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Title: "Internal Leverage"

We all have big goals, but why do so many intelligent, talented people fail to achieve what they’re capable of? Certified Positive Intelligence Coach Shawn Brumfield explains that the barrier is a lack of "internal leverage"—the key to maximizing your skills and sustaining peak performance through life's challenges. In this engaging talk, Shawn introduces the three essential leverage types (Lens, Action, Power) used by top performers to accelerate progress. Discover how to train your brain for peak productivity, utilize the "Release and Rely" strategy, and build habits that ensure sustained success without burnout.Shawn began his career as a computer engineer, believing that raw intelligence and tireless effort were the ultimate keys to a successful life. But he eventually learned the hard way that even the smartest mind can be held captive by its own hidden patterns.Since then, Shawn has made it his mission to help professionals develop the mental strength to meet the demands of the life they want to create. Through his talks and workshops, he has coached hundreds to overcome self-sabotage, take consistent action, and thrive through their greatest challenges.Tonight in his talk "Internal Leverage" Shawn will share just how much of our daily performance, wellness, and relationships can be held back in ways that lie just outside our awareness and, more importantly, what we can do about it.

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Title: "Your Story is Not Your Idea"

People often confuse a powerful personal story with a powerful idea. Stefano compares the strengths of TED-style talks and Toastmasters speeches, then and teaches a practical framework for turning experience into a clear idea that people can remember, repeat and use.

Stefano Cossalter is a dynamic keynote speaker, 9-time public speaking champion, TEDx coach, and entrepreneur who helps leaders and teams communicate with clarity, confidence, and persuasive power.Known for his energetic style, storytelling mastery, and “magic moments” that make learning unforgettable, Stefano brings a unique blend of psychology, performance, and lived experience to every stage

Title: "The Natural Storyteller"

Join McKell Neilson as he declares "We are all natural storytellers!" His presentation provides some guidance on how to be a more effective and engaging storyteller.McKell has travelled with the international performing group "Up with People" from 1995 through 2000, visiting over a dozen countries on 3 continents. He looks back on those years and relays many of those experiences in his speeches with Toastmasters and other organizations.Each year, McKell is a keynote speaker in Limerick, Ireland, focusing on how to be a better storyteller for an international audience as part of the annual reunion for "Up with People" alumni.McKell has been with Toastmasters International for 2 and a half years and has recently been elected President of his home club in Toronto, Canada: Bay Street Breakfast Club, and also holds roles in the other 2 clubs of which he is a member.McKell works for a technology company as a manager of people and is an avid volunteer.In what spare time he has, McKell enjoys relaxing at home with his 3 cats.

Session 21 Extra with McKell Neison

John is a former claim adjuster, 2-Time Distinguished Toastmaster, Mentor, Podcaster, Coach and Host of the "RESOLVE to Live Forward" Podcast

Title: "When Does It Stop Hurting?"

Learning to Live Forward while on a journey of deep grief and heartbreak....not a tale of sorrow but intent.

John is a former claim adjuster, 2-Time Distinguished Toastmaster, Mentor, Podcaster, Coach and Host of the "RESOLVE to Live Forward" Podcast

Title: "If I Only Had the Words To Tell You"

As a lifelong stutterer my presentation will highlight my anecdotal experience with stuttering, what it has taught me about myself and how to live a fulfilling life, what stuttering is/is not and, importantly, an inclusive and engaging discussion with the audience!

Dennis Szymanski is a native of Long Island, NY currently living in North Carolina. As a life long stutter, Dennis found that to best practice his fluency, he needed to challenge it. During that challenge he found a love for public speaking and a yearning to share his journey through fluency.

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