User:Mark Hunter Speaker

Mark Hunter is the World Champion of Public Speaking for 2009, for the Toastmasters Organization. He won this title in 2009. There are only 5 speakers from outside the North American continent ever to win this title which attracts over 35 000 competitors every year. He now provides multiple services based on Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Coaching, around the globe. He is strong Disability advocate, and a teacher, having been a school principal for over 30 years.

Mark joined the Toastmaster organization in 1995, and represented Australia in the World Championship of Public Speaking 6 times. In 2001, 2007, and in 2009 he made it through to the finals of this competition. He is passionate about what Toastmasters can do for every individual who walks through the door of a club in 116 countries around the world. It is definitely an organization where leaders are made.

He has now retired as a school principal and devotes his time to his own business which he started in 2001. This business includes providing training in public speaking and presentation skills. As a principal, Mark trained as a life coach and transferred these skills to his work. He now provides training in the art and science of coaching as a leadership tool, for those in schools and those in private industry. As a speaker Mark is able to support individuals and individuals in organizations to enhance their speaking skills to maximise their impact.

Hunter is the World Champion of Public Speaking for 2009, for the Toastmasters Organization. He won this title in 2009. There are only 5 speakers from outside the North American continent ever to win this title which attracts over 35 000 competitors every year. He now provides multiple services based on Speaking, Presentation Skills, and Coaching, around the globe. He is strong Disability advocate, and a teacher, having been a school principal for over 30 years.

Mark joined the Toastmaster organization in 1995, and represented Australia in the World Championship of Public Speaking 6 times. In 2001, 2007, and in 2009 he made it through to the finals of this competition. He is passionate about what Toastmasters can do for every individual who walks through the door of a club in 116 countries around the world. It is definitely an organization where leaders are made. He has now retired as a school principal and devotes his time to his own business which he started in 2001.

Mark had a water skiing accident in 1975, and has since used a wheelchair. He was the first primary school teacher in a wheel chair in Queensland, and was the only school principal in Australia using a wheelchair. He is a strong advocate for people with a disability. He has persisted when times were tough, and persevered when those around him would have him do otherwise. He is both an optimist and a risk taker. He has traveled the world, is passionate about life and lives it accordingly.