Speaking With Authority Keynote Speaker from Raleigh, NC

Linda Shields, M.S.,CCC-SLP, is a nationally acclaimed voice and speech coach, keynote speaker and author of "The Voice That Means Business: How to Speak With Authority, Confidence and Credibility....Anytime, Anywhere." A member of National Speakers Association since 1991, Linda also served as President of the Carolinas Chapter. Her clients include Fortune 500 companies, media and sports celebrities, professional speakers and authors. She has been featured in Smart Money and Men's Health magazine; and interviewed by The New York Times. Linda is also a radio and TV personality and former columnist for the Triangle Business Journal and Womens Edge magazine. President of "Speaking With Authority, Inc." since 1990, Linda is also a licensed speech-language pathologist in the State of North Carolina. She's traveled extensively in the United States doing keynotes, training programs and individual speech and voice coaching. In 2009, Linda created an extremely successful local seminar series entitled "Fast Track Fridays: The Secrets of Professional Speaking Success." This exclusive program meets every Friday morning for six weeks. The class is limited to six participants in order to provide maximum benefit for each student. The Spring program begins on February 21, 2014 and enrollment is ongoing for the year. Plans for 2014 include the creation of voice acting classes in Atlanta, GA as well as expansion of the "Fast Track Fridays" brand. Plans are also in the works for instructional Youtube videos based on Linda's book and columns. Linda is available for keynotes, the most popular one being "The Voice That Means Business." This keynote is fun, interactive and filled with tips and techniques to take your communication skills to the next level. Linda employs her many character voices, demonstrating correct and incorrect "vocal images." Audiences have applauded the very unique use of comedy and content Linda brings to the platform. She is also available to custom-design a communications program for your corporation or association. Linda is your "go-to" speech coach in the Triangle! As a matter of fact, she has recently been chosen as one of the "50 Top Women to KNOW in North Carolina!" Http://theknowwomen.com/know-book/ Linda is also an Adjunct Professor of Communications at Meredith College in Raleigh. Her mission is the help women of all ages find their voice and speak with authority, confidence and credibility.