
Agenda & Speakers
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Concurrent Education Sessions

Concurrent Education Session 5
Kelly O’Keefe
Tools to Build Resilience
Tools for Resilience gives you simple to remember tools to handle
the challenges of everyday life including overcoming challenges,
dealing with difficult people and situations, and making progress
when things seem overwhelming. You will learn the power of selfendorsementto pat yourself on the back for your efforts and not
necessarily the results. You will learn a four-step method (created
over 80 years ago) for handling everyday challenges that includes
identifying the triggering event and accompanying sensations,
angry and fearful thoughts and disturbing impulses along with
positive affirmations and tools to change behavior and thoughts in
those situations. This will be an interactive workshop!

Concurrent Education Session 5
Darlene West
Having Fun - The Next Level
Movement 4 Life is an enrichment experience designed to empower
and embrace changes that make impactful choices that shape your
life.
By reflecting on your decisions, you can turn your struggles into
strength and your choices into lasting impact. This will build
awareness, boost confidence, and strengthen your sense of
humanity. This journey encourages personal growth, developing
both your heart and mind to face life’s challenges with purpose to
better your future.
As Maya Angelou said, “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but
rarely admit the change it has gone through to achieve that beauty.”

Concurrent Education Session 4
Brad Schilling
Who Wants to Be a DTM?
You’ll want to phone a friend about this workshop. Brad Shilling, an
experienced Toastmaster becomes your game show host as “Who
Wants to be a DTM?” offers you a lifeline of greater knowledge about
our Toastmasters organization in a fun, game show format. You won’t
win any money, or an actual DTM, but you can experience your 50-
50 — that is, 50% fun and 50% educational — in this session.

Concurrent Education Session 4
Noel Ellis
Ignite Your Inner Champion
Ready to unlock your full potential? Join this dynamic session and
discover the five game-changing mindset shifts that can transform
your life. You’ll learn how to develop an unstoppable mindset, stay
energized and focused, set desires that drive you forward, take bold,
courageous steps, and invest in yourself for lasting success. This is
your chance to break through barriers and start achieving your
biggest goals. Don’t miss out—ignite your inner champion and take
control of your future today!

Concurrent Education Session 4
Renee Mitchell
Toastmasters in the Corporate World
Corporate Toastmaster clubs are more than just a place to practice
public speaking—they’re a powerful tool for developing confident
communicators and strong leaders within the workplace. In this
session, you will learn how to start a successful corporate club in
your organization. Is your corporate club struggling? We give you
ideas on how to increase your membership and get the most out of
your club meetings.

Concurrent Education Session 3
Patrick Wells
Leadership at 200 MPH
The intersection of speed, precision, and vision
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Concurrent Education Session 3
Tracy Baker
Gallop to Your Own Beat
Find your voice in music. Music is all around us! Studies show that music soothes the soul and makes you optimistic. Everyone has a favorite song, style, or singer. How many times have you heard your favorite song said, “Let’s Dance!” On this Toastmasters journey, don’t stop believing! We have sweet dreams of being powerful speakers, but have you ever used music to unlock your own voice? Don’t be like those speakers who are afraid to speak because They Not Like Us!
Find Your Voice in Music is an interesting, fast-paced, and fun-filled interactive experience to help you find your voice using the music of your life. In this session, DTM Baker will show you how to make your speaking Shine Bright Like a Diamond.

Concurrent Education Session 3
Megan Hurley
The Finish Line
The Finish Line is an impactful experience designed to empower you
while navigating through unexpected hurdles in life. By redefining
goals, embracing change, and finding purpose, we learn that
changing direction allows us to pivot rather than stop. This journey
creates a space for vulnerability, communication, and community.
The Finish Line is about creating a new way forward for your journey.

Concurrent Education Session 3
Mavis Williamson
The Empty Chair
Leadership begins with self-mastery—and with an eye on the future.
In this dynamic workshop, participants will explore the power of
self-leadership, gaining the clarity and purpose needed to lead
effectively. Through the Core Belief Questionnaire, they will uncover
and overcome limiting beliefs that may be holding them back, while
learning strategies to break through barriers. Walk away with fresh
insights, practical tools, and the confidence to lead boldly—while
always considering who will fill the empty chair when it’s time to
pass the torch.

Concurrent Education Session 2
Kay Fittes
Coping with Conflict
Most women have been socialized to keep the peace, not make
waves, and avoid conflict. The reality is that conflict is everywhere,
every day. Without learning to cope effectively with conflict you
can end up being a doormat, a tinderbox ready to explode, or a
resentful cynic. In this interactive presentation, you will walk away
with techniques to hold your stance and not back down from critical
issues; deal with criticism effectively; and resolve conflicts while
enhancing relationships. Conflict doesn’t have to be a dirty word,
empower yourself to develop this essential life skill.

Concurrent Education Session 2
Judy Smith
Visually Speaking - Alternatives to PowerPoint
Transformational Leadership is a
unique proprietary system of developing a common culture that removes constraints, drives unity,
and empowers individual role clarity and leadership. Participants will explore how they can equip,
connect, and mobilize leaders to bring transformation to their
spheres of influence.

Concurrent Education Session 2
Lynne Strathman
From Speaker to Trainer
This education session is sure to add to your public speaking
repertoire. All trainers are speakers, but not all speakers are trainers.
Trainers talk with an audience to create a learning environment
that will produce changed behavior. Like a speaker, a trainer uses
anecdotes and humor, but two-way communication is the hallmark
of a trainer. Become an effective trainer by learning key facilitator
skills you can easily adapt to pass on your expertise.

Concurrent Education Session 1
Michael Pope
Unlocking the Power of being a Do-er
This session will be an empowering experience designed to help you
take action, overcome obstacles, and achieve goals. By embracing
discipline, focusing on one thing at a time, and eliminating excuses,
you can build momentum and create lasting success. This journey
encourages responsibility, helping you develop the mindset and
habits needed to win the day. Unlock the Power of Being a DO-ER is
your path to greater productivity and impact.

Friday Evening Session
Jessica Morris
How to Be Resilient
In this engaging and interactive workshop, Jessica Morris empowers
participants to see stress in a new light and develop practical
strategies for resilience. Attendees will learn to recognize the signs
and symptoms of stress, understand how to shift their perspective
on stress, and apply the powerful ABC Model of Resiliency to
navigate life’s challenges with confidence. This session will provide
actionable tools to improve well-being, reduce stigma, and foster
psychological safety — empowering you to thrive in both personal
and professional settings.