Long-time Comox Valley resident, Monica Parkin, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone by landing a TEDx talk in Denver Colorado.
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Previously, she enjoyed a successful career as a mortgage broker, but has since shifted to a full-time professional speaker and speaking coach. Her TEDx talk, which took place in August, has just been released on the TEDx YouTube channel, making it accessible to a worldwide audience.
Parkin got her start in speaking at the local 60 Minutes Toastmasters Club and is still an active member. She remembers the first meeting she went to.
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In the coming months, Parkin is launching her own six-week online speaking course designed to fast forward the learning curve and empower anyone with the skills and confidence to speak in public.
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For more information about Parkin, visit .
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