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Excellent public speaking is a desirable skill that we all try to attain. With the current shift to the virtual world, this allows us to explore new opportunities and avenues. Be it professional, conducting a presentation, or meeting online, how do we deliver our message most effectively? Be it private, celebrating an anniversary or birthday, how do we acknowledge achievements and deliver social s...

New Jersey native, Charles S. Gates is an entrepreneur, coach, trainer, emcee and transformational speaker. Charles takes his audience and clients from mundane to magnificent, using his TOP HAT leadership philosophy. His high-energy presentations and workshops are fun, in-your-face, and memorable. Charles has been featured in the New Journal and Guide , Virginia’s oldest African American owned new...

Just celebrating her 98th birthday, long-time member Helen Burkett discuses the challenges and her journey as being one of the first few females who joined Toastmasters and how she took that experience to receive her 13th DTM award.

Matt Kinsey, DTM , of Coral Springs, Florida, is the CEO of MK Tech Group in Coral Springs, Florida, which he started in 2007. Kinsey oversees all aspects of his IT consulting firm that services small and medium-sized businesses in the South Florida area. Kinsey holds a master’s degree in computer information systems from the University of Phoenix, Arizona. He has a certificate in strategic manage...