3rd Place Winner, 2017 World Championship of Public Speaking® , Kevin Stamper

Watch Kevin Stamper—the third place winner of the 2017 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking—deliver a speech titled, “Speak Up.” It’s about the importance of finding your voice.

[nijojohnson]

I have heard this speech so many times, I can recite this backwards. Loved this!

[paigebrewer]

I also agree this speech should have won. I found the winner's delivery to be contrived, and I felt the structure of this speech was more coherent.

[tmkevinlin]

I am so touched to hear the speech again even though I watched this many years ago.

[mahirashef]

Heard many toastmaster speeches. But this one is my favourite till now!

[adityapatil]

Easily the better speech than the first prize winner. We at Toastmasters have this habit of rewarding the technique more than the content. This was simply a better speech.

[ellenchirindo]

I bet he was one of the first in the speaking order. Judges tend to be a bit harsh at the beginning and flex as the contest goes. He deserved first place 🥇

[astitvagupta]

This one is truly amazing! People do need to speak up, because others will not come just to hear you. It is your responsibility to stand up and speak, and let others know the power of your words!

[aparnasharma]

Thank you. This was beautiful
Edit: this speech makes me tear up every time I hear it. Thanks for sharing this with us !

[kennethl]

I find his speech much better because it was authentic. :)

[chiitwanbagga]

Beautiful speech, Deserved the 1st prize for sure

[haneenahaneefa]

This is simply the best speech!! Better than the 1st prize! He had successfully involved the audience e in his speech!!

[eldorado]

Touched and inspired! Kevin Stamper, that speech is a masterpiece.

[bjmzhang]

This is the best Toastmaster speech I have ever heard !!! So inspiring !!!

[IsrarAhmad-kkpc]

Wow ! Man you are really great personality and beautiful voice..

[PeskyBird_]

One, two, three! Love the content and the delivery. Thank you for sharing!

[CamerieriZeppoleMix]

Kevin did Terrific, I watch personally over the months how the speech came to fruition he is from my club Palm Harbor, Florida #8248

[tigisthailuasfawossen]

🎉 impactful, convinced that I need to speak up more

[CamerieriZeppoleMix]

I agree he should have been First place for all the reasons that other's chose below in the comments,
i know Kevin from the beginning when he joined our Palm Harbor Toastmasters Club 8248 3 years ago

[Nurythepoodle]

Fantastic speech. Flawless, powerful delivery and beautiful story. Loved it!

[ddmax]

Should have been the champion. Way better than the actual winner. Perfect in all sense.