Empower Your Voice!

Talk: Empower Your Voice!

Inside each of us are ideas and perspectives that have the potential to change our lives and the lives of others, especially when they are shared in ways that inspire, influence, and persuade.  Whether you’re speaking with one person or many, personally or professionally, the ability to express yourself and effectively present your message can make the difference between being heard or ignored.  This session provides an opportunity for you to invest in your voice and learn how to empower yourself so that your message is shared with conviction, clarity, and confidence.

About the Speaker: Cindy Byrd, founder/owner image potential training and consulting is Teaching and inspiring others how to bring their best self and best thinking to all they do fuels Cindy’s passion for improving quality of life.  As a branding and leadership development specialist, educator, and public speaker, she helps individuals and businesses communicate with greater insight and impact, build positive brands and long-term relationships, and create exceptional experiences for employees and customers alike. Cindy uses her keen insight and creativity to customize engaging learning opportunities for employee development programs, public workshops, and conference presentations and to serve as a visionary thinking partner with the individuals and organizations she assists.

Cindy’s background includes 10 years as a manager, 15 years as a business owner, and 13 years as a business professor at Robert Morris University Illinois where she is now professor emeritus.  She is certified in leadership development, is a past recipient of the 25 Women in Leadership award, and is a member of the East Peoria Chamber of Commerce, McLean County Chamber of Commerce, I’ve Decided, the Association for Talent Development Heart of Central Illinois Chapter, and the Central Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners.  She is a frequently requested keynote and breakout session speaker for conferences at the local, regional, and state levels.  Additionally, Cindy co-hosts Business Minds, a webcast featuring interactive coaching and social learning on a variety of topics designed to foster an entrepreneurial spirit and promote business growth and success.  For more information, connect with Cindy on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/CindyByrd and at www.insidebusinessminds.com.