Joyce Feustel, DTM
 ContactsPhone:303-570-9864 E-mail: Joyce Feustel Web Sites Joyce Feustel |
| BIO | Joyce Feustel is a social media networker extraordinaire and founder of Boomers’ Social Media Tutor. She provides customized guidance on a one-to-one basis for people new, or relatively new, to such social media websites as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and others. Joyce is passionate about encouraging others to learn how to use social networking for fun, relationship-building, profit, career growth, sharing what they know, and more. An award-winning professional speaker, Joyce has belonged to Toastmasters International since 1997. |
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Humble Yourself and the Universe Will Provide Through accounts of her own challenges in launching her business Boomers’ Social Media Tutor in 2010, and the challenges of other fledgling entrepreneurs, Joyce provides insights and tips for fellow business owners regarding how to ask for help. Speech time: 15 to 30 minutes |
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Lessons Learned from Parenting and Using Social Media Find out about the funny and fascinating parallels between parenting and using social media. A mother of two grown daughter and a user of Facebook and LinkedIn since December 2008, Joyce shares how both parenting and social media have changed her life for the better. Speech time: 15 to 30 minutes |
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Facebook – Opportunities and Pitfalls Participating in Facebook can enhance your life. Find out ways to protect yourself from unwanted contact and how to communicate appropriately with your Facebook friends. Joyce’s Facebook adventures began in December 2008 at the age of 60, and she is an active user with over 400 friends. Speech time: 15 to 30 minutes |
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LinkedIn Isn’t Just for Job Seekers Learn how participating on LinkedIn can enhance your professional world. Discover ways to connect with potential strategic partners and grow your business. Joyce has been actively participating in LinkedIn since December 2008 and is connected to over 1,000 people all over the world. Speech time: 15 to 30 minutes |
| Availability Will travel – up to one hour from central Denver Prefer evenings and weekends. Has some weekday availability. |
Elaine Love, DTM
 ContactsPhone (Day): 303-284-0514 E-mail: Elaine Love Web Sites Elaine 4 Success |
| BIO | Elaine Love’s experience spans from growing one store into a chain of Goodyear dealerships to developing an idea into the extremely successful Mountain Castles Property Management Company. Elaine has received numerous awards for Leadership including First Resort International’s “Innovator of the Year.” To help others, Elaine developed a customizable formula to duplicate her success. Audiences delight in her interactive, entertaining and inspiring presentations. In Toastmasters, Elaine earned her DTM in 30 months, served as Area governor 2010 and Division governor 2011. She earned the Triple Crown award in 2011 and Toastmaster of the Year Metro Division in 2010. She is a frequent presenter at TLI and district conferences. Elaine holds Masters degrees in Communication and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She is a Real Estate Broker and a certified M3 Master Consultant.She received the designation of World Class Speech Coach” in September, 2011. |
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Now to WOW (Create a Clear, Concise, Convincing Message) Discover the insider secrets to crafting a 30 second introduction which attracts people to you. Enhance your confidence and effectiveness. Receive the 5 keys to Panic Free Presentations making every meeting less traumatic and more effective. Enjoy the transition of going from now to WOW. Have fun in the process. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Talk Your Walk Increase your impact and value to the audience when you connect with each one rather than just communicating to them. Discover the secret of connecting to each individual in EXACTLY the way they prefer to receive information. Entertaining, inspiring and empowering audiences benefits everyone Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Emotional Ice Water (Overcome Negative Input and Stress) Negative comments assault us from co-workers, friends, relatives and even our own self-talk. Discover how to recognize positive ways to thrive in any situation. Everyone encounters negative comments at some time in life. Having the tools to effectively deflect the verbal barbs and maintain sanity places you at the top of the class. Tips, techniques and solutions for challenging situations. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Additional Presentation Types: - keynote speaker - workshop trainer - seminar leader - Toastmasters clubs and events - open to other opportunities Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
| Availability Elaine offices in Denver, CO area and is available to speak to companies, groups and organizations throughout Colorado. 2 to 3 weeks advanced notice regarding scheduling is preferred, but potentially available for last-minute fill in engagements. Please contact her to inquire. |
Hugh Curley, DTM
 ContactsPhone:303-482-1703 E-mail: Hugh Curley Web Sites Speaker Hugh Curley Hugh Curley (other) Blog: Hugh Curley Blog |
| BIO | Hugh is an engineers’ engineer. He speaks to technical people about non-technical skills. He has been presenting seminars to engineers since 1975. His entertaining style and clear examples make the principles easy to understand, fun to learn and immediately applicable. He is optimistic, upbeat and positive, resulting in an immediate connection with the audience. Hugh is able to draw analogies from many years of experience as an engineer, engineering manager, private pilot, husband, father and grandfather. |
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Emotional Intelligence for Engineers: Discover and Harness Your Incredible Power Our emotions are far more powerful in controlling us than logic is – even for engineers. Learn to identify your emotions, accept them as a beneficial feature and to choose the proper response to achieve your long term goals. When you master your emotions, you master your future. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Emotional Intelligence for Engineers: Accomplish More With Others Today we are being pushed to produce more with less. In Hugh Curley’s 30 years as an engineer, he’s learned how to get results through people and is sharing his learning with managers and teams around the world. This program covers the most important points that, with little effort, will yield significant results in getting people to collaborate. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Emotional Intelligence for Engineers: Multiple Your Incredible Power Alone you can create the output of one person. As a team lead, you can produce many times more. This topic shows how to read other people’s emotions and work with that information to build effective teams. Topics covered include visual and auditory signals, primary thinking modalities, mirroring, team member selection and keeping the team focused. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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The Winner’s Image Winners think differently from the masses and consequently win even more. With stories, humor, and easy to understand charts, this speech shows you how to be a more powerful winner than you already are. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Tapping Your Infinite Potential Discover how the mind controls the body to fulfill your self-image and how that self-image was created in a manner that limits your success. Then learn how to create the self-image you want to get the life you desire. Your current results show your past thinking; your current thinking creates your future results. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
| Availability Based in Berthoud, CO, and available for speaking within 125-mile radius. May be available for last minute engagements. |
Tom G. Hobbs, The Man in the Hat
 ContactsPhone:303-671-0469 E-mail: Tom Hobbs Web Sites Tom G. Hobbs, The Man in the Hat |
| BIO | Enthusiasm is contagious and Tom chooses to infect the world with it. As a Serial Entrepreneurial Nut he has built several businesses and understands “Niche Marketing”. His travels around the globe has infused him with experiences that you can grow from. Tom is a Master Speaker for the Entrepreneur. Understands the many joys and challenges of business and is eager to help others find their happy spot too. He is the living brand “The Man in the Hat”. |
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Penguin Crossing Guard Was this a good Career Choice? Learn 3 ways to let the Entrepreneur in you succeedHelping youth of all ages see the possibilities for them is exciting. His methods can help anyone be vibrant in their business & life. Invigorating your creativity is a common result when you share the room with “The Man in the Hat”. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Would you like to be the Master of Ceremonies?OrThe Amateur of Activities?
The Man in the Hat has been involved with 100’s of events, organizing, working in the back, the front and being in the audience has taught him many techniques of the most successful of the “Master of Ceremonies” in the world. “The Man in the Hat” is sharing some of his insight with you. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Other Speaking Activities Master of Ceremonies Trainings Youth Leadership & Speaking workshops Business Branding. Live It. Volunteer speaker for Junior Achievement and Red Cross Toastmasters Leadership Trainings around the Globe Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
| Availability Based in Denver and available world wideShort notices will always be considered as practical |
Gina Curley, DTM
 ContactsPhone:303-578-1106 E-mail: Gina Curley e-mail |
| BIO | Gina Curley has been a member of Toastmasters since 2004 and has received her DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) Award in 2009. She has given several talks to audiences about the American Red Cross as well as conducted seminars on providing the best customer service experience. Gina works at one of the largest computer hardware and software corporations as a dedicated support engineer for several of the company’s largest accounts. She has seen what works well and what does not. Through her genuine compassionate approach towards helping others, Gina can help you learn about the keys to building and maintaining strong business relationships. Additionally, Gina gives talks about building self-confidence and self-worth. Through her past life experiences, she knows that it is like to feel worthless and insecure. After years of counseling, support from friends and family and faith, she has learned to overcome many hurdles and is an advocate for helping others to love and accept themselves. |
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Operation Customer Centricity – Taking Customer Service to the Highest Level Customer service isn’t just about addressing the customer needs so that you can get rid of them. Nor is customer service about making that sale. Customer service IS about taking all aspects of the business into consideration–and most important of all, having a genuine concern for others. This seminar focuses on the key elements of improving teamwork as well as the customer service experience so that you will come up with a win-win situation in your business. You will enjoy running your day-to-day operations even more and your customers will experience the highest level of customer service, which means long-lasting business relationships. Speech time: 30 minutes to 1 hour |
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Confident Building 101 – Learning to Love and Accept Yourself Just as You Are: Wonderful and Unique Do you struggle with self-esteem and a lack of confidence? Are you the type of person who can accept criticism easier than you can accept compliments? Do you feel you are not worthy? This presentation will help put things into perspective so that you can realize how truly wonderful you are as a unique and precious individual. You will gain a better appreciation and respect of yourself through this gentle and uplifting talk on learning to love and accept yourself just as you are. |
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Emotional Strength Training – Surviving in an Egocentric Society In a struggling economy where the unemployment rate is high, people will do and say just about anything to build themselves up. Just as in a star-struck society where unrealistic physical expectations are set, those with the ‘perfect image’ will flaunt themselves while many strive for the same ‘success’. This talk will help you build resistance in spite of being trampled by those with big egos. You will learn understanding and gain strength in this enlightening presentation filled with humor and helpful advice on emotional strength training. Speech time: 30 minutes to 1 hour |
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Emcee Gina is an energetic and entertaining emcee who connects with the audience as well as the presenters. She has emceed several Toastmaster Speech Contests up the District Level and a fundraiser event. It is clear as you watch Gina host an event, she is genuine, caring, humorous and professional. Speech time: Between 1 and 3 hours |
| Availability Interested in speaking in the Longmont Area on evenings (except Tuesday nights) and weekends |
Pat Sanchez
 ContactsPhone: 303-523-9200 E-mail: Pat Sanchez Web Sites Inspire Me 2 We |
| BIO | Pat has worked as a Branch Manager at Chase Bank for 6 years. He has developed multiple teams that have led to successful P&L growth. He understands what it takes to be successful in tough economic times. Pat also owns Inspire ME 2 WE where he speaks, conducts success skills workshops and seminars around the subjects of Success, Business, Leadership, Communication, Social and Financial Saviness. Pat will inspire you to achieve your goals, leading to a successful business and personal life. Patrick Anthony Sanchez (Pat) is a member of Front Range Toastmasters. He is currently serving as VP- Public Relations. |
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How to discover your passion, to achieve the life you want and deserve Description to follow Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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3 tips on how to meet people who want to buy your products and services/em> Description to follow Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Do what’s right to grow your business to keep your customers wanting more Description to follow Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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How to get back up and achieve success after hitting rock bottom Social skills Success skills Financial savvy |
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Lead by example to increase the bottom line and create a positive environment Social skills Success skills Financial savvy |
| Availability Based in Denver, CO, and available for speaking within 125-mile radius. May be available for last minute engagements. |
Charles Brown, CTM
 ContactsPhone: 720-201-4527 E-mail: Charles Brown |
| BIO | “Chuck” has been in Toastmasters since 1998. A seasoned customer service professional, he has spent his career working in transactional, face to face interactions with customers. In an industry that is known for eliciting emotional reactions while demanding high dollar solutions, Chuck has cultivated a large book of repeat business and a steady stream of referrals. With a B.A. in Psychology from University of California Berkeley he has developed techniques to mediate, defuse and resolve customer concerns before they escalate. Chuck has performed voice PSA (Public Service Announcements) for radio as well as on air reading for the blind in Boulder. |
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Right or Wrong – The Customer is Still the Customer The customer is always right isn’t always true. This speech focuses on how to meet customer expectations without giving away the store. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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High Performance Demons Chuck is also an automobile enthusiast. With 20 years in the automotive industry advising on the care and maintenance of high performance cars, he has become aware of their abilities and aberrations. With humor, knowledge, and spirited energy Chuck will speak to your group on current technology, innovation, and aesthetics of today’s luxury cars. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Making a Marriage Last 50 Years or Longer (or How to Date Your Wife) An ordained Colorado marriage minister, Chuck also speaks on topics related to step parenting, relationship building, and long term marriage survival. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
| Availability Based in Longmont, CO, and available for speaking within 50-mile radius. May be available for last minute engagements. |
Martin Cobb
 ContactsPhone: 303-690-6401 E-mail: Martin Cobb Web Sites |
| BIO | Martin Cobb takes pride in entertaining and educating his audiences. He has two favorite and exciting speeches – “How to give a Powerful Speech” and “Great! You are Finally in Charge – Now What?” Blending humor, humility and hope, he keeps the audience engaged and laughing. Martin is an accomplished Toastmaster and is Director for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Speakers Bureau. Martin is at ease with both large and small groups. A former Navy Commander, he is the Change Manager – Business Operations for the Bureau of Land Management and is pursuing a Masters in Organizational Performance and Change from CSU. Martin has achieved Advanced Communicator – Silver and Competent Leader designations in Toastmasters. He is a past president and former Area Governor in District 26 Toastmasters. He enjoys speaking. Give him a call or send him an e-mail – Martin would enjoy the chance to speak to your group! |
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How to Give a Powerful Speech Martin shares the secrets and thoughts of presidential speech writers, speaking coaches and Toastmasters International Speech Contest Champions to help speakers be memorable, have impact and enjoy success. Speech time: 30 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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Great! You are Finally in Charge. Now What? The first 90 days in any new leadership position are critical to long-term leadership success. Hear some thoughts about business culture, mentoring, expectations, learning and leading. Martin relates studies from the Harvard Business School and CEO testimonials in this fascinating and rewarding talk. Speech time: 30 minutes (can be adjusted) |
| 3 | Additional Presentation Types: - luncheon speaker - seminar leader - evening keynote speaker - Toastmasters clubs and events |
| Availability Based out of Denver, CO and available for speaking in 60-mile radius, or more if expenses are covered. Prefer 2 weeks advance booking but potentially available for last-minute engagements. Best availability in evenings. |
Steve Chase
 ContactsPhone: 720-488-0747 E-mail: Steve Speaks 4 U |
| BIO | Steve Chase is owner of Lucid Insurance Strategies, Inc., a Centennial based employee benefits general agency. He has spoken in front of thousands of people and loves to entertain and make people laugh. He is an avid golfer, reader and likes to inspire-sending out a “quote of the day” to his friends. He loves to tell stories! Steve has been a member of Toastmasters since 2002. He was club president when, Toast of Inverness, was recognized as the number two club in the world for educational achievement. He has won International and Humorous Speech contests at the club and area level. Steve was appointed as the M-4 Area Governor in 2006-2007 and served six clubs; each club earning Distinguished Club status or better. |
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Dad-Why Didn’t You Tell Me These Things!r Steve Chase provides a hilarious look at discovering the ups and downs of married life-things his father should have told him. His stories range from home repairs, communication and buying presents and are sure to leave you laughing. Speech time: 20 to 25 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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Long-term Care for Knuckleheads A long-term care care event can wipe out family savings in two years. If you had a long-term care event, what asset would YOU use to pay for it? Steve will show you five ways to plan for long term care. Speech time: 30 to 40 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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Bobby Jones and The Masters A look at Bobby Jones, the greatest golfer of his era; building Augusta National and its prestigious tournament, “The Masters.” Speech time: 30 minutes (can be adjusted) |
| 4 | Additional Presentation Types: - topical speeches related to my specific subjects - keynote speaker |
| Availability Based out of Centennial, CO and available for speaking in 25-mile radius. Prefer 2 to 3 weeks advance booking but potentially available for last-minute engagements. |
Susan Grattino, DTM
 ContactsPhone: 303 377-5454 E-mail: Susan Grattino, Marketing |
| BIO | Karen is a new DTM. Been in Toastmasters since 1999. She has held offices both inside and outside of her club. |
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It’s Not Just a Brochure This talk addresses the research and ‘behind-the-scenes’ activities that must happen prior to sending out brochures to market a company. Speech time: 45 minutes (can be adjusted) |
| 2 | Additional Presentation Types: - topical speeches related to my specific subjects - serving as Master of Ceremonies at events - keynote speaker - other Toastmasters clubs and Toastmasters events - open to other opportunities |
| Availability Based out of Denver, CO and available for speaking in 60-mile radius. Prefer 2 to 3 weeks advance booking but potentially available for last-minute engagements. |
Beth Boaz, DTM
 ContactsPhone: 303-254-8912 E-mail: Beth Boaz |
| BIO | Beth is a Civil Engineer with the US Bureau of Reclamation. As such, she frequently has the opportunity to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences. She has presented workshops for large and small audiences, including highly-rated seminars for national conventions of the Society of Women Engineers and the Federally Employed Women. Beth’s outside interests include motorcycling and playing the viola in the Lakewood Symphony. A Toastmaster since 1982, Beth has held leadership roles at levels up to the International Board of Directors. She has won contests in serious speaking, impromptu speaking, humorous speaking, and speech evaluation. Beth is a popular and accomplished instructor in the semi-annual training sessions. |
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Translating Tech Talk No matter what profession we’re in, we’re sometimes called upon to explain our area of expertise to individuals and groups with different backgrounds. This presentation outlines a 6-step process for explaining technical information to non-technical audiences. Speech time: 60 minutes Can be lengthened or shortened |
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He or She Who Laughs, Lasts Description: Participants in this lively presentation learn the importance of maintaining a sense of humor in order to fight stress and enhance creativity. They also receive suggestions on how to develop their sense of humor. Speech time: 60 minutes Can be lengthened or shortened |
| 3 | Additional Presentation Types: - topical speeches related to my specific subjects - serving as Master of Ceremonies at events - keynote speaker - other Toastmasters clubs and Toastmasters events - open to other opportunities |
| Availability Based out of Thornton, CO and available for speaking in 50-mile radius. Prefer 2-week advance booking but potentially available for last-minute engagements. Best availability is Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. |
Helen Raleigh CC, CFA, PMP, MBA
 ContactsPhone: 720-315-4339 Fax: 720-283-1191 E-mail: Helen Raleigh Web Sites Helen Raleigh Web Site |
| BIO | Helen Raleigh is the owner of Red Meadow Capital, LLC, an Colorado Registered Investment Advisory firm. She has over 10 years’ experiences working for Fortune 500 financial services firms. She has 2 Master degrees. She frequently speaks on variety of topics including Economics, Investment, and Financial Management, CFA programs, Chinese business and culture. She has speech engagements in both China and the US. |
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Take charge of your financial future In this powerful presentation, Helen provides you with the 5 steps financial planning guide we all need to build wealth for life. Speech time: 30 minutes |
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How to communicate effectively across culture In today’s workplace, as the business environment expands to multiple geographic locations and across multiple cultures, more and more of us must interact with people who come from different cultures. This presentation will enhance your own culture awareness, help you recognize the challenges in cross culture communication and offer you tips that help you and your clients to communicate effectively across cultures. Speech time: 30 minutes |
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Dare to dream — the journey of a curious adventurer How did my journey start? What brought me here? How did I not only survive but become prosperous? I owe my success to my fearless adventure spirit, alongside with the love and support of family, friends and some people I don’t even know. I will share my experience with you, so that you will also be encouraged to pursue your dream. Speech time: 20 to 30 minutes |
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We Will Import You From Australia Do you know that the US current immigration process is outdated? Current policy is driven by concepts of immigrant entitlement (‘family reunification’), and birth-right citizenship. Many other developed countries such as Canada and Australia use a skill-based point systems to select immigrants. Helen will present facts about a segment of immigration that is low on the immigration list but very important to strengthen our great country. Speech time: 15 to 20 minutes |
| 5 | Additional Presentation Types: - Topical speeches related to my expertises (immigration, investment, career and professional development) - Open to other opportunities |
| Availability Based in CO, and available for speaking within 125-mile radius. May be available for last minute engagements. |
Niki Moore, DTM
 ContactsPhone: 719-210-1553 E-mail: Niki Moore |
| BIO | Niki is a Colorado Springs native who’s love of Colorado is abundant! Her professional career has been in executive and management positions of non-profits. Niki notes that public speaking is second only to Colorado as one of her favorite past times, especially if it is training and marketing. Education and training have been a part of her career emphasis for 30. Niki is a talented, experienced and knowledgeable presenter who has mastered many styles and strategies for effective communication in any venue. |
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Dimensions in Dialogue Audience: Public Relations, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Leadership, John Maxwell states in his book “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership” that relationships determine the morale of an organization; but, how do you determine the value of the relationship. Dialogue between two people takes on many different dimensions, how we interpret the meaning of each dimension in that dialogue can make, break, or solidify our relationships.Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Dancing with two Masters! Audience: Public Relations, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Leadership, Organizational Strategies, Effectiveness in ManagementDancing with two Masters is a presentation on how to master the art of leadership and how to master the empowerment of communication in the organizational change venue. Using the Communication and Leadership strategies in unison is critical for managing change in any organization. Understanding how each behavior and the effectiveness of each enriches the process of change is critical to success.Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Diligence in Diversity! Audience: Public Relations, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Leadership, Organizational Strategies, Nonprofit Management, Human Relations It goes without saying that diversity is one of the single most important issues in today’s business and professional environment. We are deluged daily with strategies and other methods on how to manage diversity more effectively. What is the answer? Diligence in Diversity is an opportunity to learn two simple strategies that answer the question.Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
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Reflections in a Mirror Audience: Public Relations, Marketing, Sales, Communications, Leadership, Organizational Strategies, Nonprofit Management, Human Relations and Resources, Independent Consultants, Business Owners, Community LeadersThis presentation discusses the hardest issues for many managers to overcome: changes in their own behaviors, styles, and characteristics. It is non-confrontational, fun, and a sharing of ideas; a chance for us all to look at our reflections in the mirror!Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
| Availability Based in Colorado Springs, CO, and available for speaking anywhere within Colorado.Overnights to accommodate late night or early morning presentations is not a barrier. |
David Lampe
 ContactsPhone: 303-482-1703 E-mail: David Lampe Web Site Web Savvy Real Estate |
| BIO | David is a REALTOR with Your Castle Real Estate. He is constantly researching the Metro Denver real estate market to maintain in-depth market knowledge. He enjoys speaking on real estate-related topics. David has also owned a website development company for twelve years and is an expert in Internet marketing. David is a fitness enthusiast, an avid runner, and enjoys bicycling and strength training. David joined Toastmasters in 2008 and has served as Club President, Area Governor, Division Governor, and Club Mentor. He enjoys his involvement in Toastmasters leadership. |
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How to Network with Confidence and a Giving Attitude Would you like to be more successful and have more close friends? Do you feel awkward at networking events? David Lampe, a REALTOR and the president of a website development company, will fill you in on how to network the right way and generate business, get a better job, and make friends. David explains why old-fashioned face-to-face networking is the best way to network. Speech time: 20 to 30 minutes |
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Your Key To Retirement Security – 6 Reasons Now Is The Time To Buy Rental Property And How To Do It We all want to retire but many of us don’t know if we’ll ever be able to. This presentation will explain to participants a retirement strategy to buy and hold rental property in a self-directed IRA. It’s not a sales pitch; it’s an informative presentation. The vast majority of people that see this presentation have not heard about this strategy before. In fact, most were unaware that you could purchase property with an IRA. Speech time: 20 to 30 minutes |
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Metro Denver Real Estate Market Trends Participants will get an overview of what is currently happening in the Metro Denver real estate market. David presents an analytical overview of the major trends in the Metro Denver residential real estate market. Participants will leave this session with a solid understanding of the Metro Denver residential housing market and which areas have had the best and worst appreciation. Speech time: 20 to 30 minutes |
| 4 | Additional Presentation Types: - Topical speeches related to real estate - Serving as Master of Ceremonies at events - Other Toastmasters clubs and Toastmasters events - Open to other opportunities |
| Availability Based out of Westminster, CO and available for speaking in a 50-mile radius. Prefers one week advance booking but potentially available for last-minute engagements. |
Dirk Kittredge, DTM
 ContactsPhone (day): 303-210-0228 Phone (night): 303-450-6221 E-mail: Head Nerd Web Sites |
| BIO | Dirk has been an avid member of Toastmasters for over 12 years. He has created a variety of presentations. He earned his masters degree in Marketing from San Diego State University. He currently runs his own business selling electronic filing cabinets with a diversified clientele. He enjoys the outdoors and watching his daughters excel in gymnastics and cheerleading. Mr. Kittredge has been a member of Toastmasters since 1992. He has been a member of six different clubs from California to Colorado. Within the Toastmasters’ organization, he has held many officer positions including educational vice president, vice president of membership and secretary. Dirk has presented at the Toastmaster Leadership Institute and outside organizations such as Microsoft and the Association of Purchasing Managers. He founded the Five Star Club in Thornton which is currently working towards charter strength. He is also the current President of the Front Range Club in Thornton. |
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Disaster Recovery: Are you prepared? Discussion about how to prepare for a disaster and survive with business continuity. Handouts and professional PowerPoint presentation provided. Speech time: 55 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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Get Paperless: Surviving the Ocean of Paper How does a company deal with the ocean of paper? What is lost when documents are destroyed? How much time is being spent pushing the paper? This presentation helps you understand the virtues of getting paperless and how it is done. Handouts, PowerPoint and Demonstrations included. Speech time: 55 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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Process vs. Content: Are your learning skills honed? To study content is, in many instances, the same as giving someone a fish. To study the process allows one to insert any content and therefore learn to fish. This is all about evaluating the problem and determining what to learn, the process or the content. Speech time: 45 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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Creative Thinking, the Workshop This workshop implements the use of Story Boards, Creative Thinking and Critical Thinking to solve problems. The idea is to think outside of the box and come up with as many ideas as possible… then determine if the idea is actually feasible. A unique approach yielding substantial results. Speech time: 55 minutes (can be adjusted) |
| 5 | Additional Presentation Types: - topical speeches related to my specific subjects - keynote speaker - other Toastmasters clubs and Toastmasters events - open to other opportunities |
| Availability Based out of Thornton, CO and available for speaking in 100-mile radius, possibly more depending on group. Prefer 2 weeks advance booking but potentially available for last-minute engagements. |
Elizabeth Frick, ACG, Ph.D.
 ContactsPhone: 303-527-2989- E-mail: The Text Doctor Web Site Text Doctor |
| BIO | Dr. Elizabeth (Bette) Frick teaches writing and communication to employees of corporations and governments in the Denver Metro area and the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Her interactive classes and practical workshops help everyone improve communication skills. Bette holds a PhD in English from the University of Minnesota and served as president of the Twin Cities chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC) from 2003-2004. She is a Fellow of STC. Dr. Frick is also board-certified as a medical editor by the Board of Editors in the Life Sciences and serves as the President of the American Medical Writers Association-Rocky Mountain Chapter (2011-2012). |
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Not your father’s email Everyone can improve their e-mail behavior. After all, we’ve had letters around for 2000 years, but we’ve only had e-mail for about 15 years. Speech time: 60 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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The writer’s annual checkup Diagnose your writing and you may have to perform liposuction on your sentences, improve your white-space count, and apply therapy to your passive sentences Speech time: 60 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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Bite the bullet: How not to kill your presentations with your slides You’ve all sat through deadly presentation slides. Don’t kill your audience’s interest; learn to use slides as a great tool to get you points across. A big hit at Ball Aerospace, Emerson Micromotion, Sun Microsystems, and many Toastmasters clubs. Speech time: 60 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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More than just another pretty face: How to attract readers Learn eleven quick tips on how to easily format your documents so your readers will read and understand you. Speech time: 60 minutes (can be adjusted) |
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That’s a good question! Ever found yourself wishing you could ask questions confidently? Or ask just the right questions? This lively, interactive presentation encourages you to ask questions and teaches you how to ask them. Perfect for shy people (especially engineers and technical people). Speech time: 60 minutes (can be adjusted) |
| Availability Based out of Boulder, CO and available for speaking in 60-mile radius. Prefer weeks advance booking but potentially available for last-minute engagements. |
Darryle Brown, ACG, ALB
 ContactsPhone (Day): 303-921-8850 E-mail: Darryle Brown |
| BIO | Darryle is a keynote speaker, business consultant, published writer and author. His background in the public sector includes 20 years of expertise in human resources, public relations, and law enforcement administration. He specializes in speaking on topics related to leadership, personal and professional development, crisis communications and mentoring. Darryle is the President and CEO of Walking Tall with Darryle Brown, Inc. Darryle loves to travel all over the world especially to exotic and tropical locations. Darryle Brown serves as Denver Division’s D6 Area Governor is a charter member of his home club Simply Speaking Toastmasters, where he has served as President from 2008 to 2009 and VP of Membership 2007 to 2008. He is also a charter member and former club mentor of Absolutely Articulate Toastmasters and a member of Buffalo Toastmasters. He has been a Toastmaster since 2004. He has achieved the levels of Advanced Communicator Gold and Advanced Leader Bronze, working toward his Distinguished Toastmaster achievement and has been recognized as the D6 Area’s Toastmaster of the Year in 2009. |
| Speech 1 |
The B-R-O-W-N Method of Speech Preparation Are there moments where you are totally stumped when it comes to preparing a speech? Do you feel petrified at the idea of getting called upon to give a speech with very little time of preparation or completely off the cuff? If so, this is the message for you. The B-R-O-W-N Method of Speech Preparation is designed to give you five easy tips in giving a speech with little preparation at any time, in any environment with maximum results. Speech time: 30 to 90 minutes |
| Speech 2 |
Maximized Mentoring: Developing a Top Notch Mentoring Program Description: Having an excellent mentoring program makes the difference between having casual, uncommitted members to having informed, faithful members with a defined purpose and understanding of what the Toastmasters experience is all about. This presentation enables clubs to successfully develop a six-week mentoring program which empowers new members with everything they need to be highly successful during the crucial beginning phase of membership. Speech time: 30 to 60 minutes |
| Speech 3 |
From Talk To ACTION!/em> Many people have excellent personal and professional goals they seek to achieve that can have a significant impact in their personal growth and in the lives of others. However, goals can go unfulfilled due to subconscious barriers, excuses, and/or negative influences, which deter many from achieving those goals. This presentation provides eight simple steps to finally bridge the gap from talking about desired goals to becoming highly motivated to take action toward a goal fulfilling lifestyle. Speech time: 30 to 60 minutes |
| 4 | Additional Presentation Types: - Topical speeches related to personal/professional development, mentoring, leadership and crisis communications - Serving as Master of Ceremonies at events - Other Toastmasters clubs and Toastmasters events - Open to other opportunities |
| Availability Based out of Aurora, CO and available for speaking in a 50-mile radius. Prefers one week advance booking but potentially available for last-minute engagements. |