Ben Porter
Lesson Learned: When I started ICC, I was a very shy and introverted person who struggled with making eye contact. At first, I really didn't want to be there and mentioned a few times at chapter that my mom was making me do it. However, by the time I completed YSG 1, I could already see the progress I was making. In YSG 2 and 3, I wanted to be at chapter meetings. I really enjoy the friendships I have made. Now, I am much more comfortable in front of an audience and my eye contact has gotten so much better.
Induction Date: June 12, 2021
Chapter: Euangelion
Boguslawa Ndubuisi
Lesson Learned: A valuable lesson I found while working through the Young Speakers Guild Training series is that pacing your work ethics is very beneficial when you have deadlines and want to get things done on time. If you select certain things you want to do one day, and certain things you want to do the day after that (ex. memorize the first paragraph of your speech) you will be more productive than if you try to do everything in one go.
Induction Date: June 12, 2021
Chapter: One Voice
Bryce Farley
Lesson Learned: The most valuable lesson I learned through the Young Speakers Guild is how to be a better leader and a more confident speaker. I learned how my words can be a big impact for Christ in today's culture.
Induction Date: June 3, 2021
Chapter: Affirm
Caroline McPherson
Lesson Learned: What has been very for me was looking back on speeches that I felt I was being too personal or too venerable, and being blown away with the amount of respect and appreciation they had for me. Because of the self assessment at the end of every speech, I can gain encouragement from my past self.
Induction Date: June 12, 2021
Chapter: Speak FIRST
Celeste Haywood
Lesson Learned: As an extrovert, the last thing I want to be to other people is boring! The Young Speakers Guild Training Series taught me how to properly prepare a speech for my intended audience. I learned how to prepare, plan, and write engaging speeches, and then received feedback from peers, parents, coaches, and community leaders to make my speeches better! This helped me leave a positive impact on my audiences. I am very grateful for this curriculum and how much it has prepared me for the future.
Induction Date: June 3, 2021
Chapter: Speak Life
Christian Baamonde
Lesson Learned: Throughout my ICC journey, I learned how to speak effectively and with influence in order to change the world. ICC has aided me to be more confident in my interview and speaking skills and has definitely helped me stand out from the crowd. Several people have told me that I was chosen for an internship or a position because I was a confident and articulate speaker.
Induction Date: May 15, 2021
Chapter: The New Orleans Chapter
Daniel Tay Min Oon
Lesson Learned: ICC helped me to gain confidence in speaking to others both on the platform and off the platform. Through ICC, I found out that my ideas are important and learnt the necessary tools to communicate them well.
Induction Date: May 28, 2021
Chapter: Lions for the Lord
Daniella Ng
Lesson Learned: I've learned how to communicate and express my thoughts much easily than when I first joined ICC. Even though I was an outgoing person, I didn't know how to give a speech properly. ICC has really trained me through out the entire YSG portfolios on how to give a speech and even teach.
Induction Date: May 28, 2021
Chapter: Lions for the Lord
Dawson Raphael Curry
Lesson Learned: The most valuable thing I learned from the Young Speakers Guild training is the importance of giving feedback. Giving good feedback improves the students you are working with and helps you to be a better leader by growing others in their communication, character, and competence.
Induction Date: December 18, 2021
Chapter: EPIC