The Engagement Room

Session 18, The Engagement Room with Charice Manor

TITLE: Uncover Your Ted Talk Join us in the audience as Charice breaks down the process to uncover all the parts of information needed to create a Ted Talk.Charice L. Manor is an American author, U.S. Army combat veteran, and nonprofit founder of God's Gurl, a faith-based nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping women and girls identify their purpose and reach their potential. She is best known for her children's fiction books: The Secret Ingredient: It is about an 8-year-old boy coping with sickle cell disease, which highlights the healing power of prayer and community support and Little Miss Tomboy: which is a middle-grade fiction book that follows a 10-year-old girl learning about friendship and self-discovery at charm school. Manor holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Before shifting to writing and administration, she spent several years working as an elementary and middle school educator. She is an active Toastmaster member and also served several leadership position in District 8 Toastmasters including District Director for the Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois area.

Session 17 Extra with Victoria Trabosh

Additional conversation with our celebrated Speaker Victoria Trabosh

Session 17, The Engagement Room with Victoria Trabosh

Title: "Dying Well" Vicky is on what appears to be a final journey with her cancer. She wants to explore how to face this journey as she's faced life: with strength, humor, and faith We often shy away from conversations about the end of life, yet it is the one certainty we all share. Today, we have the privilege of welcoming Victoria Trabosh to guide us through a deeply profound topic: “Dying Well.” Victoria explores this inevitable journey not with fear, but with remarkable intention and strength. She challenges us to reframe our perspective, showing how embracing our mortality can empower us to live more fully right now. Her insights offer a compassionate roadmap for navigating life's final chapter with dignity, courage, and grace.

Session 16 EXTRA with Gary Vaughn!

Join in with our guest Gary Vaughn as we chat about things related to his life and presentation in an extra clip set to a more personal approach.

Session 16, The Engagement Room with Gary Vaughn

TITLE: "The Taffer Tactic" As a fan of the hit Paramount show, "Bar Rescue," Gary pulls inspiration from the show's host, Jon Taffer. Jon uses a no non-sense guide to changing the situation and is something that isn't just for bar owners, but can create real change in any situation. Gary will discuss the 3 Tactics that Jon challenges owners and employees with to be successful. The common thread between corporate training, a podium, and a sleigh? Gary A. Vaughn. As a Senior Automation Trainer with over five years of experience, Gary specializes in guiding professionals through the critical process of upskilling their careers. An accomplished Toastmaster, he has ascended the leadership ladder within his District, most notably serving as District Director and reclaiming the prestigious title of Select Distinguished for the first time in 20 years. When he isn’t leading in his career or on stage, he is delivering "magical moments" as Santa Gary, where he has mastered the art of empathy, presence, and joy. Gary brings a rare blend of technical leadership and authentic heart to every engagement, leaving a lasting impact on everyone he meets.