During my years as a student, I was actively involved in debating and public speaking, and represented the Oxford Union in national and international competition. It's nearly a decade since I last debated seriously. However, I occasionally do coaching and judging at university and schools' level.
The highlights of my debating career were:
-Winner, European Debating Championships (Berlin, 2006)
-Winner, World Masters Debating Championships (Stellenbosch, 2003)
-Winner, Adlai Stephenson North American Debating Championships (Princeton, 2004)
-English Speaking Union British National Debate Squad (2004 and 2006)
-Head of Coaching, the Oxford Union (2004-5)
I have more recently spoken in a number of public debates at the Oxford Union and continue to enjoy speaking - although these days mainly on topics I know something about. For a throw back to the old days.
The highlights of my debating career were:
-Winner, European Debating Championships (Berlin, 2006)
-Winner, World Masters Debating Championships (Stellenbosch, 2003)
-Winner, Adlai Stephenson North American Debating Championships (Princeton, 2004)
-English Speaking Union British National Debate Squad (2004 and 2006)
-Head of Coaching, the Oxford Union (2004-5)
I have more recently spoken in a number of public debates at the Oxford Union and continue to enjoy speaking - although these days mainly on topics I know something about. For a throw back to the old days.