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Stephen
D. Boyd, Ph.D., CSP
Sharpening presentation skills,
teaching effective listening, and improving your
communication skills are Steve's passions.
A professional speaker, seminar leader,
and communication consultant, Steve Boyd is an effective
motivator and trainer. If you have stage fright or if
you just need presentation skill training, Steve can help
you!
Stephen D. Boyd has been involved in the study and
practice of communication all of his adult life.
His experience and expertise is in improving
presentation skills, interpersonal skills, and
listening skills. |
At
26, he was the winner of the 1970 Toastmasters
International Speech Contest. At 27, he completed his Ph.D.
in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois.
In 1990,
Steve
was named Certified Speaking Professional by the National Speakers Association,
becoming one of only eight percent of NSA members to earn that title. A
CSP
designation indicates a "speaking professional with proven experience who
understands what is required and knows how to deliver client satisfaction."
The CSP is based on strict
criteria set up by the NSA.
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His articles on public speaking, sales presentation
skills, oral presentation skills, and effective
listening skills have
appeared in various magazines and journals, and his
three books on public speaking have sold over 30,000
copies.
His
current book,
From Dull to Dynamic: Transforming Your Presentations,
gives you practical advice on your next speech, whether you are a beginning or experienced
presenter. The book also helps
you with wedding toasts and persuasive
speeches. You will find how to choose the
best speech topic for the audience with great
tips to improve your next presentation. Steve
co-authored the book with his son
Josh Boyd,
an assistant professor of
speech communication at Purdue University. |
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 Steve's
Auction Cry
It motivates the audience!
Steve learned the
auctioneer's fast moving call from his Uncle Mark,
who was an Indiana auctioneer.
He would be happy to work it into your next
meeting. |
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For the
past 32 years, Steve has been on the faculty of Northern Kentucky University
where he is currently Professor of Speech Communication. Here he has developed
and teaches courses in listening and training as well as public speaking.
Immensely popular with students, he has been a recipient of the "Outstanding
Professor of the Year" award at NKU. He is
known for his speaking and training skills both nationally and
internationally.
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