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District 46 of Toastmasters International, serves the vibrant communities North of 34th Street in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester.
Our Spring Conference Committee has worked tirelessly since last July to organize an incredible opportunity to enhance your communication, creativity, and leadership skills in today’s age of technology.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? Because You will have a multitude of opportunities to meet and learn from a variety of professional speakers , network, share insights, tools, and techniques that can be applied immediately. Our aim as a committee is that you too may “innovate, influence, and inspire” those within your own personal, professional, and toastmasters clubs and community.
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Our Speakers
Explore the profiles of our engaging and dynamic speakers, including TEDx presenters renowned for their inspiring and thought-provoking talks. Your gateway to learning from the best in the field, connecting with peers, and sparking your own creativity.
Rochelle Rice, DTM, AS, CSP
Accredited SpeakerRochelle Rice, DTM, AS, CSP, is the first woman to hold both the Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International and the Certified Speaking Professional designation from the National Speakers Association. With over 30 years in the fitness industry and a background as a professional jazz dancer, she integrates somatic experience training with speaking expertise to help emerging leaders develop their Body-Mind Connection for increased confidence. A longtime member of Bryant Park Toastmasters and the National Speakers Association, Rochelle served as the Council Chair for the Accredited Speaker Program (2021-2023) and recently joined Chamber Toastmasters in Kyiv, Ukraine. She is also a proud aunt to 12 nieces and nephews. Her presentation, “Bring Your Body to the Stage: From Engagement to Excellence,” emphasizes the power of the body in leadership and communication.
Seth Greenwald
Best-selling Author | Keynote Speaker and Course CreatorSeth B. Greenwald, PMP, MID, is a best-selling author, keynote speaker and course creator for project managers, engineering leaders and other technical professionals. After earning his Mechanical Engineering degree from The Cooper Union, Seth served as senior project manager for some of the largest engineering and construction firms in the country. He currently manages multiple civil works mega projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the owner of Creatively Speaking Inc., Seth has empowered countless individuals to advance their careers through effective communication. His public speaking programs 'Page to Stage' and 'Find Your Flow' have garnered widespread acclaim for their transformative impact on his student’s ability to craft highly memorable messages through the power of storytelling. Seth latest book, "Answering the Call of Your Creative Warrior" is the inspiring story of how he discovered his inner source of creative confidence. His new online course 'Strategic Storytelling for Technical Professionals' was recently voted a top 10 course on the MYCPE learning platform. Seth is the founder and charter member of PMI-NYC Toastmasters and an active member of the Westchester Advanced Toastmasters (WAT) club. He earned his first DTM in 2016 and working diligently towards his second one. In his spare time, Seth enjoys experiencing the world to collect fun stories to share with his local audiences.
Scott Mason
Attorney. Coach. Speaker. Podcaster. Myth SlayerScott Mason, also known as the Myth Slayer, is a Columbia Law School graduate who has spent over 20 years working as an attorney and senior executive in the government and non-profit sectors. He later became an entrepreneur, successfully expanding a manufacturing company into a major operation serving prominent corporate clients across two cities. Currently, he operates his own coaching and speaking business, focusing on transformative executive leadership coaching for lawyers. Scott has contributed insights to various media, including books, online magazines, TV, radio, and numerous podcasts. He has hosted four podcasts, including the official podcast for District 46, “Transformational Pathways,” and “The Webdelics Podcast,” which aligns with his co-founded venture, www.Webdelics.com, a leading online resource on plant medicines. Additionally, he co-founded the Podcast Pioneers club in District 46, aimed at enhancing podcasting skills among Toastmasters.
Fern Chan
Author | Speaker| Presentation CoachMeet Fern Chan, the presentation Jedi Master and bestselling author of "How to NOT Suck at Presentations." This sassy mompreneur ditched her 9-5 in higher education to become the force behind Fern Chan Ventures, where she transforms business leaders, entrepreneurs, and educators into presentation powerhouses. When she's not dropping knowledge bombs at the UN in Vienna and New York or empowering fellow moms to conquer the business world, you'll find her hogging the karaoke mic or geeking out over Star Wars. With the badassery of Leia and the wisdom of Yoda, Fern is on a mission to banish boring PowerPoints to a galaxy far, far away, and restore energy and enthusiasm in the audience.
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Keynote SpeakerMary Cheyne, MBA, transitioned from a socially awkward computer programmer to a celebrated public speaker, becoming the first runner-up in a World Championship of Public Speaking that featured 25,000 competitors from 14 countries. Her journey of transformation began with learning to trust herself in daunting situations, beyond merely mastering speaking techniques. Mary developed a curriculum focused on effective communication where individuals feel acknowledged and valued, which she has shared through training, coaching, and her best-selling book with over 30,000 people across more than 30 cities on four continents. Her innovative approach to public speaking also led her to deliver a TEDx talk, which has attracted over 539,000 views. Additionally, Mary holds a second-degree black belt in karate and enjoys singing and playing the ukulele.
Bianca Magbujos
Motivational Keynote SpeakerBianca Magbujos has been a member of Toastmasters for 8 years and has served as President of New York Toastmasters in 2023. She has 10+ years of experience in the Learning and Development field designing and facilitating workshops that are fun and impactful. She is still nervous when giving a Table Topics speech, but has learned how to use those nerves as a secret weapon.
Acute Inflections
Musical Artist“A velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass” is how one reviewer described Acute Inflections. New York’s Jazzy R&B duo, led by a former Broadway singer, has been featured on HBO and Amazon. They can often be found entertaining their clients (United Nations, Mercedes-Benz, etc.) at high-end events across the country and abroad. They have shared the stage with Jennifer Hudson, Sting, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and other notable artists at some of these celebrations. Their albums are always favorites on the jazz charts, and their shows are both fun and enchanting. Just prepare yourself, because these sassy artists love engaging their audiences!"
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