Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
(KUTV) — A husband and father of three is taking his skill of public speaking to the world stage.
"I'm hoping to become the world champion of public speaking," said Jesse Parent.
Parent, 44, is one of 100 competitors heading to a world competition in Chicago.
"Honestly, I feel very confident. If there's nerves it's really about I'm excited to go out there and try my best and to also just see a lot of the best speakers in the world," Parent said.
Parent has been mastering the art of public speaking for years.
(KUTV) — A husband and father of three is taking his skill of public speaking to the world stage.
"I'm hoping to become the world champion of public speaking," said Jesse Parent.
Parent, 44, is one of 100 competitors heading to a world competition in Chicago.
"Honestly, I feel very confident. If there's nerves it's really about I'm excited to go out there and try my best and to also just see a lot of the best speakers in the world," Parent said.
Parent has been mastering the art of public speaking for years.










