Episode #60 - Stories That We Can Tell Ourselves & To Others: An Interview With Alexandre Matte

Storytelling is an important makeup of our overall society. By telling stories of people, places, and things, we have been able to shape generations of society over and over again, which has been greatly enhanced by the Internet. Being able to be effective in storytelling, however, means a lot more than just having a compelling message. Today's guest, the 2022 1st Runner Up (2nd Place) World Champion of Public Speaking, Alexandre Matte, shares an international perspective (& story!) about how he has been able to utilize contests and his vast connections of coaching and other resources to learn an important lesson not by being a winner in a contest, but winning so much more by the impact and continuing lessons he now shows others because of his heightened awareness. How your story translates to others is an important ingredient in becoming not only engaging, but impactful as well in all aspects of life!Guest BioA storyteller who can transport you to the time and the place he is describing, Alexandre practices the art of storytelling every day with his most difficult audience, his three daughters, aged two to ten. Recipient of the Storytellers of Canada Emerging Storyteller Award in 2018, Alexandre is a professional speaker and storyteller, and an occasional actor on stage or television! Multiple times decorated at the International Speech Contest, Alexandre finished 2nd place in the World Championship of Public Speaking in 2022, out of 30,000 contestants. After 15 years managing finances of cultural organisations, most recently as Director of Finance of the oldest cultural centre in French Ontario, he transitioned from counting to speaking. Since that time, Alexandre created the Standout Community, making professional coaching accessible to all, and is now host, along with Roger Caesar, of the weekly GREAT CONVOS podcast.Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/Alexandriste@Alexandriste on TwitterToastmasters International -Home (https://www.toastmasters.org) - Toastmasters is an international organization that has allowed many of my guests to be on the show through personal and professional connection, combining all kinds of different types of communication and leadership development. Learn more about this organization at the link provided, plus check out the "Find A Club" option where you can locate an in-person or virtual club closest to you and your likings!YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@AlexandreMatte/Website: https://www.alexandrematte.comVisit Our Website: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/Visit Our Business Website: https://www.yourspeakingvoice.bizSupport The Mission Of The Business! Donate Here: https://speaking-from-the-heart.captivate.fm/supportIntro/Outro By: Michael Dugan, Podcast Host: Voice4Chefs