Kathryn MacKenzie, B.A., M.ED. Toronto, Ontario, Canada Based - Willing to Travel Developing effective communication skills has been a priority in Kathryn’s professional and personal life. She has a broad eclectic professional background – an award-winning speaker, presentation skills trainer, public speaking coach, educator, and stage actress. Known by colleagues and students, as an “edu-taining” Professor with ‘Pizzaz’, her professional life has demanded prolific communication skills. For over 25 years, Kathryn has incorporated passion, energy and humour into her personal and professional life. Her commitment to assisting others overcome their fear of public speaking and become more powerful presenters, is reflected in the content and delivery of her education sessions. She empowers others to discover their potential as effective communicators. Her dedication to and honing of this speaking craft has led her to learn from world class speakers: The World Champions of Public Speaking, from whom she has sought higher education rather than validation. She has been a Champions’ EDGE member for 3 years, attends many of the Champs’ Camps and continually studies many of their resources. 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. She provides customized presentation skills/public speaking workshops and seminars, and keynote addresses. Accomplishments Opening Keynote Speaker for 2 Toastmasters’ District Conferences 2008 Juneau, Alaska 2007 Toronto, Canada award winning speaker- District Finalist 2004 professor of Speaking with Confidence College courses- George Brown College, Toronto presentation skills trainer and coach public speaking coach/course instructor seasoned educator – over 25 years- Drama, Art, English, Special Ed. education consultant for Board of Education teacher in an international environment comedic stage actress - over 20 years of experience co-creator of a CD with 3 World Champions of Public Speaking - “Panic to Power” offering swift and simple speaking strategies for anyone wishing to raise his/her level of speaking potential. Master’s of Education - University of Toronto B.A. - University of Waterloo To learn more how Kathryn can help you and your organization achieve success, please contact her at: kathryn@kathrynmackenzie.com 416-489-6603 © 2010 All rights reserved