Public speaking

Toastmasters International Announces Lisa Sun as its 2024 Golden Gavel Recipient

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters International announces Lisa Sun, entrepreneur, and national best-selling author of Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence, as the recipient of the organization's 2024 Golden Gavel Award.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters International announces Lisa Sun, entrepreneur, and national best-selling author of Gravitas: The 8 Strengths That Redefine Confidence, as the recipient of the organization's 2024 Golden Gavel Award.
  • "Lisa Sun is an electric and transformational speaker who motivates and empowers audiences with stories from her personal journey," says Radhi Spear, Toastmasters 2023-24 International President.
  • "We are thrilled to honor her as this year's Golden Gavel recipient and look forward to her inspiring our members to choose self-confidence and push past their potential to advance in their personal and professional lives."
  • "I'm honored and humbled to be recognized by Toastmasters as the 2024 Golden Gavel Award recipient," says Sun.

New Jersey Pharmacist Wins Toastmasters' 2023 World Championship of Public Speaking

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With a motivational speech titled, "Have You Been There?" Jocelyn Tyson, a 42-year-old pharmacist from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking® on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort and Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas. Tyson, 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 148 countries. Watch Tyson's winning speech here.

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  • Jocelyn Tyson, a 42-year-old pharmacist from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, won the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking® on Saturday, Aug. 19 at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort and Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas.
  • Jocelyn Tyson, won the Toastmasters 2023 World Championship of Public Speaking
    "I can't believe this is happening, it's all so surreal," said Tyson after being announced as the winner.
  • As the newly crowned World Champion of Public Speaking, she plans to continue seeking opportunities to speak in her community and will encourage others to join Toastmasters and even enter speech contests.
  • Tyson claimed the title of Toastmasters' 2023 World Champion of Public Speaking during the organization's annual convention held as a hybrid event, Aug. 16-19.

New Book Helps Business Leaders Become Powerful Speakers Using the Latest Brain Science

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blank looks. Confused expressions. People looking at their cell phones or wishing they were anywhere else. When business executives lose their audiences, it is usually because they have bought into communication myths.

Key Points: 
  • When business executives lose their audiences, it is usually because they have bought into communication myths.
  • And talking is the same whether it is to one person or an auditorium full of people.
  • — Parker Harris, CTO and co-founder, Salesforce
    "This book gives deep insights into how to be great communicators and truly impact your stakeholders.
  • As someone who used to be terrified of getting on stage, I can say 100% that Danny's system just works."

Toastmasters Announces Lisa Nichols as Keynote Speaker for 2023 International Convention in The Bahamas

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters recently unveiled renowned speaker, media personality, and corporate CEO, Lisa Nichols as the keynote speaker for its 2023 International Convention , held at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort and Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas Aug. 16-19 and as a hybrid event.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters recently unveiled renowned speaker, media personality, and corporate CEO, Lisa Nichols as the keynote speaker for its 2023 International Convention , held at the Grand Hyatt Baha Mar Resort and Convention Center in Nassau, Bahamas Aug. 16-19 and as a hybrid event.
  • Nichols will deliver her keynote presentation, "Jumpstart Your Greatness," from the main stage on Aug. 16.
  • "We couldn't be happier that Lisa Nichols will help us to kick off our highly anticipated 2023 International Convention," says Matt Kinsey, Toastmasters' 2022–23 International President.
  • To learn more about the 2023 International Convention, Aug. 16-19, and obtain a complete schedule of events, including the Opening Ceremonies, Education Sessions and the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking, visit toastmasters.org/events/2023-international-convention/hotel-travel .

New Book Helps Business Leaders Become Powerful Speakers Using the Latest Brain Science

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blank looks. Confused expressions. People looking at their cell phones or wishing they were anywhere else. When business executives lose their audiences, it is usually because they have bought into communication myths.

Key Points: 
  • When business executives lose their audiences, it is usually because they have bought into communication myths.
  • And talking is the same whether it is to one person or an auditorium full of people.
  • — Parker Harris, CTO and co-founder, Salesforce
    "This book gives deep insights into how to be great communicators and truly impact your stakeholders.
  • As someone who used to be terrified of getting on stage, I can say 100% that Danny's system just works."

Transformers Academy Unveils Their 2023 Corporate Development Programs to Upskill Its Clients' Workforce

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 27, 2022) - Transformers Academy - one of the leading providers of workforce training programs in North America that help organizations improve their ranking among top employers - recently unveiled its list of 15 corporate development programs that will commence in 2023.

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - November 27, 2022) - Transformers Academy - one of the leading providers of workforce training programs in North America that help organizations improve their ranking among top employers - recently unveiled its list of 15 corporate development programs that will commence in 2023.
  • The programs include learning sessions designed to improve the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences of individuals within the organization.
  • Founder and CEO Olia Stasiuk shared that their programs strive to increase employees' future performance and growth.
  • The company is one of the leading global providers of development programs that help individuals stay ahead of the competition in today's economic environment.

Toastmasters International Announces Dr. Shirley Davis as its 2022 Golden Gavel Recipient

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters International announces Shirley Davis, PhD, an award-winning global workforce expert with over 30 years of human resources and business experience, as the recipient of the organization's 2022 Golden Gavel Award. Davis worked in a variety of senior executive roles for several Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies. As an international speaker, she has worked in more than 30 countries on five continents and delivers more than 100 speeches a year.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Toastmasters International announces Shirley Davis, PhD, an award-winning global workforce expert with over 30 years of human resources and business experience, as the recipient of the organization's 2022 Golden Gavel Award.
  • "Dr. Shirley Davis is a renowned expert on the topics of leadership, diversity, and inclusion," says Matt Kinsey, Toastmasters' International President-Elect.
  • "It's a tremendous honor to be recognized by Toastmasters International as the 2022 Golden Gavel Award recipient," says Davis.
  • Toastmasters International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders.

The Claudine Arthurs Agency Announces the Release of Tips on Public Speaking - Ebook

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Friday, March 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Claudine Arthurs Agency is pleased to announce the release of Tips on Public Speaking, an eBook containing advice from top public speaking coaches on how to become a more effective speaker.

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  • NEW YORK, March 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Claudine Arthurs Agency is pleased to announce the release of Tips on Public Speaking, an eBook containing advice from top public speaking coaches on how to become a more effective speaker.
  • Working with a public speaking coach can be a valuable resource for anyone who wants to improve their public speaking skills.
  • The public speaking coaches appearing in the ebook offer the following tips and more; David Fisher suggests "Tell yourself you're not scared but excited!
  • The Claudine Arthurs Agency is a Public Relations and Marketing firm that assists entrepreneurs and brands in telling their stories to the world through the media.

Ivy Camps Receives Funding from MonCap and Man Capital to Accelerate Growth for K-12 EdTech Platform

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Wednesday, December 22, 2021
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Founded by Danny Hundert, Ivy Camps has taught over 1,000,000 student-hours of fun, educational content that supplements school-based learning programs.

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  • Founded by Danny Hundert, Ivy Camps has taught over 1,000,000 student-hours of fun, educational content that supplements school-based learning programs.
  • This funding round will be used to accelerate growth and expand the Company's global presence.
  • "We are pleased to welcome MonCap and Man Capital as partners in Ivy Camps," said Hundert.
  • Loutfy Mansour, CEO at Man Capital said, "Ivy Camps is changing the landscape of learning around the world.

Toastmasters Announces Speakers for 2021 Virtual Convention

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Toastmasters International announced an exciting and diverse lineup of education sessions for its 2021 International Convention , to be held virtually Aug. 23-28.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Toastmasters International announced an exciting and diverse lineup of education sessions for its 2021 International Convention , to be held virtually Aug. 23-28.
  • With 18inspiringspeaking sessions, the 2021 International Convention will feature presenters from around the world.
  • Liza Pavlakos is the recipient of Toastmasters' 2021 Golden Gavel Award.
  • Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders.