SPEAKERS PRESENTATION-8

SHINE! On Stage...and Online !
26 June - 17:00 UTC

SHINE! On Stage...and Online !
Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, Mark Brown immigrated to the United States at the age
of 18 with only $40 in his pocket and a dream for a better life. He spent 15 years working as
a computer analyst before choosing to develop his public speaking skills. After recovering
from a life-threatening illness in the summer of 1993, he made a commitment to excel as a
communicator, earning a 1995 Harlem YMCA Black Achievers in Industry Award in the
process.
In 1995, Mark defeated more than 20,000 contestants from 14 countries to win the
illustrious Toastmasters World Championship of Public Speaking. Since then, he has
delivered more than 3,500 presentations to more than 1.7 million people, on 5 continents.
He has earned the coveted designation of Certified Speaking Professional from the National
Speakers Association, and he has become one of the most popular inspirational speakers in
the world.
As an expert in helping people overcome their fears to reach their maximum potential, he
uses a unique combination of humor and poignancy to reach the most diverse audiences,
and he continually inspires people from all walks of life to achieve ever-increasing levels of
excellence.
Mark has been featured in the New York Times, Men’s Health, on CNN Headline News, and
even had his own PBS Special, ‘Words Count – with Mark Brown,’ which was nominated for
an Emmy Award.
He is the co-author of the book The Speaker’s Edge, and co-host of the weekly
Unforgettable Presentations Podcast.
He lives in Lizella, GA, USA, with Andrea, his wife of more than 35 years.

The KEY to Finding Your Voice !
26 June - 20:30 UTC

The KEY to Finding Your Voice !
Fursey Gotuaco has been an educator his entire life. He has been an
administrator and Theatre teacher for over 25 years both in Texas and
China.
Now speaking on the VTM platform for the 3rd time, Fursey has spoken to
audiences of all ages both in person and online. His messages have reached
people in India, Kenya, China, France, Mauritius, and around the United
States.
He has conducted training on educational curriculum, theatre techniques,
and the Gallup StrengthsFinder Personality Assessment. Fursey Gotuaco is
passionate about using the power of words to inspire others to reach their
greatest potential.
A Toastmaster for just over 3 years, his home club is Afterburners where
he most recently served as VPPR. This past year, he reached the Semi-
Finals of the World Championship of Public Speaking. Currently, he is Area
Director for Area 11 creating opportunities for his clubs to s
hine.
Fursey writes, “It is my goal to help everyone I come in contact with to
improve their presentational skills and find the best version of themselves.
My question to all is simply, ‘How can I help you move forward?’ “

Counterflow: How to Turn Average
Stories into Cliffhangers
26 June - 22:20 UTC

Counterflow: How to Turn Average
Stories into Cliffhangers
Sean D’Souza started out his career as a cartoonist,
before starting Psychotactics.com.
He speaks several languages, is an accomplished
photographer, writer and speaker.
Sean lives in New Zealand with his wife and 64 million
sheep (give or take a few million).

The Pitch Story© Framework
27 June - 12:00 UTC

The Pitch Story© Framework
David Beckett is an international pitch coach, who has
trained over 1400 Startups to win over €340Million in
investment.
He has also trained more than 20,000 professionals at
companies such as Booking.com, Tommy Hilfiger, ING,
PwC and Google in 29 countries, as well as over 30 TEDx
speakers.
David is the creator of The Pitch Canvas©, author of the
book Pitch To Win, and host of The Essential Pitch
podcast.

Stand Out with Energetic Intimacy
27 June - 15:30 UTC

Stand Out with Energetic Intimacy
Companies hire Patricia Fripp to help them drive sales by perfecting their important
conversations and presentations.
A true presentation skills expert, Patricia Fripp, CSP, CPAE, is a Hall of Fame award-winning
speaker, a sales trainer, and an in-demand executive speech coach. For over 30 years, she has
been focusing on how professionals from all industries can communicate their ideas more
effectively.
Patricia is trusted by clients such as Nutanix, Microsoft, VISA, SAP, Concur, Zebra Technologies,
ADP, Distech Controls, Spartan Chemicals, and The American Payroll Association.
Clients of her speech coaching include corporate leaders, financial advisors, technical and sales
professionals, and professional speakers. Meetings and Conventions magazine named her “One
of the 10 most electrifying speakers in North America.” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance wrote that
learning presentation skills from Patricia Fripp is one of the best ways to invest in your success.
Patricia was the first female president of the National Speakers Association. She has won or
been awarded the CPAE Hall of Fame, CSP Certified Speaking Professional, and the Cavett Award,
which is compared to the Oscar in speaking.
She is the author of two books and co-author of three others.
In 2019, she was named one of the Top 25 Women in Sales and Top 30 Coaching Gurus. Patricia
can virtually train everyone anywhere with her interactive online learning system,

Unforgettable Presentations
27 June - 17:20 UTC
CSP, AS

CSP, AS
Unforgettable Presentations
After a failed business in 1992, Darren LaCroix took the stage in a Boston comedy club
and bombed miserably. It was horrible. The headliner that night told him to "keep his
day job." Friends told him that his dream of making people laugh for a living was crazy
and stupid. He didn't listen.
He may have been born without a funny bone in his body, but Darren possessed the
desire to learn and the willingness to fail. These were the essentials for achieving his
dream. This self-proclaimed student of comedy is living proof that anything can be
learned.
Less than nine years later, in 2001, Darren LaCroix outspoke 25,000 contestants from
14 countries to become the World Champion of Public Speaking. He did it with a very
funny speech. Some said it was one of the best speeches in the history of the contest.
Since that victory, Darren travels the world demystifying the process of creating a
powerful presentation. His story has roused audiences in faraway places like Australia,
Singapore, Saudi Arabia, China, Oman, Malaysia, and Taiwan with his inspirational
journey from Chump to Champ. He is passionate about showing people that if you are
a sponge and have the right mentors, anything is possible.
For more information about Darren, contact The Humor Institute, Inc.