Highlights of World Champions of Public Speaking 2020

Here are the Results of World Champions of Public Speaking 2020:    winners-trophy

Congratulations to Mike Carr, District 55, on becoming the 2020 World Champion of Public Speaking.

Congratulations to Linda Miller, District 37, on finishing in second place.    Congratulations to Lindy MacLaine, District 32, on finishing in third place for his speech.

“Each year, thousands of Toastmasters, representing over 100 countries, battle for the title of World Champion of Public Speaking. This months-long competition culminated at the 2020 Virtual Convention as the 28 semifinalists competed for a title that transforms lives.”

1st place: Watch Mike Carr – the 2020 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking – deliver his winning speech “The Librarian & Mrs. Montgomery.”

Austin Financial Analyst Wins Toastmasters’ 2020 World Championship of Public Speaking

“With an inspiring speech titled, “The Librarian & Mrs. Montgomery,” Mike Carr, a 53-year-old Financial Analyst from Austin, Texas, won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking on Saturday, Aug. 29. Carr, along with seven other final contestants, reached the championship level after several eliminating rounds that began more than six months ago with 30,000 participants from 145 countries…”

Top 10 public speaking techniques we can learn from Mike Carr – World Champion of Public Speaking 2020

  1. Attention Getter
  2. Creativity in engaging
  3. Stage Anchor in Dialogue
  4. Twist
  5. Anchor phrase
  6. Act it out
  7. Meaning Prop
  8. Emotion Roller Coaster
  9. The Message
  10. Engaging by relating

Linda-Marie Miller: 2nd place winner, 2020 World Championship of Public Speaking
Her speech is titled, “Pretending Not to Know.”

Lindy MacLaine: 3rd place winner, 2020 World Championship of Public Speaking
Her speech is titled, “Your Buried Story.”

Toastmasters International 2020 World Championship of Public Speaking
Experience the thrill as eight finalists compete to become the 2020 World Champion of Public Speaking.


Practice is the key to helping you improve your communication and presentation skills. Join Toastmasters and find a club that you like to practise your speeches in a friendly environment.  You are welcome to visit our Kampong Ubi Toastmasters Club if you are living in Singapore.

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World Champions of Public Speaking Winning Speeches Playlist

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How I Overcame My Fear of Public Speaking?

How To Overcame Your Fear of Public Speaking?

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“Communication is the most important skill for personal and professional success. In this talk, Danish Dhamani discusses how overcoming your fear of public speaking is key to leading a fulfilling life and unlocking your true potential. Danish’s vision is to empower everyone around the world to overcome their fear of public speaking and to become a better communicator. As a first-generation immigrant, for whom English is a second language, the fear of public speaking haunted Danish throughout his early life. By constant practising and coaching, he soon realized that people are not born public speakers; instead public speaking is a learnable skill. This is what inspired Danish to create Orai, a mobile app that uses artificial intelligence to improve your speaking ability. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.”

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10 Tips to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills

10 Tips for Public Speaking

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Public speaking is described as one of the greatest fears. However, there are many ways to tackle this anxiety.  You can learn to become a better speaker.

Here are the 10 public speaking tips written by Marjorie Lee North that will help you to reduce your anxiety and improve your performance.

  1. Nervousness Is Normal. Practice and Prepare!
  2. Know Your Audience. Your Speech Is About Them, Not You.
  3. Organize Your Material in the Most Effective Manner to Attain Your Purpose.
  4. Watch for Feedback and Adapt to It.
  5. Let Your Personality Come Through.
  6. Use Humor, Tell Stories, and Use Effective Language.
  7. Don’t Read Unless You Have to. Work from an Outline.
  8. Use Your Voice and Hands Effectively. Omit Nervous Gestures.
  9. Grab Attention at the Beginning, and Close with a Dynamic End.
  10. Use Audiovisual Aids Wisely.

“Good communication is never perfect, and nobody expects you to be perfect. However, putting in the requisite time to prepare will help you deliver a better speech. You may not be able to shake your nerves entirely, but you can learn to minimize them.”

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Sharpen Your Public Speaking Skills / TED’s Secret to Great Public Speaking

4 Ways to Sharpen Your Public-Speaking Skills From Home (by Carmine Gallo)

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“The ongoing coronavirus crisis has confined many of us to our homes and has created a lot of uncertainty in our lives. But there is one thing I know for sure–it will eventually pass and you’ll be right back out there building your career, pitching your idea, or starting a business.

Take this opportunity now to build a fundamental skill that you’ll need to stand out in the workplace–public speaking. Why public speaking? Because Warren Buffett says it’s the one skill you can build today that will increase your value by 50 percent, and you can do it from home.”

  1. Watch one TED Talk a day.
  2. Record yourself.
  3. Practice in front of family and pets.
  4. Read books on communication skills.

TED’s Secret to Great Public Speaking | Chris Anderson

“There’s no single formula for a great talk, but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common. TED Curator Chris Anderson shares this secret — along with four ways to make it work for you. Do you have what it takes to share an idea worth spreading?
TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment, and Design — plus science, business, global issues, the arts, and much more.”

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How To Improve Public Speaking Skills & Confidence?

Presenting & Public Speaking Tips on How To Improve Speaking Skills & Confidence

Check out this video for tips on how to improve your Presentation & Public Speaking Skills and Confidence.

Here are the Top 10 Tips to Becoming a Better Presenter mentioned in the video:

  1. Focus on the audience.
  2. Delete all the excess text from your slides.
  3. Keep it simple!
  4. Rehearse, rehearse and rehearse.
  5. Make friend s with people.
  6. Dress to impress.
  7. Be comfortable.
  8. Stand still.
  9. Tell a story.
  10. Be enthusiastic.

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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How To Introduce A Guest Speaker?

Wondering How To Introduce A Guest Speaker Properly?

Check out the below information that will give you informative instructions on how to present a guest speaker.

“Probably the first thing you need to think about is what is your relationship in relation to the guest speaker and the audience…”

How To Present a Guest Speaker

How To Introduce a Presenter

A good guest introduction can make a huge difference in the outcome of a presentation.  Basically, your introduction should have three goals: get attention, spark interest and build anticipation. Check out the article “How to Introduce a Speaker” for more information on introducing a speaker.

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