What People DON’T See

This photo of me was taken in 2014 when I won first place in the Humorous Speech Contest for my Toastmasters International district.

As you can see here, I am all smiles as it was truly one of the happiest days of my life. However…

What you DON’T see is all that happened behind the scenes to get to this unforgettable moment!

The many nights of writing and re-writing…
Deciding what content to keep and what to cut so that I wouldn’t go over time and be disqualified…
Practicing the speech in front of MULTIPLE groups to get a variety of feedback…
Changing the ending three times throughout stages of the contest because nothing felt quite “right”…
Practicing the speech in front of a big mirror in a studio the night before the contest, to see how my body language and words aligned…
Mentally preparing myself (read: calming my nerves) before each audience leading up to the district contest…
Wondering if this speech was ever “good” enough to win…

Once I finally made it to the district after winning three prior rounds, I had to compete against seven other amazing speakers to capture first place. No easy feat!!

Why am I telling you this??

Because so many people see the glory of an achievement, but not all the grit that went into it. 

Whether your desire is to dazzle in a speech contest, deliver compelling presentations for work or church, or simply to present without feeling like your heart will jump into your throat – mastering the must-have fundamentals of public speaking is the first step. That’s the work, or grit, that has to be put in first.

My NEW Slay the Stage! interactive coaching program will break down the foundational elements of excellent public speaking over the course of 6 sessions, so that you start off on the right foot on your speaking journey!

BEGINS SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 (6 Sessions via Zoom video) | 6:30pm EST/ 3:30pm Pacific

Topics will include:

• An easy structure for formatting content in a clear, logical way
• Important questions to ask yourself as you’re putting content together, so you know what to include
• Solid engagement and delivery techniques to keep audiences on the edge of their seat instead of falling asleep
• Strategies for managing nervousness so you show up confident and present, instead of dreading your time to shine
• Solutions to common challenges that plague many speakers
• Best tactics for practicing and remembering your material

So who is this program for??

• New speakers who need to master the public speaking essentials
• Experienced speakers who need a refresher to sharpen their skills
• Anyone who has to give presentations and/or wants to be ready to rise to the occasion, including those in corporate, churches, nonprofits, and entrepreneurs

**This virtual small group coaching program is only open to 10 participants for maximum value and feedback.**

For a limited time, save $100 when you enroll! Get more details here.

Don’t miss out on securing your virtual seat today!

P.S. You can check out my first place-winning speech here for a good laugh. 🙂

Warmly,

Roquita