Kathryn Mackenzie

Kathryn MacKenzie, B.A., M.ED. DTM

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Based. Willing to Travel.

For years, Kathryn struggled with the fear of public speaking. Although she had a 25 year eclectic professional background – a full-time educator, part-time University student and part-time stage actress, she always admired and idolized top calibre speakers. She found out that the art of public speaking was a process that could be learned with the proper tools and ongoing practice.

She joined Toastmasters in 2003, which started her journey as a professional speaker. Her dedication to and honing of this speaking craft led her to want more advanced presentation skills training, outside the realm of toastmasters; so she began to study with world class speakers: The World Champions of Public Speaking, from whom she has sought out higher education rather than validation of her skills at their many champ camps.

Their public speaking training courses provided her with the knowledge she needed to embark on a professional speaking career. Besides attending their public speaking training courses www.WorldChampsLIVE.com, she became a Champions' EDGE member www.WorldChampionsEDGE.com. In 2006, she accepted a position as a college professor teaching Speaking with Confidence courses where she became known by students, as an 'edu-taining' professor with 'pizzaz'.

In December 2009, she completed her credentials as a certified world class speaking coach with Craig Valentine. www.wcspeaking.com

In November 2010, she launched her best selling book: Speeches That Will Leave Them Speechless: An ABC Guide to Magnify Your Speaking Success. In her public speaking workshops, Kathryn is committed to assisting others in overcoming their fear of public speaking and becoming more powerful presenters. Click here for more information on Kathryn's book.

In Kathryn's keynote speeches, she is always passionate and often humorous, but more importantly, she will help you MAGNIFY YOUR MAGNIFICENCE by empowering you to reach your potential, welcome change and enjoy your ride of life!

Accomplishments In Speaking

• 2010 launched new book: Speeches That Will Leave Them Speechless
• Opening Keynote Speaker for 3 Toastmasters' Annual District Conferences
  - 2007 District 60 Toronto, Canada
  - 2008 Juneau, Alaska plus offered 2 educational speaking workshops
  - 2010 District 60 Toronto, Canada
• award winning speaker - District Finalist 2004 International Speech Contest
• area governor of the year Toastmasters International 2004-2005
• award winning speaker - Division finalist 2005 International Speech Contest
• achieved DTM designation 2005
• professor of Speaking with Confidence College courses- George Brown College, Toronto 2006
• co-creator of a CD with 3 World Champions of Public Speaking - "Panic to Power" 2006
• completed Certified World Class Speaking Coach 2009

To learn more how Kathryn can help you and your organization achieve success, please visit the contact page or phone 416-489-6603