My first ever Motivational Guest Speaking appearence!

500lbs2marathon
500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
edited September 2024 in Success Stories
I was invited by one of my local running clubs, SIAC (Staten Island Athletic Club) to speak at their monthly meeting.

Here is the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MatMIxFoKNA

I was nervous, but did my best to not let that show!

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  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    You did a great job!!
  • lovessweets
    lovessweets Posts: 32 Member
    That is great well done. You should be very happy you came across very well.
  • k2d4p
    k2d4p Posts: 441 Member
    Awesome!
  • Butrfli
    Butrfli Posts: 50 Member
    Awesome! Loved watching your video and intently listened to every word you said. It's all so important for all of us. You are a great inspiration and I look forward to watching more!
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    Awesome! Loved watching your video and intently listened to every word you said. It's all so important for all of us. You are a great inspiration and I look forward to watching more!

    Thanx so much!! Please feel free to visit my site anytime and keep in touch! :)
  • chellaJKR
    chellaJKR Posts: 146 Member
    Great talk! Just the right amount of personal mixed with "you can too!" Loved it- You seemed more nervous when you were done! Haha, really good job, what an honour!
  • mikethom
    mikethom Posts: 183 Member
    Congratulations! Your story can be an insperation for all, it certainly is for me. I don't have the time right now but I'll watch the video later.

    I would expect that you'll probably get many oppertunities to do this kind of thing. I just wanted to mention that if you want to improve your public speaking abilities you could check out Toastmasters (www.toastmasters.org) this is a non-profit public speaking and leadership development organization. There are probably several clubs in your area, guests are encouraged and I'd recommend checking out a least 2 or 3 as the culture of each club can be quite different.
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    Thanx!
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    bump!
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Awesome!
  • mikethom
    mikethom Posts: 183 Member
    That was great! A good message!
  • allehp
    allehp Posts: 96 Member
    Wow wow wow!! That was wonderful! You are an inspiration. :) Congrats!
  • nuttyfamily
    nuttyfamily Posts: 3,394 Member
    Congrats! You are an inspiration!

    I loved checking out your blog too.
  • Izable2011
    Izable2011 Posts: 755 Member
    Thanks for sharing! You did great & should be proud.
  • 500lbs2marathon
    500lbs2marathon Posts: 542 Member
    Wow wow wow!! That was wonderful! You are an inspiration. :) Congrats!

    Thanx :)
  • GreenLifeGirl
    GreenLifeGirl Posts: 381 Member
    So inspiring! That is great!
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,159 Member
    Awesome for you.

    But there's not enough money in the world to get me to get up and speak in front of people. I even turned down teaching a class at work that my boss wanted me to do. I said no. He tried to imply that saying no might negatively affect my bonus. I told him he had to do what he had to do, but I was not doing it.
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