Mark Whitney

HiFi-U · Writing For Speaking

Education EN ↓ 50 episodes

Writing for speaking is different than writing for writing. Five minutes or less. Five days a week. Master humorous storytelling, punch-up your podcast, close more sales, add a story arc to your Toastmasters' Speech, and tell your own jokes! Award-winning comedian, playwright, performer, and entrepreneur, Mark Whitney, is the only spoken-word artist, besides Drew Carey and Russell Brand, to be profiled in Robert McKee's, Story Magazine. www.myhifi.club

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Mark Whitney

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Success On Zoom: Stand Up. Look At The Camera. Close The Deal. 29.05.2026 18:02

HiFi Speakers’ V.P. of Education, Bruce Ellis moderated a discussion about improving your communication skills in online meetings. HiFi President, Mark Whitney was the featured speaker. Afterwards, Mark took questions. Drawing from his background in television and video production, including recently building out a four camera studio for a new podcast that launches June 9th, Mark argues that high-...

You Should Love Your Car 19.12.2025 7:20

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Full Circle By Ricky Savage 28.05.2025 4:50

Ricky Savage's speech is sparked by an uncharacteristic moment of rudeness at the gym involving a lady and her dog. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

When The Model Breaks Down By Paris Qarabaqi 27.05.2025 6:08

After moving to the U.S. for graduate studies and working as a data scientist, Paris faced significant life challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and her sister's cancer diagnosis. These experiences motivated her to reassess her definition of success, emphasizing the importance of personal connections and well-being over conventional achievements. This is a public episode. If you would like...

General Evaluator 2.0 By Bruce Ellis 26.05.2025 6:42

AI GENERATED TRANSCRIPT Speaker0: [0:00] Okay, we will now move right into our speaking portion of the meeting. And first up, we have Bruce Ellis. It'll be a five to seven minute speech. Corinne, so in case you want to know how long you need, five to seven. And today, Bruce, who is our VP of Education, will be giving a speech about General Evaluator 2.0. So please help me in welcoming Bruce Ellis...

America's Coach By Mark Whitney 24.05.2025 7:56

Mark Whitney presents an existential dilemma regarding the necessity of human intelligence and creativity in a society increasingly reliant on machine learning and artificial intelligence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Ricky Savage's Icebreaker Speech: The Road To Brazil 06.05.2025 10:31

Ricky Savage's Icebreaker Speech: The Road To Brazil This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #34 · The Value Of Smalltalk 17.03.2025 2:51

Writing For Speaking #34 · The Value Of Smalltalk This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #33 · Speaking To Entertain 08.03.2025 1:33

Writing For Speaking #33 · Speaking To Entertain This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #32 · Speaking To Persuade 07.03.2025 1:26

Writing For Speaking #32 · Speaking To Persuade This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #31 · Speaking To Inform 06.03.2025 1:15

Writing For Speaking #31 · Speaking To Inform This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #29 · Jimmy Tingle's 2010 Harvard Commencement Speech 04.03.2025 9:53

Writing For Speaking #29 · Jimmy Tingle's 2010 Harvard Commencement Speech This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #28 · What's True To You? 26.02.2025 8:13

Writing For Speaking #28 · What's True To You? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #27 · Why Toastmasters? 21.02.2025 10:36

Writing For Speaking #27 · Why Toastmasters? | Listen Now | World Champion, Lance Miller and HiFi Speakers', Mark Whitney share insights from their public speaking careers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #26 · Kai Trump and Donald Trump Jr On Public Speaking 20.02.2025 1:55

Writing For Speaking #26 · Kai Trump and Donald Trump Jr On Public Speaking This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #25 · No Notes! 19.02.2025 0:58

Writing For Speaking #25 · No Notes! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Join Toastmasters World Champ, Lance Miller and, host, Mark Whitney, for a granular level, director’s cut analysis of Miller’s iconic speech, “The Ultimate Question” 18.02.2025 39:37

Listen Or Watch Now | The 2005 World Champion of Public Speaking and master storyteller, shares insights on audience engagement, speech mechanics, humor, rhythm, and the importance of validation. CHAPTERS 0:09 The Journey to Validation1:16 Supercharge Your Storytelling Skills7:45 The Power of Decision9:25 The Ultimate Question10:11 The Quest for Change11:14 A Moment of Validation25:18 The Hero's R...

HiFi Speakers' Leadership Series: How To Grow Your Toastmasters Club 15.02.2025 18:27

Listen Or Read Now | Hi-Fi Speakers' President, Mark Whitney, on systematic communication methods, consistent follow-up, office hours for member support, a competitive speaking league, and world class customer service This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #23 · What To Memorize 15.02.2025 0:44

Writing For Speaking #23 · What To Memorize This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #22 · Get Your Minutes In 14.02.2025 0:56

Drawing from personal experiences, Zac Lyons highlights the emotional component of feedback and its importance in fostering confidence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #21 · Talk About You 11.02.2025 0:56

Writing For Speaking #20 · Evaluate To Motivate with Zac Lyons, DTM 08.02.2025 15:37

Writing For Speaking · Educational Minute #19 07.02.2025 1:31

Writing For Speaking · Educational Minute #19 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking · Educational Minute #18 06.02.2025 1:27

Writing For Speaking · Educational Minute #18 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club

Writing For Speaking #17 · 'My brother and I are hunting' 05.02.2025 1:14

Writing For Speaking · Educational Minute #17 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.myhifi.club