J.A. Gamache is in the Top 10 Best Public Speakers
in the World Amongst 25,000 Contestants 

On August 18th 2007, J.A. Gamache is the only Canadian to have made it to the finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking. He delivered a very inspirational speech called, Look Beyond the Clouds, in Phoenix, Arizona. (Click here to read the text of Gamache’s speech)

On June 2nd 2007, J.A. Gamache participated for the fifth time at the semi-finale of The World Championship of Public Speaking. He delivered his winning speech in Rochester, NY. (Click here to read the text of Gamache’s speech or to watch him delivering his speech on YouTube)
 

Keynoter and Motivational Speaker

J.A. Gamache is an internationally-acclaimed bilingual Keynoter and Inspirational Speaker. His theatre-like performance combined with his colourful speeches carry his audience in a universe where even when we loose we can still win. This touch of wisdom makes his discourses as humorous as dramatic.

J.A. Gamache gave conferences in Quebec, Ontario, British Colombia, the United States and the United Arab Emirates.

“J.A. Gamache exudes energy and vitality; he’s spontaneous and uses creativity to entertain us. It’s obvious that he has many years of experience since he possesses a remarkable sense of professionalism.”
Pascal Poitras, Product Director, Taylor Producto

“By your work, your talent and your implication in the world of the oratory, you offer us in a simple way, a very beautiful example to follow. Your successes make you a very good speaker. But especially, you help make us better people. ”
Lucie Bisson, Professional Entertainer, Monologuist and Storyteller

World Championship of Public Speaking

J.A. Gamache won the third place at the 2001 World Championship of Public Speaking.

In 2005 and 2007, J.A Gamache came first at the contest’s semi-finale making him the champion of the region covering Quebec, Ontario and the states of: New York, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. (Click here to watch the video of the contest on YouTube)

This Championship, organized by Toastmasters International (Click here to learn more) is the largest contest of public speaking in the world. It is dedicated to men and women who want to improve their communication skills. More than 25 000 members from more than 80 countries participate in the championship. J.A. Gamache now ranks among the top 10 speakers in the world.

GOOD BYE JITTERS!
77 tips to overcome your fear of public speaking

J.A. Gamache’s new book, the English version of TRAC pas TRAC; j’y vais!, is coming out in the fall of 2007 !

Research shows that more people are afraid of talking in public than to die ! “Good Bye Jitters! is the only book written on the art of public speaking that begins with a psychological explanation of how stage fright works” explained Gamache. I wrote this book to help; to say that it’s OK – you are normal. If you are afraid of public speaking it’s because your brain functions normally. You are healthy.” (Read the full article in La Presse)

Gamache is familiar with the turmoil; he used to be a shy and introverted man. In his book he discusses his own crusade on the frightening path of public speaking.

Whether you are a CEO chairing a shareholder meeting, a student presenting an oral term paper or a parent speaking in front of the PTA committee, Good Bye Jitters! teaches you strategies and tips to control and overcome the fear of public speaking.

“This is not a book that one reads once and then forgets. This is a book that one keeps close to oneself and that one consults regularly to continue to improve as speaker or presenter. Though being a trained speaker and coach, I discovered things that I did not know, and others that I used without realizing their mechanics. In brief, a fascinating, useful book and that I have not finished discovering!”
Louise Vincent, Coach and Speaker

“In his book Good Bye Jitters! J.A. goes well beyond passively describing the “What-to-Do” and right into the nitty-gritty of the “How-to-Do it”. May I suggest to you that the message in his book become your source of empowerment as you continue to conquer the fear of public speaking.”
Peter Fallnbigl, Keynote Speaker and Coach

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