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Denise D. Ryan

MBA, CSP

Owner

FireStar Speaking

Affiliate Member

Professional Bio

Infectious enthusiasm coupled with business savvy and humor, packaged in engaging programs such as "How to Communicate with Everyone Who Isn't You" and "Motivation by Chocolate," Denise Ryan is known for keeping an audience rapt. Her presentations fire up attendees while providing concrete ideas to improve their professional and personal lives.

Denise is an MBA and a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), a designation of excellence held by less than 10% of professional speakers. She is a Certified Virtual Presenter and has worked with hundreds of associations across the us and Canada. She is also a former AENC Board member and winner of the Patsy B. Smith award. Denise truly understands associations.

She was honored to make Meetings and Conventions Magazine's list of planners' favorite speakers along Bill Clinton, Daniel Pink and Anderson Cooper.

But listen to her audience:
"I have been in Sales & Marketing for over 25 years and have heard some really good speakers. I have to say, you were one of the best motivational speakers I have ever personally heard. Your presentation on enthusiasm was excellent. It was motivating, uplifting and downright entertaining and let me not forget, funny as all get out" Gina Burnett, LA Chamber.

Organization

FireStar Speaking
PO Box 35
Bear Creek, NC 27207
United States
919.793.4121 http://www.firestarspeaking.com
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Education:
University of South Carolina 1989 MBA
Awards:
2013 AENC Patsy B. Smith (Outstanding Affiliate Member)
Volunteer Work:
AENC Board of Directors
What are your primary speaking topics?
Communication, Leadership, Motivational
Typical Session Price Range for NC
$3,000 - $6,000