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[30:33] Maureen Zappala is one of two members who successfully completed the final step of the Accredited Speaker (AS) application process at the 2024 Toastmasters International convention in Anaheim, California. She was subsequently awarded the prestigious Accredited Speaker designation joining an elite group of only 95 individuals to receive this accreditation and honor since the program began in 1981. In this episode, host Greg Gazin speaks with Maureen Zappala. You'll hear inspiring and fascinating stories about her AS journey, as well as her, Toastmasters, and personal experiences. Maureen also shares highlights and valuable lessons from her presentation and origin story, Confidence is NOT Rocket Science. You might just pick up some valuable tips along the way - including learning about imposture syndrome and how to find your DOT. ( You'll have to listen to learn what that means)!Maureen Zappala has been a Toastmaster for 25 year and is a former NASA propulsion engineer or “rocket scientist,” who works with high-performers to overcome Impostor Syndrome, the secret self-doubt that haunts competent professionals.At NASA, she was the youngest and first female manager of the Propulsion Systems Laboratory, a jet engine test facility. Don't let that Big Bang theory Geekiness fool you – she's an award- winning keynote speaker and author of five books, including the most recent: Get Your Best People to Give Their Best Effort.In 2019 after 36 years in Cleveland, she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada – a warmer climate. (Good thing – Maureen still can't find her winter coat, but she's perfectly okay with that!)You can connect with Maureen through her website, MaureenZ.com which also offers a wealth of resources including her programs, demo video and blog. You can also watch her entire AS presentation on YouTube.You can also read the article, New Accredited Speakers Exemplify Resilience: The Two Accomplished Women Who Persevered Through Previous Doubts, by Stephanie Darling, in the January 2025 issue of Toastmaster magazine.The Accredited Speaker (AS) Program recognizes some of the most exceptional professional speakers in Toastmasters. It is designed for sought-after presenters who combine expert knowledge in a particular subject with mastery of the spoken word. This AS award requires applicants to pass two rigorous levels of judging and is the highest-earned designation recognized by Toastmasters International.
[30:33] Discover how a rocket scientist-turned-keynoter overcame Impostor Syndrome, earned an AS designation & inspires others to build confidence & do the same
[30:33] Discover how a rocket scientist-turned-keynoter overcame Impostor Syndrome, earned an AS designation & inspires others to build confidence & do the same
[33:59] Lauren Parsons is one of two members who successfully completed the final step of the Accredited Speaker (AS) application process at the 2024 Toastmasters International convention in Anaheim, California. She was subsequently awarded the prestigious Accredited Speaker designation joining an elite group of only 95 individuals to receive this accreditation and honor since the program began in 1981. In this episode, host Greg Gazin speaks with Lauren Parsons. You'll hear inspiring and interesting stories about her AS, Toastmasters, and personal journeys. Lauren also shares highlights and valuable lessons from her AS final presentation and personal story, Resilience: To not just survive, but to thrive. You might just pick up some valuable tips along the way including how to adopt an Attitude of Gratitude, How to be Present and to proverbially Snack on Exercise.Lauren Parsons is a Distinguished Toastmaster, speaker and wellbeing specialist, with over 20 years of experience. She is a Certified Speaking Professional, New Zealand's current Keynote Speaker of the Year and Educator of the Year as awarded by the Professional Speakers Association of New Zealand. A TEDx speaker, author, and host of the Thrive TV Show and Podcast, Lauren is dedicated to helping people and leaders create thriving workplaces.Lauren is passionate about helping people thrive, helping leaders create thriving workplaces. Working full-time as a speaker, Lauren regularly travels to speak at conferences and in-house on topics such as wellbeing, resilience, and communication, helping leaders create thriving teams. Her practical solutions have helped thousands of busy people feel vibrant, confident, and energized. Lauren Parsons lives in Manawatu, New Zealand, where she is also a wife, and a mother of three. You can connect with Lauren through her website, LaurenParsonsWellBeing.com which offers a wealth of articles and resources. You can also watch her entire AS presentation on YouTube or her TED Talk, Snack on Exercise she referenced in the interview. You can also read the article, New Accredited Speakers Exemplify Resilience: The Two Accomplished Women Who Persevered Through Previous Doubts, by Stephanie Darling, in the January 2025 issue of Toastmaster magazine.The Accredited Speaker (AS) Program recognizes some of the most exceptional professional speakers in Toastmasters. It is designed for sought-after presenters who combine expert knowledge in a particular subject with mastery of the spoken word. This AS award requires applicants to pass two rigorous levels of judging and is the highest-earned designation recognized by Toastmasters International.
[33:59] Discover how resilience & wellbeing can transform you as Lauren shares insights, lessons & inspiring stories from her AS journey & final presentation
[33:59] Discover how resilience & wellbeing can transform you as Lauren shares insights, lessons & inspiring stories from her AS journey & final presentation
In this episode of the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast, host Sara Mayer invites special guest and friend, Stephanie Angelo, to discuss achieving ambitious objectives and the intricacies of building and sustaining positive company culture. Stephanie, who has innovated the workplace through her 'Company Culture' board game and workshops, shares her journey to becoming the 92nd recipient of the Toastmasters International accredited speaker designation. The discussion delves into the rigorous process of achieving this designation, the importance of aligning personal and organizational values to foster thriving workplace environments, and strategies for entrepreneurs aiming to avoid toxic culture in their startups. Highlighting personal achievements and the entrepreneurial mindset, this episode emphasizes the continuous effort required to meet significant goals and the impact of company culture on both individuals and the broader community. 00:00 Welcome to the Bold Goal Crusher Podcast! 00:48 Meet Stephanie: A Master of Company Culture 02:50 The Journey to Becoming an Accredited Speaker 14:14 Stephanie's Path to Professional Speaking 17:46 Creating a Thriving Company Culture 18:30 Advice for Entrepreneurs on Building Culture 28:25 The Impact of Company Culture on Personal Lives 32:20 How to Connect with Stephanie and Wrap-Up Connect with Stephanie: stephanieangelo.com companyculturegame.com
What we talked about in this episode: Verity and I discussed how to create a winning speech and her inspiring story on public speaking. Meet my guest: Verity Price, the 2021 World Champion of Public Speaking, a Global Speaker, and Coach. What does it take to be the first? Way back in 2005, Verity started her journey as the first South African musician crazy enough to get 2000 people to buy an album she hadn't even recorded yet. Fifteen years later in 2021 Verity became the first speaker from Africa sixth woman in history to ever be crowned the World Champion of Public Speaking. And then again in 2023, she became the first speaker from Africa and first female World Champion to ever be awarded the Accredited Speaker designation. Helping people to write a different story and be the author of their lives is Verity's passion and she works with organisations around the world to do just that. You can reach out to Verity from these links: https://www.instagram.com/veritypricespeaks/ https://www.facebook.com/veritypricespeaks/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veritypricespeaks/ https://www.verityprice.com/ Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to stay inspired. :) Here are my other platforms you can check it out to stay connected with me:
Darren LaCroix, is the only speaker in the world who is an Accredited Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional and a World Champion of Public Speaking. Listen in as Darren discusses how during his journey from chump to champ he discovered a formula that yielded such abundant success, it surprised even himself. Drink of the Week: Rat Pack ManhattanJulie Brown: Website- https://juliebrownbd.com/Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-b6942817/Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwWVdayM2mYXzR9JNLJ55QFacebook- https://www.facebook.com/juliebrownbd/Darren LaCroixhttps://darrenlacroix.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tNpsyX9HvMKE-qjq98sIA
Barbara Khozam is known around the world for her impactful, high-energy delivery, outrageous wit, and ability to connect with her audience.Barbara has spoken more than 1,700 times to more than 75,000 people in 12 countries about customer service, leadership, motivation, and communication.In 2014 Barbara was the 14th woman in the world to be honored by Toastmasters International with their elite Accredited Speaker designation for “outstanding platform professional speaking.” Only 81 have earned the award in 145 countries. In 2019 Barbara was chosen as the Top Customer Service Consultant of the Year by the International Association of Top Professionals.Also in 2019, Barbara was awarded the CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional™) from the National Speaker's Association. Barbara is one of only three women in the world to have achieved BOTH this designation as well as the Toastmaster Accredited Speaker designation.In 2021, Barbara achieved the Certified Patient Experience Professional (CPXP) designation. The certification, awarded by Patient Experience Institute (PXI), signifies that recipients possess the qualities of a leader who influences the systems, processes, and behaviors that cultivate consistently positive experiences with knowledge and practical experience necessary to pass a rigorous examination. In this episode Carl White and Barbara Khozam discuss:Why getting reviews, and new reviews, is importantWays to make getting reviews on a daily basis systematized and easy Want to be a guest on PracticeCare?Have an experience with a business issue you think others will benefit from? Come on PracticeCare and tell the world! Here's the link where you can get the process started.Affiliate PromotionWe're fans of Constant Contact for email campaigns, newsletters, and emails. We use it with our clients. What we like:Very easy to useVery flexibleEasy to find supportHIPAA compliant Get 30% off for the 1st 3 months if you sign up using our partner link. We do receive a commission when you use our link. Constant Contact offers additional prepayment discounts you can choose: 10% off per month for your first 6 months, or 15% off for the year. If you prepay, your discount stacks on top of the 30% discount for the 1st 3 months. Connect with Barbara Khozamhttps://barbarakhozam.com/Facebook: /barbarakhozamLinkedIn: /barbarakhozam/ Connect with Carl WhiteWebsite: http://www.marketvisorygroup.comEmail: whitec@marketvisorygroup.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/marketvisorygroupYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD9BLCu_i2ezBj1ktUHVmigLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/healthcaremktg
[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. -
[28:32] Dr. Kevin Snyder shares about his experience with pursuing—and achieving—the prestigious Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International
[28:32] Dr. Kevin Snyder completed the last step of the Accredited Speaker application process at the 2022 Toastmasters International hybrid convention and was subsequently awarded the prestigious Accredited Speaker designation (AS). Kevin is one of only 90 individuals to receive accreditation since the program began in 1981. Kevin has presented to over one million people through over a thousand audiences in all 50 states and around the world. He is the author of several books, with a best-seller titled 'Think Differently to Achieve Success.'Outside of speaking and writing, Kevin’s personal “claim to fame” is that he lived his childhood dream of meeting Bob Barker and winning big on the television game show, The Price is Right. We'll hear about that in the interview along with a taste of his incredible journey.Kevin is profiled in the January 2023 issue of the Toastmaster magazine. Find him at KevinCSnyder.com. You can also find his AS presentation in its entirety on YouTube.Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
[28:32] Dr. Kevin Snyder shares about his experience with pursuing—and achieving—the prestigious Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International
How do you stand out?Forrest Tuff is a visionary leader and multi-award-winning professional dedicated to excellence and helping others to achieve the same. He finds avenues to engage the business community, citizens, and youth through his personal, entrepreneurial, and philanthropic endeavors.He is the Founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, an award-winning multimedia and branding agency whose clients range from small businesses and government agencies to film studios and Fortune 100 corporations such as Coca-Cola, 20th Century Studios, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Woodruff Arts Center.Recognized among Atlanta's Most Powerful Leaders, and the Top 100 Transformational Leaders by the John Maxwell Team, Forest is a Master Life Coach, Master Certified Motivational and Accredited Speaker. He delivers keynotes and training workshops throughout the US and abroad. He helps entrepreneurs, leaders, professionals, and speakers prepare for public presentations, business growth, and high-potential opportunities.Forrest is also an accomplished children's author and producer. He was a finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award and trademarked the term Filmpreneur®. His portfolio includes commercials, documentaries, short and feature films, music videos, podcasts, and television shows.Forrest received a Leadership Certificate from BoardSource and is a 3DE Schools by Junior Achievement Business Coach, FBI Citizens Academy and United Way of Greater Atlanta VIP Alumnus, and former SCORE Business Mentor. He created a Pay It Forward program, which annually awards a grant to a nonprofit organization and is a recipient of the Outstanding Georgia Citizen Award and President's Call to Service Award.A Georgia native, Forrest is a devoted family man and former Division I athlete that was inducted into his college's Basketball Hall of Fame.Listen as Forrest shares:- how communication skills help in the growth of the organization- how to be an effective public speaker- how to prepare for speaking engagements- the 3 key elements of a successful personal brand- how to overcome imposter syndrome- the power of storytelling in public speaking- strategies to engage your audience- types of special occasion speeches- why owning a website is better than social media- the benefits of networking in public speaking...and so much more!Connect with Forrest:LinkedInInstagramYouTubeAdditional Resources:"How To Increase Brand Visibility And Awareness" w/ Vinnie PotestivoConnect with me on:FacebookInstagramEmail: roberta4sk@gmail.comYouTubeKindly subscribe to our podcast and leave a rating and a review. Thank you :)Leave a rating and a review on iTunes and Spotify:iTunesSpotify
This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes Rochelle Rice, who is a Certified Speaking Professional and Accredited Speaker. She works with emerging leaders to connect with their bodies to reduce overwhelm, increase self-trust and become powerful decision makers. She has worked with companies, such as T-Mobile, L'Oreal and Verizon. She is also a former professional jazz dancer with 30+ years in the fitness industry, who brings a unique approach to her work. Blending her somatic experience training to help people regulate their central nervous system, she helps people stop fighting with themselves and be at ease in their leadership roles. She is also the first woman in the world to hold both the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation from Toastmasters International and the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association. You can follow Rochelle Rice on LinkedIn and Facebook, on YouTube at: RochelleRice12 and her website at: rochellerice.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the host, Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com
Welcome, 7 Hatters! In this episode, we speak with Darren LaCroix and dive deep into hats 1, 4, and 7... the Soul, the entrepreneur, and the seeker, as we ask ourselves the question... What would you dare to dream if you knew you wouldn't fail?Darren is literally the only one in the world. He is currently the only speaker who is a Certified Speaking Professional, an Accredited Speaker, and a World Champion of Public speaking... not to mention a very successful fellow entrepreneur.It is known that you are only as good as your training. A great coach finds and helps you discover the greatness already inside you.So if you want to become a dynamic, inspiring and persuasive communicator, learn the secrets of storytelling, own the stage in your next important presentation, or just find the humor hidden inside you waiting to come out... Then let's welcome Darren to the 7 Hats... -------------------------Visit https://www.the7hats.com/ for more information and more shows.Darren on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenlacroix/Darren's Website - https://darrenlacroix.com/My Bio & Links: https://sleek.bio/yuvalselikSUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW...Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Please subscribe and leave a review!Subscribes and podcasts reviews are pretty darn important to iTunes, and the more reviews we receive, the more likely we'll be able to get The 7 Hats message in front of more people (It's all about the iTunes algorithms)I'd be extremely grateful if you left a review letting me know your favorite part of the show or episode :)
Hear Gregs path to becoming Australia and the southern hemispheres first and only Accredited Speaker..Greg's story is one of never giving up. A failed school kid made good. In his time Greg has been a national and international bodybuilding champion, national and world pistol champion, Award winning Hollywood Fight Choreographer and director, martial arts master and now an internationally toastmasters International Accredited Speaker.Now his aim is to save lives, help people find their path and to educate the young.Support the show (https://www.lifeline.org.au/support-lifeline/donate/make-a-single-donation)
Has anyone ever said to you, “don't quit your day job”. This is such a sh!t thing to say, because it implies that if you aren't proficient at something from the beginning, then you never will be and you should give up trying. One of the biggest mistakes you can make in business is thinking that things will come to you quickly. Believing that anyone has ever become an overnight success. Listen in as I talk with the one and only Darren LaCroix, the author of two books: Laugh & Get Rich and The Speaker's Edge. He is the only speaker in the world who is an Accredited Speaker, Certified Speaking Professional and a World Champion of Public Speaking. Darren discusses how during his journey from chump to champ he discovered a formula that yielded such abundant success, it surprised even himself. Drink of the Week: Rat Pack Manhattan https://intoxicologist.net/2011/02/join-the-rat-pack-for-a-manhattan/ (https://intoxicologist.net/2011/02/join-the-rat-pack-for-a-manhattan/) This episode is sponsored by Nickerson, a full-service branding, marketing, and PR and communications agency with team members in Boston, LA, Miami, and NYC. https://nickersoncos.com/ (https://nickersoncos.com/) Julie Brown: 60 Minute Breakthrough Session ($225). https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=20330628&appointmentType=18450786 Website- https://juliebrownbd.com/ (https://juliebrownbd.com/) Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/ (https://www.instagram.com/juliebrown_bd/) LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-b6942817/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-brown-b6942817/) Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwWVdayM2mYXzR9JNLJ55Q (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIwWVdayM2mYXzR9JNLJ55Q) Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/juliebrownbd/ (https://www.facebook.com/juliebrownbd/) Darren LaCroix https://darrenlacroix.com/ (https://darrenlacroix.com/) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tNpsyX9HvMKE-qjq98sIA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tNpsyX9HvMKE-qjq98sIA) Book: http://www.17minutestoyourdream.com/ (http://www.17minutestoyourdream.com/) Where Good Presenters Become UNFORGETTABLE: https://stagetimeuniversity.com/ (https://stagetimeuniversity.com) Darren's Podcast: https://www.unforgettablepresentationspodcast.com/ (https://www.unforgettablepresentationspodcast.com)
[25:57] Introducing Forrest Tuff, Toastmasters' Newest Accredited Speaker. Tuff shares stories from his journey and many of the obstacles he had to overcome
Tuff shares stories from his personal, professional and Toastmasters journey and his road to becoming an Accredited speaker. We also hear about some of the obstacles including a life threatening one he had to overcome to bring him to where he is today.Distinguished Toastmaster Forrest Tuff is the Founder & CEO of One Vision Productions, an award winning multimedia production and branding agency. Forrest is a Certified Master Life Coach, a SCORE mentor, accomplished film producer and now, the world’s newest Accredited Speaker. Forrest is also profiled in the January 2022 issue of the Toastmaster magazine. He can be reached at ForrestTuff.com.Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
[25:57] Introducing Forrest Tuff, Toastmasters' Newest Accredited Speaker. Tuff shares stories from his journey and many of the obstacles he had to overcome
www.GoodMorningGwinnett.com Join me and 500 entrepreneurs Monday-Thursday @8am for the largest morning mastermind on the planet. Click here join us https://bit.ly/3jLMvUJForrest Tuff is the founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, an award-winning multimedia and branding agency whose clientele ranges from small businesses to Fortune 100 corporations. It is recognized as one of Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For.A certified coach and sought-after keynote speaker, he is one of only 89 people in the world to receive Toastmasters' prestigious Accredited Speaker credential. He has also been named one of Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful Leaders and Top 100 Transformational Leaders by the John Maxwell Team.An avid producer, he trademarked the term Filmpreneur®. His work includes documentaries, indie films, music videos, podcasts, TV shows, and a major motion picture with Twentieth Century Fox.Tuff created a Pay It Forward grant, which is annually awarded to a nonprofit and is a recipient of the President's Call to Service Award.
Forrest Tuff is an award-winning speaker, author, filmmaker, and television producer. He is the founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, a multimedia production, and branding agency that is recognized as one of Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. A Certified Business & Master Life Coach, he was named one of Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful […]
Forrest Tuff is an award-winning speaker, author, filmmaker, and television producer. He is the founder and CEO of One Vision Productions, a multimedia production, and branding agency that is recognized as one of Atlanta's Best and Brightest Companies to Work For. A Certified Business & Master Life Coach, he was named one of Atlanta's 500 Most Powerful […] The post Forrest Tuff: CEO and Accredited Speaker appeared first on Business RadioX ®.
In this episode of PixlFeed Radio, I have the pleasure to interview Sima Dahl who is an international personal branding expert, speaker, corporate trainer, virtual instructor, author – with just one mission: to show business professionals how to market and sell themselves. Her early experience as an award-winning B2B marketer paved the way for Sway Factor™, ground-breaking personal strategies for social media marketing that empower and inspire professionals to stand out, stay relevant, and be in demand. Be it a keynote or a virtual classroom, she's helped thousands of people catapult their careers, drive sales, and retain top talent by unleashing the power of personal brands.Her clients are progressive thinkers eager to out-sell, out-hire, and out-perform their competition. They're willing to take thoughtful risks in the pursuit of their professional goals. And they know that hard work is mere table stakes on the road to success. They are executives, companies, and associations who understand that standing still means falling behind.She enjoys working with corporate sales teams, cohorts of high-potential talent, and mid-career business leaders who possess both a passion for their work and a desire to be the best. Is she dynamic? Sure. Entertaining? Naturally. Everyone in her business claims the same but what she's perhaps most proud of is making the seemingly complex appear simple, moving people into action, and driving sustainable change.As a former Girl Scout, she still earns badges. she's proud to be just one of three women to earn both the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association the Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International. Off the clock, you'll find her finishing her book and doing her part to flatten the curve. She hopes to be back on a road bike or pair of skis, checking out a new Chicago restaurant, or tearing it up at a rock ‘n roll show soon.You can follow Sima Dahl Here:
Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, and MBA, is an international speaker and branding visionary who will revolutionize the way you think about the business of personal brands. Her experience as an award-winning marketer paved the way for Sway Factor™, her ground-breaking personal branding strategies that empower professionals to stand out, stay relevant, and be in demand. With bold candor, unfiltered honesty, and her signature charismatic style, Sima has traveled from Boston to Budapest to show small business owners, global enterprise teams, trade association members, and individual go-getters how to out-hire, out-sell, and out-perform the competition. Sima is one of 12 percent of speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association and one of 88 speakers worldwide to earn the Accredited Speaker designation, an honor conferred by Toastmasters International. Only three women in the world hold both.
Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, and MBA, is an international speaker and branding visionary who will revolutionize the way you think about the business of personal brands. Her experience as an award-winning marketer paved the way for Sway Factor™, her ground-breaking personal branding strategies that empower professionals to stand out, stay relevant, and be in demand. With bold candor, unfiltered honesty, and her signature charismatic style, Sima has traveled from Boston to Budapest to show small business owners, global enterprise teams, trade association members, and individual go-getters how to out-hire, out-sell, and out-perform the competition. Sima is one of 12 percent of speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association and one of 88 speakers worldwide to earn the Accredited Speaker designation, an honor conferred by Toastmasters International. Only three women in the world hold both. CONNECT WITH SIMA Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/simardahl LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/simasays/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simasays/ Website: https://www.simadahl.com/ CONNECT WITH CHERYL Website: http://successfulcoaches.com/ Show Notes: https://masteryourcoachingbiz.blubrry.net/listen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylthacker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successfulcoach/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachcherylthacker/ Brands I Love: https://masteryourcoachingbiz.blubrry.net/brands-i
Johnny Campbell, Keynote Speaker, Author and founder of Rise-Up and Win International Phone: 630.460.3279 TITLE: Embracing the Winds of Change - Adjust Your Sails SHORT BIO: Johnny Campbell, Keynote Speaker, Author and founder of Rise-Up and Win International an organization that helps people develop the mental readiness, so they can Embrace Change and turn their Products and Services into Profits. Johnny is the Past-President of the National Speaker Association for state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker a designation presented by toastmaster International and held by less than (100) professional speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking. Johnny is also a TEDx speaker his talk is called “How an Enemy Can Improve Your Life” and the author of "The Agent of Change" How to get people to embrace change without losing your mind or bank account. You can learn more about Johnny on his Website: https://riseupandwin.com/ and follow him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/transitionman, Instagram @thetransitionman, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionman/
[28:34] Meet Mohamed Shukri - Toastmasters newly minted Accredited Speaker. Hear about his journey and how a safety shortcut can lead to a great safety culture
[28:34] Meet Mohamed Shukri - Toastmasters newly minted Accredited Speaker. Hear about his journey and how a safety shortcut can lead to a great safety culture
[28:34] In this episode we speak with Mohamed Ali Shukri from Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. He is Toastmasters International's newest Accredited Speaker, and the first to earn the designation virtually. This past August at the 2020 Toastmasters International virtual convention, Shukri was awarded the prestigious Accredited Speaker (AS) designation, as only the 88th recipient. Shukri shares a little about his journey and final presentation, A Safe Shortcut to Safety Culture, which helped him solidify the judges' approval. We encourage you to watch his award-winning presentation. The delivery of his 3-part model designed to make individuals rethink safety is a prime example of presentation excellence. It's also full of valuable information for leaders wanting to help their teams learn to self-motivate.Shukri is profiled in the January 2021 issue of the Toastmaster.Shukri expects have a new website up and running later this month at http://mohamedalishukri.com. In the meantime, visit his Accredited Speaker profile to reach him or learn more about him.You can also learn more about the Accredited Speaker program at the Toastmasters International website.
I have many titles - international speaker, corporate trainer, virtual instructor, author – but just one mission: to show business professionals how to market and sell themselves. My early experience as an award-winning B2B marketer paved the way for Sway Factor™, ground-breaking personal strategies that empower and inspire professionals to stand out, stay relevant, and be in demand. Be it a keynote or a virtual classroom, I’ve helped thousands of people catapult their career, drive sales, and retain top talent by unleashing the power of personal brands. My clients are progressive thinkers eager to out-sell, out-hire, and out-perform their competition. They’re willing to take thoughtful risk in the pursuit of their professional goals. And they know that hard work is mere table stakes on the road to success. They are executives, companies, and associations who understand that standing still means falling behind. I enjoy working with corporate sales teams, cohorts of high-potential talent, and mid-career business leaders who possess both a passion for their work and a desire to be the best. Am I dynamic? Sure. Entertaining? Naturally. Everyone in my business claims the same but what I’m perhaps most proud of is making the seemingly complex appear simple, moving people into action, and driving sustainable change. A former Girl Scout, I still earn badges. I’m proud to be just one of four women to earn both the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association the Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International. Off the clock, you’ll find me finishing my book and doing my part to flatten the curve. I hope to be back on a road bike or pair of skis, checking out a new Chicago restaurant, or tearing it up at a rock ‘n roll show soon.
Sima Dahl is one of just 12 percent of known speakers worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association, and one of just 87 to earn the Accredited Speaker credential from Toastmasters International – only 3 women in the world have earned both. Sima travels the world to show sales, marketing, and HR leaders how to drive sales, attract top talent, and increase retention, and her clients include Assurance Agency, BMO Harris Bank, Clarion Construction, Equity Residential, Howard Hughes Corporation, Mesirow Financial and United Airlines amongst to name a few. Sima joins the show to share best practices on generating demand through branding and social selling as well as to discuss Sway Factor™, her ground-breaking approach to personal branding for professionals that strengthens business and employer brands alike.
The PEAK Potential SUCCESS Show - Today is the day to unlock your PEAK Potential!
Interviewing Accredited Speaker and The Idea Man Bob Hooey! We discuss speaking is vital to your business, the importance of building creativity, and WHAT IS SUCCESS LIKE...? Get ready to unlock your PEAK Potential
[28:50] When the current pandemic became a global reality, suddenly Bob Hooey found his speaking business more or less obliterated. In this episode, Bob expresses to Greg how he felt and how he dealt with the situation while perhaps realizing his and and maybe our biggest fears. After overcoming the initial shock, Bob realised, "I can't travel, but my message can." Pulling from years of experience, he decided instead of spiralling downward, he could pivot. So even at age 71, he found his new learning curve and embraced his new playing field. "I'm still learning," he says. What Bob did, many of us can do too as he discovered new technologies and used the power of partnering, creativity and the often forgotten value of simply asking for help to move forward. Additionally Bob also shares the wisdom of some of his past experiences, much of which can apply to all of us and our businesses today in his own entertaining way. FREE BOOK As a gift to our listeners, Bob is offering, free to all readers a copy of his latest book, Succeed! Idea-rich strategies to succeed in business despite global disruptions. Bob Hooey is the Canadian "Ideaman." He's an accomplished speaker, prolific author of over 30 books on leadership and career success and travels the world (when its open) sharing his innovative Ideas At Work. He's also a long-time Distinguished Toastmaster, Past District Governor and Accredited Speaker. Bob lives in Egremont Alberta Canada and can be reached at Ideaman.net or SuccessPublications.ca.
Peter B Stark, is a nationally recognized executive advisor, coach, speaker, and author with over 25 years of experience. Peter holds the Accredited Speaker from Toastmaster's and Certified Speaking Professional from the NSA. Peter's mission is to build organizations where employees love to work and customers love to do business. “have a compelling positive vision of what you want to create and of your future and every morning wake-up excited about your vision and turning your vision into a reality and taking the steps to make that vision happen”…[Listen for More] Click Here for Show Notes To Listen or to Get the Show Notes go to https://wp.me/p6Tf4b-7C1
"If you don't wanna get better, the people you are competing with are getting better." Johnny Campbell is a powerhouse speaker and businessman who believes that you have what it takes to make it. In this inspiring conversation, Brad and Johnny talk about what goes into making a business and the road to getting your message out every day. And Johnny takes a moment to talk about his favorite passion; top water bass fishing. A fun conversation between old friends. About Johnny Campbell: Johnny Campbell is a Keynote Speaker, Author and Founder of Rise-Up and Win International an organization that helps people turn their Personal Challenges into Breakthroughs & their Products and Services into Profits. Johnny is the bestselling author of the audio series “The Power of Resiliency”, “The (7) People Who Can Help You Achieve Extraordinary Success in Life, and “The (7) Habits Holding You Back and What To Do About Them”. Johnny’s New Book & Program “Becoming the Agent of Change” How to get people to embrace change with losing your mind or bank account is an organizational favorite both in the US and Internationally. Johnny is Past-President of the National Speaker Association for state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only (81) professional speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking. Johnny has also spoken at a TEDx event and appeared on television and in movies. Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the Insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny’s sales results, experiences and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses he is called: “The Transition Man” Johnny’s ongoing mission is to help people overcome the personal and professional challenges of life, so they can have More Success, More Money and More Happiness in their life- Starting Today. About your host Brad Szollose: First things, first. How do you say Szollose? It’s pronounced zol-us. From founding partner and CMO of K2 Design, Inc. the first Digital Agency to go public on NASDAQ to international leadership development expert, Brad Szollose has worked with household names like MasterCard, American Management Association and Tony Robbins, to create leadership training programs for a new generation. As a creative director, he has been the creative force behind hundreds of high-end corporate events, personal and consumer brands, and website launches. Brad is the recipient of the Corporate Identity Design Award and the Axiom Business Book Award along with various awards for website and print design. As a C-Level executive at K2, his unique management model was awarded the Arthur Andersen New York Enterprise Award for Best Practices in Fostering Innovation Amongst Employees (Workforce Culture). Brad continues to challenge the status quo with his new book, Liquid Leadership 2.0, and his new podcast, Awakened Nation®. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
[34:05] On August 24th, 2019 at the 88th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Denver, Colorado USA, six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation, bringing the total number of designations awarded to-date to 87. In the second part of this two-part series, Greg Gazin speaks with the final three of the six including: Dr. Yelena Balabanova, DTM, Seattle, WA, USA; Michael Bayer, DTM, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; and Greg Van Borssum, DTM, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Each of the Accredited Speakers shares about their journey, and a bit from their qualifying presentations.Click on the link to visit the AS Speakers profile page where you can learn a little more about them and how to contact them. You can also watch the Accredited Speaker finals in its entirety at Toastmasters On Demand.Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
[32:43] On August 24th, 2019 at the 88th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Denver, Colorado USA, six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation, bringing the total number of designations awarded to-date to 87. In the first part of a two-part series, Ryan Levesque speaks with three of the six including: Paul Artale, DTM, Swartz Creek, MI, USA; Thomas Iland, DTM, Los Angeles, CA, USA; and Sima Dahl, CSP, AS, MBA Chicago, IL, USA.Each of the Accredited Speakers shares about their journey, and a bit from their qualifying presentations.Click on the link to visit the AS Speakers profile page where you can learn a little more about them and how to contact them. You can also watch the Accredited Speaker finals in its entirety at Toastmasters On Demand.Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
Darren LaCroix is the only speaker in the world who is a Certified Speaking Professional, an Accredited Speaker, and a world champion of public speaking. He's also the co-host of Unforgettable Presentations podcast. Darren always stresses, "Don't go for the designations to get the letters after your name. Do it for the professional you will become in the process." Darren’s story of failed entrepreneur to budding comedian and eventually world renowned public speaker is an incredible journey, full of lessons to absorb. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: petermargaritis.com Resources: Schedule a workshop: stagetimeworkshops.com Learn more at: darrenlacroix.com Free webinar: storytellingwebinar.com Change Your Mindset is a production of Crate Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
[33:02] In Part 2 of our interviews with the 2018 Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker (AS), host Ryan Levesque speaks with the final three of the six: Maurice DiMino from Los Angeles, California, Tamara Hamilton from Reston, Virginia, and Terry Watson from Chicago, Illinois. Similar to Part 1, you'll once again learn about these three extraordinary and fascinating individuals, hear about their AS journey, including what they learned from their accomplishment, and some very valuable lessons from the content of their presentations.Click on the link to visit the AS Speakers profile page where you can learn a little more about them and how to contact them. You can also watch the Accredited Speaker finals in its entirety at Toastmasters On Demand. Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS is a Keynote Speaker, Author & High-Performance Expert, who helps people develop the mental readiness to embrace change, so they can perform better and achieve better results in their business & life. Johnny is the Author of the book "Becoming The Agent of Change" and The TEDx Talk called: How An Enemy Can Improve Your Life. He is also Past-President of the National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker, a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only 81 Professional Speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking. Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny's sales results, experiences, and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses, he is called: “The Transition Man." http://www.riseupandwin.com/now https://www.transitionman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionmanhttps://www.facebook.com/transitionmanfan
Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS is a Keynote Speaker, Author & High-Performance Expert, who helps people develop the mental readiness to embrace change, so they can perform better and achieve better results in their business & life. Johnny is the Author of the book "Becoming The Agent of Change" and The TEDx Talk called: How An Enemy Can Improve Your Life. He is also Past-President of the National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker, a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only 81 Professional Speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking. Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny's sales results, experiences, and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses, he is called: “The Transition Man." http://www.riseupandwin.com/now https://www.transitionman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionmanhttps://www.facebook.com/transitionmanfan
Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS is a Keynote Speaker, Author & High-Performance Expert, who helps people develop the mental readiness to embrace change, so they can perform better and achieve better results in their business & life. Johnny is the Author of the book "Becoming The Agent of Change" and The TEDx Talk called: How An Enemy Can Improve Your Life. He is also Past-President of the National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker, a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only 81 Professional Speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking. Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny's sales results, experiences, and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses, he is called: “The Transition Man." http://www.riseupandwin.com/now https://www.transitionman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionmanhttps://www.facebook.com/transitionmanfan
Johnny Campbell, DTM, AS is a Keynote Speaker, Author & High-Performance Expert, who helps people develop the mental readiness to embrace change, so they can perform better and achieve better results in their business & life. Johnny is the Author of the book "Becoming The Agent of Change" and The TEDx Talk called: How An Enemy Can Improve Your Life. He is also Past-President of the National Speaker Association for the state of Illinois and is an Accredited Speaker, a designation awarded by Toastmaster International and held by only 81 Professional Speakers in the world for excellence in public speaking. Johnny gained his team management and sales expertise in the insurance industry where he worked as a corporate sales trainer and participated in leading hundreds of people through multiple Corporate Downsizings and Mergers. Based on Johnny’s sales results, experiences, and his ability to help organizations overcome their challenges and succeed in their businesses, he is called: “The Transition Man." http://www.riseupandwin.com/now https://www.transitionman.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/transitionmanhttps://www.facebook.com/transitionmanfan
[36:13] On August 25th, 2018 at the 87th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Chicago, Illinois, USA, six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation, from a record 24 applicants, bringing the total number of designations awarded to-date to 81. In the first part of a two-part episode, Greg Gazin speaks with three of the six including: Greg Wood, DTM from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (top left), Valda B. Ford, DTM from High Point, North Carolina (top right), USA and Edwin W. Ettinghausen, ACB from Murrieta, California, USA (bottom center). You'll once again learn about these three extraordinary and fascinating individuals, their AS journey, what they learned from their presentations and some very valuable lessons from the actual content.Click on the link to visit the AS Speakers profile page where you can learn a little more about them and how to contact them. You can also watch the Accredited Speaker finals in its entirety at Toastmasters On Demand. Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
Toastmasters' Accredited Speaker (AS) program has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1981. In this episode, Greg speaks with Bob Hooey, who achieved his AS designation in 1998, long before podcast was even a word. Hooey was featured in the January 2018 issue of the Toastmaster Magazine. He’s been a Toastmaster for 28 years and is currently serving as a Regional Advisor for Region 4. Learn more about Bob by visiting Ideaman.net. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/winners-toastmasters-club-of-trinidad-and-tobago/message
Laughter is a wellness program that everyone can afford. George Gilbert shares the importance of humor in business and the benefits of laughter in life. George is an experienced professional public speaker. He started out as a stand-up comedian. At the age of twelve, he performed stand-up comedy at the at the Disneyland Hotel. His show business background gives him a commanding stage presence. Then, he used humor to overcome challenges in his personal and professional life. George segued his comedy into motivational humor. He started Originally Speaking™. He helps businesses and professional organizations to understand the importance of humor. In 2001, George became only the 50th person in the world to be designated an Accredited Speaker by Toastmasters International. George graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications.
Bob "Idea Man" Hooey is a professional speaker, his motto is, "Have Mouth, Will Travel.” Bob has been enlightening audiences around the world for over a quarter century and has also authored over 30 books and counting.Hooey was featured in the January 2018 issue of the Toastmaster Magazine. He's been a Toastmaster for 28 years and currently serving as a Regional Advisor for Region IV. Bob lives in Egremont, Alberta Canada, District 99.Hooey shares highlights of his humble Toastmasters beginnings and stories about his journey to his AS designation and what he learned along the way. You'll also hear about how the AS program has evolved and how both Toastmasters International and AS recipients are taking this once hidden secret and moving it to the forefront. You'll also hear about new clubs focused on the AS & professional speaking, available AS resources and how those who have previously earned their AS are available for helping others.Accredited Speaker resources can be found at www.toastmasters.org/Membership/Accredited-Speaker.You can also reach Bob at Ideaman.net.
About the evolution of the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker program.
[25:59] Toastmasters’ Accredited Speaker (AS) program has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1981. In this episode, Greg speaks with Bob Hooey, PDG AS who achieved his AS designation in 1998, long before podcast was even a word and is #48 of only 81 who have earned this Toastmasters professional designation.Bob "Idea Man" Hooey is a professional speaker, his motto is, "Have Mouth, Will Travel.” Bob has been enlightening audiences around the world for over a quarter century and . . . See the complete description at The Toastmasters Podcast
Bestselling author and Toastmasters Accredited Speaker Anne Barab details her journey from serving as Chief Operating Officer of a 1.5 billion dollar mortgage company, to a career in politics, to her current career as a professional speaker. Also, Anne gives the secrets to her proudest accomplishments which are being a mother, grandmother, and happily married for 46 years.
People hate change! In this episode we talk with Johnny Campbell “The Transition Man”, Johnny talks about unconventional ways to think about change. Also, how to embrace the next steps in your life, when an unexpected event happens and how to deal with it and thrive. Johnny is an Accredited Speaker, which is the highest professional designation bestowed from Toastmasters International. He generously shares with me his unique approach on life and business: - Why your communication skills, not technical ability will take you to the next Level in your career. - How to create a system of reminders to make sure you succeed in important areas of life, as you chase your dreams. This episode will inspire you with candor and value. Listen in and enjoy. You can find Johnny at http://www.riseupandwin.com
On August 26th, 2017 at the 86th Annual Toastmasters International Convention in Vancouver, Canada, a record six Toastmasters earned the Accredited Speaker (AS) designation bringing the total number of designations to 75. In this second part of a two-part episode, the hosts speak with the final three newly-designated Accredited Speakers: Robert Cravalho, DTM from Honolulu, Hawaii (left); Donny Crandell, ACS, ALB from Reno, Nevada (right) and Clare Crowther, ACS, ALB from Elloughton, Brough, UK (lower center). Listen and learn about these three extraordinary individuals, their AS journey and a few choice tips they learned from their presentations. Click on the links to visit the individual AS Speaker spotlight page where you can learn a little more about each speaker and how to contact them. You can also watch the Accredited Speaker finals in its entirety at Toastmasters On Demand. Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.: Robert Cravalho, DTM; Donny Crandell, ACS, ALB; and Clare Crowther,
In the first part of a two-part episode, Greg Gazin speaks with three of the six, who are all from Canada: Angela Louie, DTM from Vancouver, British Columbia (left); Freddi Dogterom, DTM, from Lethbridge, Alberta (lower center) and Joe Grondin, ATM-G, ALB from Moncton, New Brunswick (right). You'll learn about these three extraordinary and fascinating individuals, their AS journey and a few choice tips they learned from their presentations. Click on the links to visit the individual AS Speaker spotlight page where you can learn a little more about them and how to contact them. You can also watch the Accredited Speaker finals in its entirety at Toastmasters On Demand. Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
Mali Phonpadith interviews Ronald Chapman. Join our community to receive notifications, event updates, and more: https://soarcommunitynetwork.com Ronald Chapman is an author, speaker, and facilitator of approaches that increase well-being-ness and produce breakthroughs when practiced deeply and in a sustained fashion. He is the creator of Seeing True™ and Progressive Recovery, resources dedicated to exploring concepts of engaging, releasing, and transcending blockages in our lives. At the heart of Seeing True and all of his work is the Greek notion of “metanoia,” which could translate as a profound change of heart. Ronald maintains two core businesses as well. Leading Public Health provides facilitation, strategy and consultation to public health clientele, while Magnetic North delivers similar services to a broader array of clients. Ron spent many years as a national award winning radio commentator on KUNM radio in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He is an elite Accredited Speaker through Toastmasters International, and an accomplished leadership facilitator working with clients from all over the world, including the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization. Ron currently resides in Atlanta, and spends much of his time immersed in the great natural beauty of the Southeast. www.RonaldChapman.com www.SeeingTrue.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seeingtrue/ Instagram: @seeing_true Twitter: @Ronald_Chapman
Sheryl Roush is the CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., based in San Diego. An expert in full-circle communication: in person, in public and in print, Sheryl has award-winning backgrounds all three -- advertising (35 years), speaking (30 years), and publishing (17 books). Conference keynotes and seminar topics address: attitude; authentic connection; customer service; public speaking skills; and marketing communication. Clients attest Sheryl’s programs are high-content and highly-tailored, delivered with a motivational style and tone. Clients range from associations, biotech, direct sales, education, finance, government, healthcare, hospitality and tourism, insurance, lawyers, manufacturing, military, real estate, retail, technology, transportation, small business, and women in business. A Professional Member of the National Speakers Association since 1990, both the Los Angeles and San Diego Chapters presented Sheryl their Member of the Year awards. She also received the Golden Microphone Award from the LA Chapter. Additionally Toastmasters International awarded her their elite Accredited Speaker professional designation, (judged in six speaking categories), out of over 4.5 million members there are less than 70 awardees in 142 countries. When your organization needs to sharpen internal and external communication …to boost morale, garner attention and achieve more business success! Bring in Sheryl Roush for tailored, high-content, engaging programs!
2001 World Champion of Public Speaking Darren LaCroix shares about his journey to achieve the Accredited Speaker designation.
[17:19] On Friday August 19, at the 2016 Toastmasters International Convention, Darren Lacroix completed the last step of the Accredited Speaker application process, and was subsequently awarded the prestigious Accredited Speaker designation. Darren was one of two Toastmasters presented with the award that day. Darren, who also won the 2001 Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking®, offers insight into the award and humbly describes some of the techniques he used that day in his second attempt to earn the AS designation. Learn more about Darren and receive a free copy of his Top 10 Speaking Mistakes.Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
Leadership is the topic du jour, and few people know it as well as Peter Barron Stark. I've been fortunate enough to spend time with Peter at several National Speaker's Association conferences, and his quietly insightful way of sharing things always leaves me smarter, and wanting more time with him. He is the co-author of Why Leaders Fail with past guest Mary Kelly, which you can listen to here, as well as The Only Leadership Book You'll Ever Need: How to Build Organizations Where Employees Love to Come to Work and coming in 2017, The Only Negotiation Guide You'll Ever Need:101 Ways to Win Every Time, in Every Situation. To say I got to converse with a master of leadership is an understatement. Peter is straight to the point, with actionable insights, and shares things we can all do to be a better leader. What I like best about Peter is though he has probably forgotten more about leadership than most will ever hope to know, he is humble and willing to learn from others, as evidenced by his company, and the fact that many of his books have a co-author, which takes his work to another level. About Peter Barron Stark Peter Barron Stark, President of Peter Barron Stark Companies, is a consultant, coach, speaker, author and co-creator of The Manager’s Toolkit. Peter is one of only a handful of speakers to hold the prestigious dual designation of Accredited Speaker from Toastmaster’s International and the Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speaker’s Association. Over the past twenty years, organizations around the world have called upon Peter to transform their cultures and maximize the effectiveness of their leaders. He has coached more than 400 executives, managers and supervisors on the art of leading people. Peter specializes in helping leaders improve their communication skills, build stronger relationships, hold direct reports accountable and build a reputation for delivering superior results. He has been published worldwide in over 300 articles, has written ten books, and created The Manager’s Toolkit, a subscription-based website to help turn managers into leaders. Peter’s expertise has been featured by American Executive, Investor’s Business Daily, The New York Times, CNN, Bloomberg, Inc.com and USA Today. Connect with Peter Barron Stark Read Peter's Blog Watch Peter's leadership videos (there are MANY to choose from and learn from Peter on) Connect with Peter on Twitter
Accredited Speaker Eldonna Lewis Fernandez shares about her journey in pursuing the AS designation.
[22:08] On Friday, August 19 at the 2016 Toastmasters International Convention, Eldonna Lewis Fernandez completed the last step of the Accredited Speaker application process, and was subsequently awarded the prestigious Accredited Speaker designation. Eldonna was one of two Toastmasters who were ultimately presented with the award that day. Eldonna shares the value of the award, provides insight into how she achieved it, and shares tips for others who may wish to follow in her footsteps. Learn more about Eldonna.Learn more about the Accredited Speaker program.
Join us today on Women Lead Radio, as Debra Simpson, your host of Speaking With Influence, interviews Eldonna Lewis Fernandez, CEO of Dynamic Vision International Inc. In August, Eldonna became the 68th speaker to receive the Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker designation. A designation held by less than .02 of the Toastmasters membership. Eldonna is a retired Air Force veteran with 23 years of honorable military service. She is a negotiation and contracts expert with over 30 years of leadership, contracts management, and negotiation experience. She has negotiated contracts from $1 to over $100 million both stateside and internationally. She is a subject matter expert in the Contracting Career Field and has developed and taught courses on Negotiation, Leadership, Business Relationship Management, Presentation Skills and Contract Claims. She has been a trusted agent of the U.S. Government for 30 years. She has authored 2 books including Think Like A Negotiator: 50 ways to create win-win results by understanding the pitfalls to avoid, has co-authored the award-winning Heart of a Military Woman book and is a contributing author in 4 books including the Heart of a Toastmaster. Debra Simpson is your host of Speaking With Influence, a show designed to showcase successful women who use speaking to amplify their message, build their influence to bring more business through the doors. In her business, she works with authors and speakers on strategies to give their message as large an audience as possible. Tune in and learn how to speak your way to success!
Rochelle Rice, Movement, power, confidence, physicality, health, wellbeing, action Episode 048: Power of Movement - Rochelle Rice URL: http://www.julieannsullivan.com/power-movement-rochelle-rice/ On this episode of Mere Mortals Unite, we interview Rochelle Rice. Rochelle Rice, CSP, AS is a nationally-recognized speaker, author and educator – with a passion for empowering lives through movement. Rochelle knows the importance of listening to your body, all the time, not just when it hurts. She explores the importance of inviting your physical body to participate in your life. She shares specific ideas for men and women in the art of carrying your body around that aligns with your body structure. Rochelle recommends three simple steps each day; Movement, recognizing there is more than going to the gym, journaling & prayer, some sort of mindfulness and a focus on what is working in your life. Your body is with you your whole life. Be kind to it and have it work for you not against you. Rochelle is the only woman in the world to hold both the Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International and the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. A former professional jazz dancer, Rochelle embraces the Health at Every Size® paradigm. She is the author of Real Fitness for Real Women. She has appeared on Fox News, ABC World News Tonight and the CBS Early Show. You’ll discover: There’s more to movement and exercise than the gym How to fall in love with your anatomy Helpful hints on how to stand to feel more powerful Movement you make during your normal day that is exercise What to do with the gap between intention and action To learn how to honor your body Specific steps to take to create a partnership with your body Interview Links & Other Resources Follow Rochelle Rice on Facebook Follow Rochelle Rice on Twitter Connect with Rochelle Rice on LinkedIn End Weight Discrimination Rochelle Rice's website Breathe and Eat: A Six Week Mindful Eating Program iTunes - Subscribe, Rate & Review
[24:00] In this episode, you'll meet three incredible speakers scheduled to present education sessions in August at the 2016 Toastmasters International Convention in Washington, D.C. They are: Anne Barab DTM, AS; Sheryl Roush, DTM, AS, PDG and Rochelle Rice CSP, AS, MA. Notice! The Friday morning Accredited Speaker sessions have switched time slots! The Level 2 Judging (5 Candidates showcasing) is now at 8:00am Eastern. "How to Become An Accredited Speaker" Education Session is now at 10:15am. August 19th.
Rochelle Rice is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and educator. A former professional jazz dancer, her passion stems from the inordinate amount of stress in our society placed on thinness rather than overall health and wellness. She motivates people to bridge the gap between knowledge and action, information, and implementation when it comes to their health. Rochelle is the only woman to currently hold the Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International and the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. Secret – timesaving technique Rochelle spends her time on the projects that bring in revenue soonest -- focus on the income-generating tasks. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Stretch your mind, body, and soul -- Rochelle begins each day by journaling, praying, and stretching her muscles. Could have ruined your business – but now – an invaluable learning experience Rochelle business was directly affected by 9/11 -- and Rochelle tells the whole story here. Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful "Fit your business around your health." Most influential lesson learned from a mentor "Make sure the information sits well with you." Final Round – “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success” What systems would you go back and put into place sooner? I would have had QuickBooks back then -- but unfortunately it didn't exist. How to exceed expectations and add the most value? An individual would enjoy what they're doing -- and it's up to me to play to their strengths. What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success? Ask for help -- people want to help you Trust your intuition How best to connect with Rochelle: Website: rochellerice.com Email: rochelle@rochellerice.com Phone: (212) 689-4558 You can also find us here: ----- OnwardNation.com -----
[26:58] Ellie Kay, ACS, ALB, is now one of only 67 Accredited Speakers (AS) in the world. Ellie received the prestigious AS designation at Toastmasters' 2015 International Convention in Las Vegas.Greg and Ryan speak with Ellie about her unique and varied career as a speaker and author, her decision to pursue the AS designation, and about how Toastmasters fits into her life today.
Ellie Kay, ACS, ALB, is now one of only 67 Accredited Speakers (AS) in the world.
Greg speaks with guest Sheryl Roush, PDG, DTM, AS who tells us all about the Toastmasters Accredited Speaker (AS) program. Sheryl enlightens us as to what it's all about, why you would want to become an Accredited Speaker & how to go about doing it. She also talks about a special pre-convention event in Las Vegas this August dedicated to those who want to take the AS journey and get more paid speaking engagements. Find out more at: http://www.bit.ly/acsp2015. (18:59)
Have you ever wondered about how you can live a more fulfilling life? Is there a way that any person can intentionally live a life that has significance both to self and to others? Come lean forward and turn the volume up so as to not miss a word of my interview with Dilip Abayasekara, Ph.D., affectionately known by many as “Dr. Dilip,” author of the highly acclaimed book, The Path of the Genie -- Your Journey to Your Heart’s Desire. Dr. Dilip has been a speech coach, trainer, and keynote speaker for the past 22 years. He is president of Dr. Dilip, LLC. The mission of Dilip and his associates is to help people unleash their communication and performance potential. Dilip has applied the very principles he talks about to his own life. A former industrial scientist, Dilip changed careers to become a coach, trainer, and professional speaker. He has spoken in almost every state in the USA and in nine other countries. He was twice a finalist at Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking, placing second in 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada before an audience of 2,300. He went on to receive the coveted Accredited Speaker designation in recognition of outstanding public speaking skills and contributions to public speaking. In 2005-2006 he served as International President of Toastmasters International, the world’s largest volunteer organization devoted to helping people develop their communication and leadership skills. His greatest thrill is to see people transformed positively so that they become the people they were meant to be. Dilip’s favorite quote is “If you want the world to change, look at the world with new eyes.” Let’s find out what new vision and new outlook Dr. Dilip can help us achieve as we interview him about the message in his book, The Path of the Genie -- Your Journey to Your Heart’s Desire!
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