Stand Up and Speak Up

Do you want to know how to confidently connect with an unseen audience? David Otey will show us how to own the virtual stage. David Otey gets it. He understands the challenges of presenting technical material. In the 1990s, while working as a broadcast engineer, David made a presentation at a conference of his peers. Immediately after lunch (i.e., naptime), people began dozing off as he started to...

Do you know how to have difficult conversations in order to advocate for yourself in all aspects of your life? Do you want to learn how? Ming Shelby has dedicated her career to inspiring students, teachers, and administrators through positive learning experiences. She believes that courage is the most critical ingredient for personal transformation. She is now building a community of courage beyon...

George Bernard Shaw said, “The United States and Great Britain are two countries separated by a common language.” Sandi Small is an accent coach. She trains American actors to British up their accent and their role. Sandi noticed that American actors were confused about the numerous British accents and many coaches are too generic in accent training: they teach all of the accents, but do not speci...

If you want anything in life, don’t wait for it to come to you. Go and make things happen. If you can lift others in the process, your chances of success increase even more. Michael Schirtzer is a standup comedian and slam poet born in New York and raised in Los Angeles. Since starting in the backroom of a comedy club in 2014, he and his writing have appeared on NBC Sports, The Jimmy Dore Show, TY...

Whether you are a speaker or not, there is no doubt that we all have expertise that can leave an impact in the world once it is shared. As the Founder of www. GetSpeakingGigsNow.com, Leisa Reid mentors business professionals and entrepreneurs who want to make an impact and ultimately attract their ideal clients through speaking. As a speaker herself, Leisa has successfully booked and delivered ove...

Do you truly know what being healthy means? Being healthy goes beyond the "normal" everyday life changes of exercising and eating healthy. It involves our mental health as well as our physical health. Deanna Blair is the founder of Spot the DOTS (Developing. Optimal. Talents. Soulfully - Connecting minds, bodies, and souls for a healthier lifestyle.) Deanna helps people understand that MENTAL ILLN...

Megan Lyons has shared her game-changing approach to wellness with thousands of people through personalized health coaching, corporate and group wellness programs, and motivational and educational speaking. As founder and owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, she’s deeply passionate about inspiring others to feel their healthiest and happiest. Megan is the author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free St...

Listen today to learn why "funny is the honey that makes your stories stick." Ray Engan was a shy little boy who used to avoid talking to strangers by walking inside the safety of his Mom's wrap around skirts. He went on to a career in stand-up comedy, performing with and writing for some of America's best comedians. He left comedy for corporate America, and immediately found failure in the busine...

Are your fears creating negative energy? Angel Marie will show us how to release that negative energy and shine on. Ever since she was a small child, Angel Marie has been a beacon of light. She always brought people together, making them laugh and smile. Since that time, she has immersed herself in learning about energy, light, and healing. As a Reiki Master, Empowerment Coach, Master Speaker, aut...

What does your road to success look like? Is it straight and narrow? A smooth and easy drive where your car can coast on cruise control? Or is it like Erin’s road: long, winding, and full of potholes, construction, and roadblocks? Don’t be afraid of those roadblocks, and don’t worry if you haven’t finished your journey. Ultimately you will still get to the place you are supposed to be. It just mig...

Kristin Crockett is passionate about people living their courageous destiny NOW. She is a nationally renowned speaker, coach, and soon to be an author. Her book, “Courageous Destiny – 111 Secrets to Limitless Leadership, Power and Sales,” is due out in 2020. When Kristin works with people, they grow their sales and businesses FAST. Kristin has over twenty years of corporate sales experience, where...

Imagine what your life would be like if you lived on the other side of fear! Christie Moore is an Amazon Best Selling Author, Speaker, and Breakthrough Coach. She teaches women how to break free from limiting beliefs and live on the other side of fear. Imagine turning fear to focus, pain to power, and difficulty to determination. It was through her own personal turbulent time of devastation, shame...

Laurel Felt, Ph. D., the founder and CEO of HeartFelt Speaking, returns to share more insights on storytelling. She helps purpose-driven women and allies, like entrepreneurs and activists, to translate their big ideas into powerful stories and easy-to-understand messages that they can confidently deliver on TEDx stages, in coffee shops, and everywhere in between. In addition to coaching one-on-one...

Lourdes Ortiz created her podcast Unveil the Leader to help you prepare for your strenuous, long-distance journey to success. Lourdes is a Human Resources specialist, corporate trainer, triathlete, and bi-lingual motivational speaker. She helps companies and individuals prepare for the strenuous, long-distance journey of business and personal success. As a young woman, she came to this country wit...

Do you want to learn how to transform your past and find your purpose in just 90 days? What if you could stop the same things from happening over and over again? Decision drives commitment, be committed to yourself; YOU are worth it! Angela Marie is driven every day to help people just like you. Allow her to share with you a defining moment and a resulting "compelling story" that brought her to wh...

Do you consider yourself spiritual? Are you afraid of what others may say if you share your spiritual experiences? Well, Robin Cotè is not. She has decided to share her spiritual experience in her new book, “Soul Stirrings.” Robin is a muscle car enthusiast, radio and show business personality, author, tranformational soul coach and speaker. She is a Studio Director for Dave Pratt’s Star Worldwide...

Although life can be chaotic and scary at times, we all need to fly through it as best we can. There is no one better equipped to help people do that than Cassandra Pavolic. Despite her fear of heights, Cassandra spent 25 years as an aerialist with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and Las Vegas shows. As a life coach, Cassy is helping other people confront their fears, whatever they ma...

Laurel Felt, Ph. D., is the founder and CEO of HeartFelt Speaking. She helps purpose-driven women and allies, like entrepreneurs and activists, to translate their big ideas into powerful stories and easy-to-understand messages that they can confidently deliver on TEDx stages, in coffee shops, and everywhere in between. In addition to coaching one-on-one, Laurel also teaches online courses and faci...

Find out how to look for small things in life and learn to express appreciation, love, and gratitude for them along the way. ‘Nurse’ Jesse does more than care for a person’s physical needs. She promotes, trains, fosters, and develops new dimensions of life in others. She sees a ‘healthy life’ as a wholesome, holistic life. Wellness is not only about the body, but the whole person. Wellness include...

Failure can equal success. No matter how many times you fail, use the lessons from your failures, double down in your efforts, and you eventually will end up ahead of where you started. Anthony Michael Russo is a Dallas based speaker and emcee who has hosted events all over the country, large and small. He's the official on-field host for several of the NCAA championships, including College World...

Did you know that Tango is a perfect tool for team building and leadership development? Listen and learn about the "hidden gifts" of Tango and how it can be applied to life, work, and even spiritual practice (it is a creative form of moving meditation). Ilona Glinarsky, the founder of TangoToSuccess.com, is a 25-year veteran of social partner dance (Salsa and Argentine Tango), a 2019 finalist of t...

If you don’t like the results you are getting in life, make different choices. Sarah Ordo did, and she is living her best life. Sarah Ordo is your not so typical millennial girl, just craving to make moves and leave her mark on the world! She is a bit of a do-it-all kind of girl and seriously does ALL the things. She is an entrepreneur and the owner of 24Luxe Hair & Makeup here in Detroit, an on-l...

Do you love your pet? Or do you connect with your pet? Understanding that difference can significantly improve your life. Jamie Lee is an Animal Relationship Expert, Animal Reiki (RAY KEY) Teacher and founder of Animal Bonds. She is a speaker and author of “Whispers of Wisdom – your pet has all the answers. She’s also been featured in the best-selling book series, Chicken Soup for the Soul and her...

Sometimes, when you need to make significant changes, you need to get away from your daily routine. Businesses do it regularly by holding off-site meetings. Time spent away allows you to focus on what matters most and make the necessary changes to achieve your goals. Frankly Coaching is about improving work-life balance by reducing the impact of stress and increasing vitality to help clients achie...

When Erin Marcus had to handle a really mad, very large, Canada Goose, she was beyond nervous. She was AFRAID. Find out the lessons she learned facing that fear. Erin Marcus is an award-winning, nationally renowned speaker, author, and consultant, who has been creating business successes for nearly 20 years. She has spoken for top organizations such as Coldwell Banker, Highland Capital, Baird & Wa...