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Join Bo and Ryan as they interview another world champ! Dwayne Smith, the 2002 International Champion of Public Speaking, is kind enough to share his wisdom with us on what it takes to be a world champ!
About Dwayne Smith: Delivering dynamic messages about personal achievement, about love of self and love of others, this self-made Winner shares his captivating life story; from the government projects where he grew up shy and quiet, to international audiences where he speaks with a voice of authority. He helps people achieve personal development and professional improvement and to love every minute of it. He challenges organizations and individuals, and lights a fire under anyone who’s ever dreamed that they can be better than their situation.
http://dwaynegsmith.com/
Hey Guys,
Please cut the meaningless idle chatter at the beginning of these podcasts. Many of us are busy and want to get to the featured event. Thanks
Wow! Dwayne Smith was so amazing. I always listen to the podcast, because I am constantly trying to improve and perfect my skill. This interview really opened my eyes. I was especially shocked when Ryan said ...igroops member "Sherita Searcy." Okay, I have to admit, that got my blood pumping. I was excited. Smile. But, overall it was a very informative podcast that I am sure I will be listening to over again -- to take more accurate notes. Thanks so much guys.
Sherita
Thank you for submitting the excellent question, Sherita!
Great interview guys - It's great to hear from Dwayne - Maybe he'll show up out here in Region I sometime soon!
Re: Being in Many Clubs - Last year I went overtime in one club before representing another club and going back to Region only to be shot down by Robert Killen (He had to shoot me because my leg was already hurt - shades of Barbaro). I had been a member of both clubs for over a year, however. What I think borders on fraud are members who join just to compete, and don't actually show up for anything else. Don't know if anyone has actually done this, or if its one of those worries (like, if we don't have a six speech rule, Zig Ziglar will enter the contest and win, and, like, thats against the spirit of Toastmasters) that doesn't actually occur.
But, as one of my early mentors told me, every rule exists because at one time, not having the rule caused a problem somewhere, sometime.
This year I'm in two clubs, but only competed at one - Metro #719 - my original club, now that I've moved back to Utah. But had I gone overtime, or lost outright, I would have had no qualms about competing at Olympic Orators, a club I joined in January, but attended since November. I go, I evaluate, I do the "minor" roles - so feel as if I would have earned the right to compete there if I chose.
Loved the podcast - GREAT guest!
I belong to three clubs, soon to be cut down to two, but I've been with those clubs for years.
We have one guy in our district who actually plans the "path of least resistance" based on which Areas and Divisions he thinks are easier to win. He has gone as high as Division with his speeches, but they are usually very, very weak.
