Aaron has worked at the highest levels of public speaking and we discuss the notion of deliberate practice and his transition to presenting online. It was so much fun to learn from one of the best!

About Our Guest - Aaron BeverlyIn August 2019, Aaron Beverly emerged as the winner of the Toastmasters International Speech Contest, an annual public speaking competition that includes over 30,000 competitors worldwide. Performing the speech entitled “An Unbelievable Story,” Aaron provided a humorous take on the heavy subject of race and the importance of “acceptance despite difference.” That speech won him the prestigious title of World Champion of Public Speaking.

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  • Aaron's award-winning speech
  • Aaron's YouTube Channel

About Your Host Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.Scottis the Standard Products—Dr. James S. Reid Chair in Management at John Carroll University. He is an associate professor and teaches courses in leadership, management skills, and executive communication. He is also a communications coach, consultant, author, podcast host, and entrepreneur. For almost two decades, he’s worked with clients to improve their leadership and communication skills.

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  • Twitter - @sjatweets

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Two Quotes We Love

  • “I view practice as internalization. So if there's anything that I'm doing, that's helping me internalize what I'm trying to get across, that's practice." - Aaron Beverly
  • "Do you see a man skillful in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men." Proverbs 22:29

Intro/Outro music by Stephen Burks of GoodCity Concepts