Let’s roll it back to October 2023. I was invited to the UTC Toastmasters Club to do a 2 hour training on Body Language and. Vocal Variety.
Read MoreUEH Debate 2023 - ISB Round Finals Gala Night
What an inspiring event!
Recently, I was invited to be a Judge at the UEH University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City & International School of Business (ISB) Debate Finals.
I am thankful for the invitation from the ISB Academic Team. This group is such a pleasure to work with.
ICIS Public Speaking Club - 'The North Star' Event
I was honored to be a Speaker at the ICIS Public Speaking Club - The North Star event at the PHIN workshop cafe in Biên Hòa province!
Read MoreFoster Vietnam Workshop
Last November, I was invited to deliver a public speaking workshop for Foster Vietnam. Foster offers a variety of platforms targeted at Vietnamese youths who want to develop their concealed abilities and most importantly, make their voices and opinions on current problems heard.
Read MoreWe're Talkin' About Practice
There’s a famous post-game interview with former NBA star Allen Iverson, who when asked about whether missed practices affected his shooting went on a cringeworthy & condescending tirade repeating the phrase, “Practice? We’re talkin’ bout practice. We're not talkin' bout the game. We talkin' about practice.”
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THE Public Speaking Course: Los Angeles, California
Back in May, I hosted a 2 day intensive workshop and while I only had two total in attendance, it was a fun two days and I think both Celeste and Becky got a ton of great techniques and one-on-one coaching!
Read MoreSpeak To Succeed: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I was super inspired meeting some of the brightest, hungriest leaders from Kuala Lumpur at a Remote Year networking event with YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative). One young lady, Sherry asked me to speak to the students at her middle school (15-16 yr olds). My mentor once told me, “Take every speaking opportunity you can get, Matthew.” OK, I can't say no!
Read MoreCommunicate Like Cousteau: Cusco, Peru
Last Wednesday, I hosted a sold-out speaking workshop in Cusco for my fellow Remotes. My hotel had a sweet space called the ‘Sun Room’ which felt perfectly Zen for practicing public speaking.
Read MoreCommunication Community: Los Angeles, California
Two years ago, I started a workshop series in the Culver City area of Los Angeles, called "Communication Community. The workshops were held every 2-3 weeks and were free to join. I did most of my advertising on Meetup.com and Facebook.
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