# Ep. 374 THE STORY BEHIND THE CHAMPION WITH DIRCEU DA SILVA

An episode of [Unforgettable Presentations](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1477002072), 22 Oct 2026, 1 h 09 min.

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Every August, Toastmasters International crowns a new World Champion of Public Speaking. In today's episode, Mark and Darren have a heart-to-heart chat with 2026 WCPS Dirceu da Silva, as he unveils the story behind his Toastmasters journey, and the process behind his success. SNIPPETS: • Focus on becoming better immediately • Seek the patterns that make a good competition speech • Treat every club speech as a competition speech • Start preparing for the contest early • Never miss a chance to learn from a World Champion • Keep your vision clear and your commitment alive • Fellow contestants make us better • Think about yourself & your goals differently and daily • Prepare as if you are on the finals stage • Make sure your message is universal • Winning takes a lot of work • The title brings privilege and responsibility • You shouldn't judge the value of the feedback by the person who's giving it • The title isn't for the chosen few, but for the few who chose to take the steps Work with Mark and Darren: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com/get-a-speaking-coach/ Check Out Stage Time University: https://www.stagetimeuniversity.com

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