[56:05] The Accredited Speaker (AS) designation is reserved for Toastmasters who combine subject mastery with professional speaking skills at the highest level of proficiency. Since the program started in 1981, there have been fewer than 100, 90 to be exact at this time who have earned the coveted title. This is the audio for the unique webinar: How to Earn the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker (AS) Designation. It was hosted in January 2023 by AS We Speak, an advanced club dedicated to supporting members who are pursuing applying for the designation. Sheryl Roush, DTM, AS, PDG, CVP (right) who earned her credential in 1993, invited her fellow AS colleagues to join the conversation and leads the session.   You will hear them share their journeys, professional speaking suggestions, and tips not included in the official handbook. If you are already familiar with the AS, please note the Board recently made changes in the Accredited Speaker program for 2023. You can also view the full webinar - video at  https://youtu.be/wXeNeePm15M.          -