Speaking

“Believe it or not, we had $41,250 in increases of the cards that were turned in.  We may just make that million dollars this year!  Thank you for "laying it on the line" and reeling them in.  I think you could probably sell ice in winter and make them laugh while they're paying you! -- Mona G. Karten, Program Director, Jewish Federation of Fort Worth and Tarrant County

So, nu…you’re looking for a dynamic, engaging and memorable speaker for your next event? If you want someone who tells it like it is with wit and wisdom, shares poignant and passionate personal stories, and helps move your audience from where they are now to where you want them to be, look no further: Hire a speaker without the tsuris!

Deborah’s unique blend of humor, practicality and chutzpah has delighted and educated audiences of 15 to 1500 (really!) for organizations ranging from Federations to Fortune 100 companies.

Whether you need a powerful kick-off, keynote or conclusion, Deborah’s presentations are perfect for your:

• Fundraising event
• Member or Donor Recognition event
• Mission
• Networking event
• Recruitment event
• Retreat
• Shabbaton
• Singles event

• “As lead speaker on our singles weekends, Deborah has helped set the right tone, increase the likelihood of people successfully meeting and give concrete relationship advice to everyone in the room.  Her class on managing first impressions was received very positively by the participants and her energetic, friendly and positive personality allowed her to connect with everyone in the room.” -- Marc Goldmann,  Founder & President of SawYouAtSinai.com

  Women’s event
• Young Leadership event

Sample topics include:

• 24K Goal! Five Steps to Getting What You Want in Life
• Becoming a Class Act
• Esther, Golda and [Insert Your Name Here]: The Jewish Leader in Every Woman
• Building Your Life’s Mission Statement
• Customer Service Inside Out
• Give, and Love It! Tzedakah without the Tsuris
• Living and Leading from Core Values
• Make Your Net-Work for You!
• Making Peace with Your Time
• No More Jewish Excuses: How to Connect Anyone Anywhere to a Jewish Life
• Relationship Success without the Tsuris
• The Three D’s of Jewish Communal Success: Donors, Do-ers and Door-Openers
• The Psychology of Money

Don’t see what you’re looking for here? Then email Deborah to talk about a custom program for your unique needs!

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““Talk about a seamless, engaging presentation! Deborah led a session on effective professional networking for a community freelancers group. For an hour and a half, the group was riveted, not only because of Deborah's skill, presence, and delivery, but largely due to the useful information and techniques she shared...and that the group practiced during the session. Deborah built on what people understand about networking (and don't understand or effectively practice) to involve them in activities and learning that left them with hands-on skills to build and improve their professional networks and interactions. Deborah inserts her personal experiences in a humble way; she underscores that all of us have human flaws and vulnerabilities that we can either overcome or work to our advantage. Most important is that she demonstrated a love for her craft...a selling component that all freelancers should keep in mind when pitching their services. Deborah is a terrific trainer, presenter, and speaker!”   -- Michele Israel, Founder and director of Educational Consulting Group/Michele Israel Educational Writing & Consulting