee can ruin an event while an excellent one creates a seamless and engaging experience in which speakers feel comfortable and the audience feels included from start to finish…”

Source:  http://www.toastmasters.org/Magazine/Articles/When-You-are-the-Emcee

Here are 12 effective emceeing tips mentioned in the above article:
1. Be clear about your role.
2. Prepare speakers thoroughly.
3. Opening remarks set the tone.
4. Don’t “wing” introductions.
5. Names matter.
6. Titles matter.
7. Staying on time matters.
8. Do an on-site rehearsal.
9. Don’t introduce strangers.
10. Manage the stage.
11. Be prepared for the unexpected.
12. Make sure to follow up.
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Check out the below Youtube videos too.

The Role of a Great Conference MC

 How to be a great MC #1 “Secrets to a Great Introduction”


How to be a great MC #2 “The MC’s Secret Weapon”

How to be a great MC #3 “How to keep Speakers On Time!”

How to be a great MC #4 “Keeping Events on Time!”

How to be a great MC #5 – Panel Discussion

How to be a great MC #6 – Getting Names Right

Practice is the key to helping you improve your communication and presentation skills. Join Toastmasters, Agora Speakers or other public speaking groups to practise your speeches in a friendly environment.

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How To Improve Your Impromptu Speaking?

What is Impromptu Speaking?

We do impromptu speaking or simple conversation every day.

Research shows that individuals who can express themselves efficiently advance faster in their careers than those who have difficulty speaking. Toastmasters provides the tools to improve your performance in various situations.

Check out the videos below created by Darren LaCroix that explain what impromptu speaking is. Darren is the 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Impromptu speaking gives you the experience of thinking and being in the moment. We treat ourselves for when you’re in front of a boardroom, in front of your boss or customers, or even at regular company meetings. Or whatever is important to you to speak your mind at the moment.

How To Improve Your Impromptu Speaking?

The whole purpose of impromptu speaking is to be able to speak your voice in the moment; what do you think.

Check out the video below that explains how you can improve impromptu speaking.

Agora Speakers International is presented as a free alternative to Toastmasters. It is a solid option if you’re looking for a free alternative to Toastmasters to improve your public speaking abilities.

Both Agora Speakers and Toastmasters aim to provide a supportive environment for people to develop their public speaking and leadership skills.

Practice is the key to helping you improve your communication and presentation skills. Join a public speaking group where you like to practise your speeches in a friendly environment.

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Public Speaking Tips on Stop Worrying and Start Presenting

Public Speaking Tips & Presentation Techniques

Do you need to deliver a presentation soon? Are you getting nervous and don’t know where to start?

Stop Worrying and Start Presenting!  
The following video will show you some useful tips and techniques on how to prepare, what to expect, and dos and don’ts for giving a successful presentation.

Remember a presentation covers four areas:

1. Preparing your message

  • Cover what’s advertised
  • Make it relevant
  • Don’t commercialize
  • Clarify your message
  • Give examples
  • Tell a story
  • Organize your presentation

2. Prepare your visual content

  • One idea per slide
  • Use Images
  • 30pt. text minimum
  • Make graphs big and bold
  • Don’t read your slides
  • Know the length of your presentation, and the format, and leave 10 minutes for questions.

3. Preparing yourself

  • Practice, practice, and practice
  • Rest your voice and hydrate
  • Wear business professional clothing
  • Things to bring
  • Check your lighting, equipment & meet and greet beforehand

4. Delivery tips

  • Be yourself
  • Establish eye contact
  • State your purpose
  • Watch your body language
  • Show enthusiasm
  • Watch the time
  • Have fun

Now get to work and you can give a good presentation. Practice is the key to helping you improve in public speaking. 

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Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking

Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking
Practice is the key to helping you improve in public speaking.

Visit Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club to overcome your fear of public speaking!
Our club is one of the warmest Toastmasters clubs in Singapore.

speaking-skillsKampong Ubi Toastmasters Club holds regular chapter meetings where members gather to improve their public speaking skills. Our Club is one of the warmest Toastmasters clubs in Singapore.
Guests are welcome to visit us!   It’s free of charge and there is no obligation that you have to join our club.  Just come, relax, and see what Toastmasters is all about! 

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Youtube Video: 5 Useful Public Speaking Tips

5 Useful Public Speaking Tips by the Toastmasters International

public speaking“Check out five time-tested Toastmasters tips that will help you master a topic and present it well. Following these tips will ensure your next speech goes smoothly and your audience gets more from the experience.”

Here are the public speaking tips extracted from the video:

  1. Know your subject and your speech.
  2. Know your audience and your space.
  3. Never apologize.
  4. Imagine yourself giving a great speech.
  5. Focus on your message, not on you.

If you want to overcome stage fright and learn to speak with confidence, join a toastmasters club.  You are welcome to visit our Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club if you are living in Singapore.

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