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Educational Track: ToastmastersMarshall Heinekey, ATM9:00 am Evaluation: Your Role in a Speakers GrowthJoin this interactive learning session and learn the skills and techniques of evaluation and how best to apply them. This experienced educator will lead the group through different evaluation scenarios and explore their unique attributes. Bio: Marshall Heinekey’s career as an Educational Instructor has spanned over 30 years. Early on he adopted and practiced the Toastmaster methodologies in developing his skills and providing feedback to others. Skills that have served him and his students well for decades. |
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Educational Track: Personal DevelopmentName: Kieran Harrop ATMG 9:00 am The Power of Positive ThinkingLearn new strategies to enhance all aspects of your life by tapping into the power of positive thoughts and dreams. Discover how positive affirmations are developed and channeled to create what the things you want to acquire in your life. BIO: Kieran Harrop's seven year journey around the Pacific Ocean in a 26 foot sailboat sets the stage for his inspirational talks. As an author of "Voyage of Destiny: Sailing to Success", and a previous Conference presenter, Kieran's dynamic presentation will inspire, inform and entertain. Discover how positive affirmations are developed and channeled to create the things you want to acquire in your life. |
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Educational Track: CommunicationNarges Nirumvala CTM9:00 am Title: Express Yourself with Powerpoint: A Primer for Speakers & TrainersLearn the skills it takes to leap into the exciting world of PowerPoint Presentations. See first hand the 5 key components every presentation must have and what common mistakes to avoid. Learn the 10 benefits that will WOW your audiences now and for years to come.
Bio: Narges Nirumvala is a Microsoft Certified PowerPoint Expert with over 14 years experience in developing powerful presentations. Her business experience in sales and marketing, have helped hone her skills in developing and presenting digital presentations with impact.
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Educational Track: LeadershipTevis Thompson DTM ID 2007-2009International Director9:00 am
Creating Quality Clubs Tevis Thompson will provide powerful tools for clubs to assess their strengths and challenges, formulate plans to succeed, energize meetings and promote membership magnetism. Members will be empowered to be agents for change. Visitors will feel the energy and see the value in joining.
Bio: Tevis Thompson is no stranger to education, with a 15 year tenure at Golden Gate and John F. Kennedy Universities where he has contributed to the educational process for both students and faculty. This three time DTM and highly qualified speaker has delivered educational programs at a number of Toastmaster conferences.
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Educational Track: ToastmastersLindy Edgett DTM and Eileen Miller DTM10:00 am “Improv” Your Way to Better SpeakingJoin the fun in this action packed session, and learn how to use Improv Skills to give your speeches and presentations a renewed energy. Participants will be engaged in games and exercises that are guaranteed to challenge and heighten their gestures and words. Bios:Both Eileen Miller and Lindy Edgett are experienced Toastmasters and have delivered a number of educational sessions in the past. Both have more recently heightened their speaking abilities by enrolling in acting and improv sessions, which they have now adapted to Toastmasters and have brought this to share with all of us. |
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Educational Track: Personal DevelopmentJohanna Vanderpol 10:00 am Listen to Your Emotions – The Ultimate Guide to Health and HappinessDiscover the concept of emotional intelligence, and learn the 5 steps of how to channel this knowledge to become healthier and happier. Hear about the exciting scientific discoveries of emotions and the role they play in our lives and how you can apply this knowledge. Bio: As a Researcher and Emotional Intelligence Consultant and Coach, Johanna Vanderpol understands the importance emotions play in our lives. She speaks at workshops in Canada and the USA and is the author of "Honouring Your Emotions: Why it Matters." -- www.johannavanderpol.com
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Educational Track: CommunicationDaren Wride ATMB 10:00 am “The Journey Toward Professional Speaking." Learn what it takes to enter the world of Professional Speaking, and begin creating your template to success. See how utilizing both your club and your Toastmaster experiences can help propel you in the direction of speaking professionally.
BIO: Daren Wride has been on his own journey through Toastmasters for the past decade and now in developing his Professional Speaking career. As an experienced and dedicated contest speaker, Daren has learned the principles needed to advance a Professional Speaking career.
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Educational Track: LeadershipVal Low CTM10:00 am Developing Your Pathways to SuccessClarity and focus of thoughts will be leading themes in this interactive learning sessions. Lean how your goals are achievable when you apply the right skills and techniques. Clear your mind for some innovative thinking that will change your life.
BIO: As a business consultant, Val Low has learned that progress comes through setting goals. Her many years in Toastmasters have helped set the framework that now guides her business, her life and her directions.
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