Today is the last day to get the early-bird discount for the Spectacular Speaking event in Warsaw. This is quite an opportunity that should not be missed!
In my time as a Toastmaster, I've found that the number one fear of people, repeatedly confirmed by survey after survey, is the fear of public speaking. What this fear really means is not that people will somehow be mortally wounded by a podium or microphone, but that they're afraid that they'll be publicly embarrassed. Then this fear goes off the irrational deep-end and peoples' subconscious comes up with all kinds of reasons why you'll fail and all kinds of consequences of how this will doom you forever. Toastmasters can really help people to overcome this fear and to use the nervousness that they feel prior to speaking, to their advantage.
Spectacular Speaking holds workshops where people can learn from incredible speakers and get the chance to put those tips into action. If you're already a good speaker, attending a Spectacular Speaking event can super charge your public speaking and presentation abilities. You'll learn about how to structure a solid presentation, how to develop and deliver a compelling story, how to use the stage effectively, how to craft convincing arguments and influential strategies, how to find your unique voice, and more. Imagine being able to use these things when you're speaking in front of clients, your boss, your team, and in so many situations this will help you to succeed.
I've only been a Toastmaster since June 2011, but I've already gotten so much out of the it. I've met some truly wonderful and remarkable people, including 3 of the speakers that will be at the Warsaw event. I watched Florian host one of the International Speech Competition contests at the District 59 Spring Conference and was really impressed with the presence he had and I've heard a few Toastmasters talk about what a good speaker he is. I had heard about Olivia Schofield's experience in the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking finals and how she had dazzled the crowd there, I was excited to be able to meet her and to actually be able to talk to her at the District 59 Spring Conference. I've had the privilege of taking part in a workshop that John Zimmer did at the District 59 Fall Conference and I got to see him win the International Speech Contest at District 59 Spring Conference. Some of my Toastmaster friends had told me that John was a great speaker, but I was blown away when I saw him. I've heard great things about the other 3 speakers, but I'm looking forward to seeing all of them in action in Warsaw on March 14th and 15th.
Another thing that I find exciting about the Spectacular Speaking event in Warsaw, is the value. America has had conferences like this for a long time in places like Las Vegas or Los Angeles, but here in Europe we have the chance to learn from these 6 Spectacular Speakers and we don't have to travel all the way to America do it, we only need to get to Warsaw! I've heard a past winner of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking tell the audience how he commands a five figure speaking fee when he does corporate events. The normal, non-discounted price to attend a Spectacular Speaking event is not anywhere near that expensive!
If you act today (January 31, 2014) you can still take advantage of the January Early-bird pricing. This means that you'll be able to take 15% off the already reasonably priced event costs. Be sure to check out the Spectacular Speaking website for more details. I'm looking forward to the Spectacular Speaking event in Warsaw, I hope that I'll see you there.
Darryl
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