"Charismatically making a difference in people's lives" is how one client described Mary Byers. She's been speaking professionally for more than a decade and specializes in presenting practical and purposeful information designed to help people live and work more fully.

During highly interactive sessions, Mary often utilizes brainstorming techniques to involve audience members and encourage input. Says Byers, "I don't speak in order to get people to listen. I speak in order to get them to think." Her technique has inspired comments ranging from "Mary Byers is an excellent communicator" to "I felt pretty 'green' before the seminar but now feel much more informed and confident."

Mary has a BA in Telecommunications from Indiana University and received the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 1992. She's been an advertising manager, a senior level association executive and an entrepreneur. She uses her background to provide practical, usable tips and information designed to equip audience members for individual growth. Mary's clients include the American Dental Association, the International Council of Air Shows, America's Mortgage Company, Data Processing Managers Association and the American Society of Association Executives, among many others.

• Managing Conflict So That It Doesn't Manage You
• Cultivating Creativity
• Polishing Your Podium Power
• Meeting the Media: How to Deliver the Message You Want People To Hear
• Embracing Change: When and How to Make a Major Life Transition