Australian entrepreneur to speak at Toastmasters conference in Bolingbrook Nov. 8
Mike Storkey of Townsville, Queensland, Australia, First Vice President of Toastmasters International, the world's leading organization devoted to communication and leadership skills development, will travel to Bolingbrook to speak at the Toastmasters District 54 Fall Conference on Nov. 8.
Storkey is a business trainer and coach at Storkeys' Team, a business he cofounded in 2005. He helps small business owners develop strategic business plans and trains members of local government bodies throughout the Queensland region. He also hosts seminars in change management, team building and leadership for Queensland regional councils.
Storkey will deliver an inspiring keynote address and educational workshops at the conference. A dedicated Toastmaster for 24 years, Storkey has attained the Distinguished Toastmaster designation - the highest level of educational achievement in the organization. He says, "The skills I developed in Toastmasters - from helping others, working as a team and developing a vision in order to reach a common goal - have made me better equipped to tackle leadership opportunities both in my private and professional life."
As a member of the Toastmasters International Board of Directors, Storkey is a "working ambassador" for the organization. During his stay in Bolingbrook, Storkey plans to visit several local businesses to learn about each and to share the benefits of Toastmasters. "Toastmasters has helped me understand the value of helping others, team work and creating a vision in order to reach a common goal," says Storkey.
The Toastmasters District 54 Fall Conference will be held on Nov. 7-8 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Bolingbrook. Registration is open to all. Early bird registration is $25 now through Oct. 17. Registration after Oct. 17 is $40. To learn more about the conference visit www.d54conference.com.
To access a photo of Storkey, go to www.toastmasters.org/board#MS.
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International is a nonprofit educational organization that teaches public speaking and leadership skills through a worldwide network of meeting locations. Headquartered in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, the organization's membership exceeds 313,000 in more than 14,650 clubs in 126 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters International has helped people of all backgrounds become more confident in front of an audience. For information about local Toastmasters clubs, visit www.toastmasters.org. Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.