“I am determined to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.”
~Martha Washington

Passionate about learning and sharing knowledge, I am a veteran public speaker who is qualified to present on a variety of topics. You can view my speaking engagement resume.

I frequently present at the Society for Technical Communication (STC) chapter meetings, regional and international conferences, and corporate meetings. I also present web seminars to STC and technology corporations.

Recent presentation topics include the following subjects:

• Planting Your Digital Garden
• Navigating Online Resources for Students and Early Career Tech Comm Professionals
• It’s Good For You
• 10 Habits to Advance Your Career and Change Your Life
• Virtual Success: Best Practices for Working Remotely
• LinkedIn Training: Improve your profile on the world’s largest business network
• Communication Culture: Resolving Conflict and Leveraging Feedback
• Enhance your writing career with improved speaking skills

My speaking biography: About Barrie

Barrie Byron is an award-winning information developer for software products with more than 25 years of professional experience. Barrie is a technical communication professional with a keen interest in building and maintaining professional relationships, learning new technologies, and mastering tools.

Barrie is an enthusiastic social media user and advocate, with skills that were developed and honed in many volunteer leadership roles over the last 20 years, including:

• Public Relations Officer (PRO) for Toastmasters International District 38 (4,000+ members, 150 clubs)
• Public Relations Chair for the 8th annual Teal Tea
• Event Chair and Publicity Chair for PCC Employment Outreach Event
• VP Public Relations and Past President of Princeton Toastmasters
• STC Philadelphia Metro Tech Comm Competition manager
• STC Greater New York & Philadelphia Regional TechComm Competition volunteer and public relations chair
• Membership Manager and Past President of STC South Florida Chapter

Barrie served two terms on the STC Intercom Editorial Advisory Panel and is the proud recipient of the Distinguished Chapter Service Award (DCSA) from the STC Philadelphia Metro Chapter. The DCSA is the highest level of recognition that a member can receive for service to their community.

With more than 18 years of Toastmasters experience, Barrie is Past President of Princeton Toastmasters and past Public Relations Officer (PRO) for the 4,000 member Eastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey Toastmasters Distinguished District 38. In 2012, Barrie earned the rank of Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM), Toastmasters International’s highest distinction in recognition of communication and leadership.

Barrie is passionate about lifelong learning, sharing knowledge, and helping others succeed. An avid LinkedIn user, Barrie can introduce you to relevant industry connections that are ready to connect to your network. Find her on LinkedIn, Twitter, and GitHub.

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