It took Dananjaya Hettiarachchi just seven minutes and 20 seconds to deliver a speech that conquered the world of public speaking. But it took the Sri Lankan human relations consultant 10 years to reach the grand final of the Toastmasters World Championship.
Dananjaya Hettiarachchi with David Hughes, left, and Harry Lew. Picture: David Crosling
LEADER – Community Newspapers, Melbourne
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