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Have you seen 1,000 Perfect Sayings For Every Occasion?

Writing a speech or a presentation, and stuck for words? Never again! Imagine always having the perfect thing to say - the perfect way to provoke thought, to inspire and amaze... This isn't a book of dry, dusty quotes - it's a creative goldmine of tried-and-tested powerful, witty and inspiring sayings and words of wisdom from every walk of life, for every imaginable speech, toast, pitch, presentation or social occasion - so get your copy now from Amazon!

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5 Favorite Big Stage Speeches #1

By Brian Woolf
January 14, 2022

The easiest way to improve your speaking is to study those further ahead on Speech Mountain. And the easiest way to do that - free - is to visit YouTube...

Below are five of my favorite speeches from the final round ("The Big Stage") Of Toastmasters annual World Championship of Public Speaking® (WCPS). Three highlights are noted. You will readily identify others. Do build a collection of your own favorite speeches and speakers; their skills and style are those you will likely adopt.

If interested in learning of other favorites of mine, see the other speakers in this website section and in my books The Speaker's Toolbox and The Speaker's Blueprint.

A Second Chance
Mark Brown. WCPS 1995 Winner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn8sjKcSVpo


Overcome Your Fears or They Will Overcome You
J A Gamache. WCPS 2001 Third Place
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLknqe4f5Zo


A Sink Full of Green Tomatoes
Mark Hunter. WCPS 2009 Winner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owVknp7NQVQ


Changed by a Tire
Pres Vasilev. WCPS 2013 Winner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8L68Ev8VPQ


My Life as an Underground Commodities Dealer
John Andrews. WCPS 2017 Finalist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=554GPhPzJxU


You may find it helpful viewing and critiquing one speech a night over a week. Enjoy and learn.

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Have you seen 1,000 Perfect Sayings For Every Occasion?

Writing a speech or a presentation, and stuck for words? Never again! Imagine always having the perfect thing to say - the perfect way to provoke thought, to inspire and amaze...

This isn't a book of dry, dusty quotes - it's a creative goldmine of tried-and-tested powerful, witty and inspiring sayings and words of wisdom from every walk of life, for every imaginable speech, toast, pitch, presentation or social occasion - so get your copy now from Amazon!

Impress your listeners and readers with new ideas, insightful business pitches, unforgettable speeches and toasts, and add depth to your writing. From love and laughter to history, humanity and everything in creation, this book covers the whole human experience. You'll always have just the right words, right when you need them.

This is a curated collection of knowledge, humour, inspiration, and heartfelt sentiments, all neatly themed and categorised for easy access. Widen your horizons, deepen your meaning, and become a more engaging, entertaining rising star!

This book is an absolute goldmine for writing speeches and toasts; impressing social and business contacts; widening your personal horizons; mentoring and inspiring teams; being a more thought-provoking speaker; giving business presentations and pitches; and making your social posts, podcasts and vlogs more intriguing. There's a wealth of material for everyone, and for every occasion!

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