“Focus on what creates excellence in your world.” - Mike Carr Today’s featured author is father, husband, financial services veteran, and the 2020 World Champion of Public Speaking, Mike Carr. Mike and I talk about his preparation process for winning the title this year, the art of detachment, and more!!!   Key Things You’ll Learn: What drew Mike to politics before getting into the finance industry and becoming an award-winning speaker. How many years it took Mike to win the World Championship. His preparation process for creating the championship-winning speech. Who coached Mike to help him get the title. Why it’s better to sometimes not be attached to the result. Why you must always be adaptable. Especially as a communicator. The best listener that Mike ever met in his life.   Mike’s Site: https://www.mikecarrofficial.com/ Mike’s World Championship Winning Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK-Z-WDI3-w&ab_channel=AustinToastmasters   The opening track is titled “Gonna Fly Now Remix” by EV Sharp aka MagicMusicx. To listen and download the full track, click the following link. https://soundcloud.com/evsharp/gonna-fly-now-remix#t=0:00   Related Episodes: 3 - "The Science of Public Speaking" with Pearl Matibe @PearlMatibe: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/3-the-science-of-public-speaking-with-pearl-matibe-pearlmatibe/   119 - "A Passion for High Performance & Professional Development" with Dr. Elizabeth Carter (@eacaappeal): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/119-a-passion-for-high-performance-professional-development-with-dr-elizabeth-carter-eacaappeal/   157 - "No Sweat Speaking" with Allan Kaufman & Allan Misch (@NoSweatSpeaking): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/157-no-sweat-speaking-with-allan-kaufman-allan-misch-nosweatspeaking/   #GNPYear3 Bonus Episode 2 – “Attention Management” with Maura Nevel Thomas (@mnthomas): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/gnpyear3-bonus-episode-2-attention-management-with-maura-nevel-thomas-mnthomas/   268.5 (Host 2 Host Special) – “The Mosaic” with Daniel Bruce Levin (@dannylevin): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2685-host-2-host-special-the-mosaic-with-daniel-bruce-levin-dannylevin/   278.5 (Host 2 Host Bonus Ep.) – “Key Conversations for Leaders” with John Ryan (@keyconvo): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/2785-host-2-host-bonus-ep-key-conversations-for-leaders-with-john-ryan-keyconvo/