Clifford Hurst

Clifford Hurst

Twenty years from now you’ll be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did

Mark Twain

Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value

Albert Einstein

What I like about Cornerstone Communicators Advanced Toastmasters

It’s a friendly supportive club which with the shared knowledge you can draw on and the encouragement of its experienced members has enabled me to move beyond the level I was achieving at my home club.

What I do for work

Finance Director

My Toastmaster clubs and offices held

Berkhamsted Speakers and Cornerstone, in both of which I have held various committee roles (President, VPE, VPPR, Secretary) and Area Director.

Areas of expertise

I have competed at Division Level in all 4 speaking contests, achieved my DTM after 12 years in 2020 and have led workshops on Improvisation, Debating, and PR (Crisis Management, Speaking to Journalists and Answering Techniques used by Politicians).

Workshops on presentations using visual aids (PowerPoint)

Cornerstone Challenges (learn more)

  1. To try Stand Up Comedy
  2. Do more Improvisation
  3. Debating