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No sinner was ever saved after the first 20 minutes of a sermon. Mark Twain
Talking and eloquence are not the same: to speak and to speak well, are two different things. Ben Johnson
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Helen Keller
Happiness is neither acquired nor attained. It is quietly invited into your life. Jim Barber
This is the stuff dreams are made of. Humphrey Bogart to Ward Bond in "The Maltese Falcon" |
August 7
Professional Speakers Day
August 7 is Professional Speakers Day, a day honoring those individuals who move and inform others through the magic of the spoken word.
Want to become a professional speaker? Check out these resources:
The National Speakers Association (NSA) has a membership of 3,500 professional speakers; it has been estimated that the total number of professional speakers worldwide is between 10,000 and 20,000.
Toastmasters International helps hundreds of thousands of people worldwide strengthen their public speaking skills. Many Toastmasters have gone on to successful careers as professional speakers!
The Free to Fee Speaker Career Development Center provides an 8-week guidance and coaching program for pursuing your dream career.