Communication Skills Workshop Speech Analysis – 2008 Toastmasters World Champion of Public Speaking Winning Speech by LaShunda Rundles The Speech is left blank… Every Wednesday 10PM Eastern Time Virtual classroom https://zoom.us/j/8782712588 She will say anything and change nothing" - Barrack Obama 2008 Election "She is not qualified"--Bernie Sanders January 2016 "She is the most qualified person for the job"--Bernie Sanders July 2016   Subject: RE: 17(H) paper filers conversion to electronic filing using EDGAR Contact Name, Pdf naming conventioin: number and letters only; no special charaterist, no space, no dash, MAP © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

Workshop Schedule 1. A as in Apple 5/7/15 10:00 PM EST 2. th as in thank and th as in those 5/14/15 10:00 PM EST 3. V vs W: e.g., very well; farewell 5/21/15 10:00 PM EST 4. dg: e.g., measure, treasure, or casual 6/4/15 10:00 PM EST 5. l vs n: e.g., labor vs neighbor 6/11/15 10:00 PM EST 6. Intonation: musicality in American English 6/18/15 10:00 PM EST 7. r-controlled vowels: e.g., Girl; Word; World 6/25/15 10:00 PM EST 8. linking: e.g., good day; a lot of; because of it 7/1/15 10:00 PM EST (Wednesday given the July 4th Holiday) 9. Z: e.g., president; business 7/9/15 10:00 PM EST 10. Dropped sound: e.g., camera; favorite 7/16/15 10:00 PM EST Record your speaking and submit for feedback – fee based service © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com © Speak to Lead, LLC

Workshop Schedule 11. The American "t"- Recently; Clinton; Internet 7/30/15 10:00 PM EST 12. Vowel "OU" as in about, round, Brown 8/20/15 10:00 PM EST 13. Nasalize your sound - as in Banana, Amanda, Round 8/27/15 10:00 PM EST 14. Word Stress - as in classroom vs large room 9/3/15 10:00 PM EST 15. Weak form - as in big man; handbag 9/10/15 10:00 PM EST 16. Staircase Method 9/17/15 10:00 PM EST 17. Thought Group Method 9/24/15 10:00 PM EST 18. Pitch and Pace Method 10/1/15 10:00 PM EST 19. American "L" as in Yellow, Billion; Ability 10/8/15 10:00 PM EST 20. Reduced Sound - Like it, like him, like her, and like them 10/15/15 10:00 PM EST Record your speaking and submit for feedback – fee based service http://www.cinfoshare.org/services/communications/accent-reduction © Speak to Lead, LLC © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

Workshop Schedule 21. Ben Franklin Approach X 22. Vowel “O” as in Boss, Hot 23. Long Vowels vs Short Vowels x 24. Read a Great Letter (Zuckerberg) 25. Read a Great Letter 2 (Zuckerberg) 26. American Schwa as in Beautiful, California 27. Equal Opportunity for Education 1/13/2016 28. “I have a dream” speech analysis 1/20/2016 29. How to order a Starbucks Coffee 1/27/2016 30. Anti-Affirmative Actions 2/3/2016 Record your speaking and submit for feedback – fee based service © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com © Speak to Lead, LLC

Workshop Schedule 31. Long, Complicated words 2/10/2016 32. Support Peter Liang 2/17/2016 33. Support Peter Liang – Second Wave 2/24/2016 34. Support Hydrologist, Sherry Chen 3/2/2016 35. Republican Presidential Candidates 3/9/2016 36. TED talk -Three Things I Learned While My Plane Crashed 5/11/2016 37. TED Talk - Eight Secrets of Success 5/18/2016 38. TED talk -Stacey Kramer: The best gift I ever survived 5/25/2016 39. Laura Trice: Remember to say thank you 6/1/2016 40. Matt Cutts: Try something new for 30 days 6/8/2016 Record your speaking and submit for feedback – fee based service © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com © Speak to Lead, LLC

Workshop Schedule 41. Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids (Part 1) 6/15/2016 42. Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids (Part 2) 6/22/2016 43. David Cameron Speech after Brexit 6/29/2016 44. Sam Berns: My philosophy for a happy life (part 1) 7/6/2016 45. Sam Berns: My philosophy for a happy life (part 2) 7/13/2016 46. Charlie Todd: The shared experience of absurdity (Part 1) 7/20/2016 47. Donald J. Trump: RNC Acceptance Speech 2016 (1) 7/27/2016 48. Donald J. Trump: Ashburn Rally Speech 2016 8/3/2016 Record your speaking and submit for feedback – fee based service © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com © Speak to Lead, LLC

Workshop Schedule 49. TED’s Secrete to Great Public Speaking 8/10/16 50. “Your body language shapes who you are” by Amy Cuddy 8/17/16 51. Joe Wong at Radio-Television Correspondents Association Dinner 8/24/16 52. “Outsmart; Outlast” by Darren Tay, 2016 Toastmasters of World Champion of Public Speaking 8/31/16 53. “The power of words” by MOHAMMED QAHTANI, 2015 Toastmasters of World Champion of Public Speaking 9/7/16 54. “I See Something” by Dananjaya Hettiarachchi , 2014 World Champion of Public Speaking 9/14/16 55. “Change by Tire” by Presiyan Vasilev 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking 9/21/16 Record your speaking and submit for feedback – fee based service © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com © Speak to Lead, LLC

Workshop Schedule 56. “Trust is a must” by Ryan Avery 2012 World Champion of Public Speaking 9/28/16 57. “Just So Lucky” by Jock Elliott 2011 World Champion of Public Speaking 10/5/16 58. “Interview the Champion” David Henderson 2010 World Champion of Public Speaking 10/12/16 59. “A Sink Full of Green Tomatoes” by Mark Hunter, 2009 World Champion of Public Speaking 10/17/16 60. LaShunda Rundles, a lost angle, 1969-2012. 2008 World Champion of Public Speaking 10/24/16 Record your speaking and submit for feedback – fee based service © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com © Speak to Lead, LLC

Eulogy On August 21, 2012, an angel flew into Heaven to take center stage and forever “Speak” about the joys of not letting your external pain stop you from your ultimate purpose here on earth.  However, before flapping her wings and deservingly rising high above those fluffy white clouds in the sky, LaShunda Rundles, died of Lupus complication, left a remarkable, intangible legacy for those who knew her and even for those whose paths she never passed. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. This results in symptoms such as inflammation, swelling, and damage to joints, skin, kidneys, blood, the heart, and lungs. Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Speech Techniques 1. Clear introduction 2. Organization / examples 3. Appropriate tone and voice as instrument 4. Body language/visual aides/hands/arms 5. Eye contact Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Speech Techniques 6. Kept the audience’s attention 7. Minimal distractions 8. Word usage/descriptive vocabulary 9. Summarizing conclusion 10. Won the Q and A Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Question: How did you develop a passion for public speaking? My passion for public speaking began as the youngest in a family of achievers. We all looked for our time to shine. My parents were both educators and rewarded participation in extra curricular activities. My mother was a teacher and majored in English. She loved poetry and often used recitation as punishment for us. We would have to memorize pieces and learn to effectively interpret the meaning and deliver it to her satisfaction to get off the hook. I enjoyed singing in the choir and being in church so much as the daughter and granddaughter of ministers, speaking was just something that came naturally. Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Question: Several titles are now associated with your name: “World Champion of Public Speaking 2008”, “first woman to win since 1986”, “first African American woman to ever win”. Describe what these accolades mean to you. The titles are all wonderful. I am proud to represent women, the African American community, and people with disabilities. However, my favorite title is Dennis’ mom. When he was proud of me, it made all the difference in the world to me. I just want him to know that with hard work and dedication your rewards will come. Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Question: What was the core message in your championship speech? What prompted you to choose this theme? The theme of my speech was to speak up. People sit in silence so much afraid to express themselves and it often diminishes the quality of their lives and those that they love. The fear people have has to be overcome and the purpose has to be the passion. I chose this theme because growing up, I saw so many people abused because of their silence. I witnessed people be broken because they would not speak in their own defense. Most painfully, I watched my mother die from cancer. When she began to finally complain, it was too late. I am sure that she had symptoms long before she revealed it to us. She was the kind of person who would grin and bear it. She was so giving that she didn’t ever want to feel like she was imposing on anyone. I believe that her silence allowed the cancer to take [her] life because it was about one month from her diagnosis until her death. Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Question: Having gone through six separate speech contests this year, what lessons have you learned from competitive speaking? The thing I learned most from competitive speaking is that you have to stay genuine. As you advance you have all of these new people in your life. Some of them do not have your best interests at heart. I learned so much about defining human emotions and seeing what does and doesn’t work. Through evaluations, I learned so much about writing and really listening. I also learned about putting filters in place. I actually had someone evaluate me and slam my gestures, my voice, my enunciation, and me referencing my ethnicity. After the tears dried up, I realized that some people just have evil intentions. Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Question: What personal goal did you set when you entered the speech contest this year? Were you aiming for the World Championship, or did you have a different goal? People have asked me if I started out with winning the championship in mind. In reality, after almost losing my life, I set out to fulfill my part of a promise to God. When He brought me from 90 pounds and a feeding tube back to walking around and caring for my son, I knew I had to acknowledge His power. In addition, my club had such faith in me and supported me so much while I was in the hospital, I wanted to make them proud. I have the most awesome club and I love them. They are my family. They let me talk about what was going on in my life and I drew so much strength from it, I couldn’t help but try for them. Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Question: You are a lupus survivor, and I’ve read that you hope to become the national spokesperson for the Lupus Foundation of America. What would it mean to you to be able to accomplish this? People who do not understand lupus do not have an idea of what I deal with each day. There are thousands of people living in pain daily. I want to raise money, awareness, and understanding. I don’t want people to live with the shame that I did for many years wanting to hide it. My skin is not flawless, my scars are many, but my resolve is unbreakable. I want to bring hope to the lives of those that know what it is really like to have a “good” day. As the awareness grows the quality of life for many people will mean many more “good” days and better yet restful nights. In a world of limited resources we have to fight for our piece of the pie. Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

LaShunda Rundles Question: What other advice can you give to Six Minutes readers who are striving to become more confident and effective speakers? To become a better speaker I encourage people to just practice, practice, practice. You have to get comfortable in your own skin. Also, be open to feedback. I believe that being able to expose yourself to a variety of settings for feedback assures the universal appeal of your message. Assemble a group of honest coaches who will tell you without the sugar coating what works. Don’t be so resolute that you cannot accept honest and reasonable criticisms. After all you are not talking to yourself, but if you don’t have enough care to consider the audience, you will be very soon. Three level of English speaking Formal Colloquial Very casual – nigh club; your intimate person © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com

Coach Mike’s Bio 教练Mike拥有19年美国知名公司经验(包括13年以上领导层经验（四大会计师事务所及美国联邦金融监管机构），持有特许金融师(CFA)和注册会计师(CPA)执照，工商管理硕士(MBA, Smith School) Mike是Toastmasters的成员。Toastmasters是一个专门培养沟通和领导能力的国际组织，在全球116个国家拥有分支机构。Mike拥有Distinguished Toastmasters (“ DTM”) 称号 Mike在Washington, DC地区的Toastmasters演讲（励志，幽默及即兴演讲）比赛中取得过冠亚军的成绩 Coached immigrants, professionals and youths in pubic speaking, critical listening, and social intelligence for over five years Accent Reduction, Public Speaking, Job Interview and Soft Skills Training (Fee based, one-to-one coaching) (703) 606-0270 / mnie88@gmail.com / “mnie0002” on WeChat Coach Mike's website at: http://speaktolead.us Prior weeks’ workshops can be found at http://www.cinfoshare.org/services/communications/accent-reduction © Speak to Lead, LLC. http://speaktolead.us Contact Coach Mike at 703-606-0270 or mnie88@gmail.com © Speak to Lead, LLC