#240: Jocelyn B. Tyson—2023 World Champion of Public Speaking
Nov 1, 2023
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Jocelyn B. Tyson, 2023 World Champion of Public Speaking, shares her journey to the main stage, challenges of preparing for a speech competition, overcoming adversity and achieving greatness. She also discusses the importance of conveying a personal story and using Toastmasters title to give back. Additionally, learn how to connect with Jocelyn through LinkedIn, get insights on her feature in Toastmaster magazine, and discover a promotion code for a 50% discount on personalized books from POCES.AI.
Jocelyn Tyson, the newest world champion of public speaking, won the International Speech Contest for the first time and discussed the challenges she faced during the competition.
Jocelyn emphasized the importance of listening to herself and trusted her instincts to create a powerful speech, showcasing the significance of mentors in Toastmasters.
Deep dives
Interview with Jocelyn Tyson, World Champion of Public Speaking
In this podcast episode, Jocelyn Tyson, the newest world champion of public speaking, is interviewed. Jocelyn, who works as a vaccine health and science specialist, shares her experience competing in the International Speech Contest for the first time. She initially aimed for the district level, but ended up winning the finals out of seven contestants. Despite being a first-timer, Jocelyn performed confidently and surprised herself with the win. The episode discusses the challenges she faced, including starting a new job and moving just weeks before the finals. Jocelyn also shares insights into her speech development process, the importance of feedback, and the influence of her mentor.
Themes of Overcoming Adversity and Empowerment
Jocelyn's winning speech revolves around the theme of overcoming adversity, a recurring theme in her life. The speech contrasts her experiences as a sore loser in games with the challenges she faced in the triathlon, where she wasn't sure if she wanted to continue after falling. This theme demonstrates her resilience and determination. The podcast episode also highlights the significance of having three women as the winners of the World Championship of Public Speaking, showcasing empowerment and breaking barriers in public speaking.
Jocelyn's Approach to Speech Development and Mentorship
Jocelyn chose to develop her winning speech on her own, without the assistance of a professional coach. She wanted to test her abilities and trusted her instincts to create a powerful speech. She valued the guidance of her mentor, Rhonda Young, who emphasized listening to herself and finding what resonates with her. Jocelyn appreciates the role mentors play in Toastmasters and plans to give back by teaching and coaching others.
Future Goals and Growth in Toastmasters
Jocelyn plans to continue her journey in Toastmasters and aims to attain the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) designation. She wants to improve her speaking skills, write great speeches, and use her platform to inspire others. Jocelyn expresses excitement about connecting with different clubs and districts, delivering more speeches, and spreading positive messages of overcoming inner critics, persistence, and inspiration.