I had to speak at a meeting at work and spent a week drafting up my speech. Because of this I performed well.
I had to speak at a meeting at work and spent a week drafting up my speech. Because of this I performed well.
user
Seems like this speech was very important to you, why?
assistant
Because it was a speech to our client about why they should stay with us. 
user
Ah-ah, than it makes a lot of sense.
assistant