ultimate speaker competition philadelphia, august 27-29, 2026
Which One are You?
INSPIRER STORYTELLER EXPERT
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Which One are You?
INSPIRER STORYTELLER EXPERT

🔥 LIMITED CLASSIC COMPETITOR SPOTS AVAILABLE! 🔥
🎙️ Speaking Life Competitor Spotlight Panel
Participate in a special panel episode of the Speaking Life podcast with Christoff J Weihman alongside fellow Ultimate Speaker Competition competitors. Share your message, introduce your work and brand, and build visibility before the competition.
📰 National Press Release Recognition
Gain added visibility through inclusion in the Ultimate Speaker Competition National Press Release, highlighting your participation and introducing your name to a broader audience.
📸 Professional Stage Photography
Receive 10 professionally captured stage photographs showcasing your confidence, presence, and professionalism on stage, perfect for your marketing, website, and social media.
📝 Personalized Judges' Feedback
Receive valuable feedback and constructive insights from our distinguished panel of judges to strengthen your message, presentation, and stage presence.
🎓 Ultimate Speaker Workshop
Participate in expert speaker coaching and training designed to elevate your confidence, sharpen your message, strengthen your audience connection, and prepare you to deliver your best presentation.
📖 Ultimate Speaker Competition Journal
Capture your journey throughout the competition with a keepsake journal designed for reflection, growth, and continued speaker development.
🎙️ Podcast & Media Connection Opportunities
Expand your visibility through introductions and opportunities to connect with podcast hosts and media professionals within our growing speaker community.
🤝 Strategic Networking & Collaboration Sessions
Participate in four exclusive pre-event Zoom sessions designed to build meaningful relationships, exchange ideas, encourage collaboration, and prepare for an unforgettable competition experience.
🌐 Speaking Community & Professional Connections
Become part of a growing community of speakers while building meaningful relationships with fellow competitors, judges, organizers, and industry professionals that can continue long after the competition concludes.
🎟️ Complimentary Guest Tickets
Invite two guests to experience the Ultimate Speaker Competition and cheer you on from the audience, a $200 value.
🎁 Bonus Resources
📝 Crafting Your Impactful Message Template
Develop a compelling message that connects, inspires, and leaves a lasting impression.
🧲 Audience Attention Magnetizer Cheat Sheet
Learn practical strategies to capture and maintain audience attention from the moment you begin speaking.
🌟 Additional Bonus Resources
Receive exclusive tools and resources designed to support your continued growth and success as a speaker.

Receive professionally recorded video of your Ultimate Speaker Competition presentation, giving you a powerful marketing asset to showcase your message and elevate your speaker brand.
• Preliminary Round: Receive one professionally edited presentation video.
• Advance to the Semi-Finals: Receive two presentation videos.
• Advance to the Finals: Receive three presentation videos.
(Combined value up to $700.)
Receive professionally edited B-roll and short-form video clips from your presentation, perfect for creating social media content, promotional videos, and your speaker reel.
Receive six additional candid photographs captured throughout the Ultimate Speaker Competition experience.
Enjoy a special VIP experience designed to create meaningful connections with fellow VIP competitors while experiencing unique elements inspired by the host city.
Be the featured guest in a dedicated episode of Speaking Life with Christoff J. Weihman, providing an opportunity to share your story, message, business, and expertise with a broader audience.
Receive a total of four complimentary guest tickets so your family, friends, clients, or colleagues can experience the Ultimate Speaker Competition and support you throughout the event.
Enjoy reserved front-row seating throughout the competition for convenient access and an enhanced event experience.
Enjoy lunch provided during each day of the competition. Additional guest lunches may be purchased separately.
Your competition presentation video will be featured on the Ultimate Speaker Competition YouTube channel, providing additional visibility following the event.
Receive a complimentary copy of The Customer Experience by #1 Bestselling Author Christoff J. Weihman.
Receive a 30-minute private speaker coaching session with International Speaker, Speaker Empowerment Coach, and Ultimate Speaker Competition Creator & Producer Christoff J. Weihman to support your continued growth and development.
Receive exclusive VIP resources, surprises, and special touches designed to make your Ultimate Speaker Competition experience even more rewarding.
Inspirer
Inspirational/Motivational-You tend to share stories that are emotional, uplifting, encouraging, more free flow, less structured
Expert
You speak from your years of expertise on a specific subject or topic. You equip people to excel, grow some aspect of their business or professional life.
Storyteller
You take the audience on a jour
Inspirer
Inspirational/Motivational-You tend to share stories that are emotional, uplifting, encouraging, more free flow, less structured
Expert
You speak from your years of expertise on a specific subject or topic. You equip people to excel, grow some aspect of their business or professional life.
Storyteller
You take the audience on a journey, weaving a story that is compelling and shares a message or a lesson .
**Of course we know that all Speakers tell Stories, all are Experts in their own right & all seek to Inspire. We are asking you to choose the style that most expresses you.
5-7 Speakers from a Category each speak for 6 Minutes
Judges Share Feedback/ Audience also votes. Audience participation will contribute to overall scoring
Rounds 1, 2, 3 all follow the same format.
Top 2 from each category move forward for Semi-Finals
Round 4 -Semi-Finals:
6 Competitors-2 from each of the 3 Categories speak for 6 minutes
5-7 Speakers from a Category each speak for 6 Minutes
Judges Share Feedback/ Audience also votes. Audience participation will contribute to overall scoring
Rounds 1, 2, 3 all follow the same format.
Top 2 from each category move forward for Semi-Finals
Round 4 -Semi-Finals:
6 Competitors-2 from each of the 3 Categories speak for 6 minutes (different speech than in their previous round)
The top 2 will move on to the Final round irrespective of which Category they originally competed in.
Judging same as in First 3 Rounds
**Round 5 -Final -Top 2 Compete Each speaking for 7 minutes EXTEMPORANEOUSLY
1 SPEAKER is Declared Winner through Judges' scoring & Audience vote
and crowned the Ultimate Speaker Competition Champion
Speaker Competitors receive:
*Professional video recording of their presentation(s) (Only VIP Premier)
*Professional Photographs 'in action' on stage
*2 Complimentary Tickets to Event
*Opportunity to obtain Video Testimonials from Audience
PRIZES:
Media Exposure
Stage Opportunities
Prizes & Awards to be Announced!
Location: Philadelphia, PA
TBA
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Speaker Competitors receive:
*Professional video recording of their presentation(s) (Only VIP Premier)
*Professional Photographs 'in action' on stage
*2 Complimentary Tickets to Event
*Opportunity to obtain Video Testimonials from Audience
PRIZES:
Media Exposure
Stage Opportunities
Prizes & Awards to be Announced!
Location: Philadelphia, PA
TBA
Choose your path to the stage! Explore our two speaker competitor levels and pricing options. Click the button below to discover which level is right for you.

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As a Speaker Participant at the Ultimate Speaker Competition, you are at the heart of a transformative journey. You are not just an attendee; you are an active seeker of knowledge, growth, and empowerment in the realm of public speaking and leadership.
You have a voice and a message that yearns to be heard. Maybe you've taken the stage before but felt that something was missing, or perhaps you're on the cusp of stepping into the speaking world for the first time. You recognize that speaking is more than just words; it's about connecting, inspiring, and leading with heart and authenticity.
This event is your stepping stone. Through expert-led workshops, hands-on training, and inspiring networking opportunities, you'll gain the skills, confidence, and connections to transform your speaking aspirations into reality. You'll leave not just with enhanced abilities but with a renewed sense of purpose and direction in your speaking journey.
By participating in the Ultimate Speaker Competition, you are taking a significant leap towards becoming the speaker you've always aspired to be. You're not just learning to speak; you're learning to inspire, to lead, and to make a meaningful impact through your words. This is where your journey to becoming an influential and heart-centered speaker truly begins.
Ready to take the stage or learn more about the Ultimate Speaker Competition? Schedule a Zoom call with me, Christoff J. Weihman, for all the details! Click the button below to get started.
1. Share your message/your story in-person onstage in front of a live audience (not on Zoom), with event producers and event planners present who are seeking speakers for their stages. Each Participant will take the stage multiple times
2. Get National Media Exposure! For you, your brand, your message, your mission.
3. Receive Professional Video (INCLUDED IN VIP PREMIERE) and Professional Photos of you onstage (included in your registration)-assets vital to your speaker media kit.
4. Connect with other Heart-Centered Speakers who are looking to collaborate and create joint ventures.
5. Learn How to Get Booked, Get Paid and Grow your Speaking Business even more.
6. Your Gifts are NOT for you. It’s time to stop playing small. Step outside your comfort zone and break through your limiting beliefs.
7. Elevate Your Skillset and Mindset-Speaker Workshop Empowers and Equips you to become even more effective and impactful on stage-
8. Connect with World-Class Publishers Partners-Opportunity to have your story featured in USC Collaboration Book and/or to write your own solo book and Become a Bestselling Author.
9. Become a part of a Thriving, Supportive, Empowering Speaker Community that is Committed to Your Success that can open more doors for your speaking career. You don’t have to do this alone!
10. Awards, Prizes and Accolades-When you challenge yourself, regardless of how you place in the competition, you will have a Feeling of Accomplishment for which you should be proud of yourself.
If you're inspired to speak or want to know more information, you may schedule a Zoom call with me, Christoff J Weihman. Click the button below to schedule:

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Christoff J Weihman, founder of the Ultimate Speaker Competition and The Heart-Centered Summit, stands as an influential Speaker Empowerment Coach, renowned for his inspirational role in public speaking and leadership. Driven by a passion for empowering heart-centered leaders and speakers, Christoff has become a pivotal figure in fostering personal and professional growth.
Christoff's journey in the speaking realm includes founding the Ultimate Speaker Competition and creating acclaimed speaker coaching programs like Engage the Stage and Standing Ovation Speaker Coaching. His experience, enriched by mentoring from industry greats like Les Brown, Dave VanHoose, and Bill Walsh, has made him a sought-after mentor for those aiming to make an indelible mark in public speaking.
Known for a unique approach that goes beyond traditional coaching, Christoff focuses on nurturing the speaker’s essence, refining their message, and amplifying their influence. His programs offer transformative experiences, blending educational richness with authentic, impactful communication.
A Number 1 Bestselling Author and Co-Executive Producer of the SPEAK UP TV show, Christoff's profound influence in the speaking world is undeniable. He embodies the mantra, “You have greatness within you,” empowering speakers to unlock their extraordinary potential.

With over 30 years as an RN, Michelle is a revered leader and role model, deeply committed to improving healthcare. She speaks nationwide on healthcare leadership and broader life topics. Alongside her husband, Christoff J. Weihman, she runs The Ultimate Speaker Competition, empowering speakers to share their stories. Outside of her impactful work, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband and their five puppies.
CEO The Los Angeles Tribune
2nd Place Winner/ EXPERT
Philadelphia, July 2022
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