Public Speaking & Media Interview Skills Workshop
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Want to feel more confident in speaking, managing or leading others?
Time to polish up on your communication skills?
Want tips for being great with your interviews, or tele-seminars?
Take your skills to the next level!
Sparkle When You Speak!™
Public Speaking & Media Interview Skills Workshop
Saturday, August 7, 2010
9:00am – 4:00pm
San Diego, CA
CLICK HERE for Early Bird Price…. only $69 before June 30th
For Men and Women
A FUN, INTERACTIVE & VALUE-PACKED WORKSHOP
Boost your self-esteem, self-worth and self-confidence!
VALUABLE SKILLS YOU WILL USE IMMEDIATELY!
• Public speaking, training, customer service and sales skills
• Assertiveness and professional image
• Media interview tips for TV and radio
• Tele-seminar insights, and telephone skills
Speak to promote your business, product, services or your cause!
You will learn tips to use on the telephone, on video, in media and in person;
present with credible and authentic body language;
build rapport; generate sales; connect instantly and easily with others;
crafting effective speaker introductions;
and
how to design and deliver PowerPoint and handouts with professionalism and confidence!
Attendees receive a valuable 40-page Workbook
CONVENIENT SAN DIEGO LOCATION!
PS Business Park, Conference Center
3954 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, CA 92123
Off I-15 and Aero Drive
Sheryl Roush is a conference presenter, top-rated trainer, author, and speaking coach, with 3,000 presentations given in nine countries. She also brings 35 years in small business marketing, graphic design and PowerPoint to this program. Sheryl was only the third woman in the world to earn the elite Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International in 106 countries and out of 4 million members, and received the 2009 Presidential Citation Award for enhancing global communication and leadership.
She has spoken to audiences as large as 5,000, and as intimate as 5. She has presented on programs alongside Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Suze Orman, Marcus Buckingham, Art Linkletter, Thurl Bailey, Deborah Norville, Erin Brockovich, Vicki Lawrence…. and is the opening keynote speaker to 3,500 people in September, with Marie Osmond at the Central California Womens’ Conference in Fresno, CA.
On radio – Sheryl has been interviewed twice by Montel Williams, and guest appeared on numerous radio shows. For the past ten years, she has coached the San Diego Charger Cheerleaders in their public speaking and media interview skills. Sheryl also created the Speakers Bureau for the US Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, and coached 30 Olympians in their speaking skills.
She is a past president of the San Diego Professional Coaches Alliance, a 20+ year member of both Toastmasters International and a Professional Member of the National Speakers Association. She has earned the Golden Microphone Award from NSA/Greater Los Angeles Chapter, and the Member of the Year from both LA and San Diego Chapters.
www.SparklePresentations.com
SPECIAL STIMULUS! Pick Your Price!
Sign up before June 30… only $69
Between July 1 – July 31…….. $79
Between August 1-7…………….. $99
CLICK HERE for Early Bird Price…. only $69 before June 30th
Space is LIMITED to 50 attendees.
Attendees receive a valuable 40-page Workbook.
Sheryl Roush at Sparkle Presentations, Inc., or email Sheryl@SparklePresentations.com
American Express, MasterCard, Visa, and “Send Money” through PayPal are welcome.
Call 858-569-6555 to register by phone.
Bring this program to your organization!
For 20 or more people you’d like to attend.. Bring Sheryl Roush in-house!
Your program will be highly-tailored for your specific needs!
Need individual coaching?
Sheryl is available to coach in-person, and via email, phone…
Slides and Handouts need a make-over?
Tap into over 35 years of graphic design and speaking experience…
Have Sheryl review and/or tweak and/or do a makeover for your presentation materials. Sheryl works in Mac and PC, PowerPoint and iKeynote applications.
2/21-Sheryl Roush interviews on Bringing Your Heart to Work
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Sunday, February 21, 2010, join radio host Robin Hardy as she chats with Sheryl Roush, President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., based in San Diego, CA. Sheryl is a 13-time published author, including the Heart Book Series: Heart of a Woman, Heart of a Mother, Heart of the Holidays (yuletide treasures and traditions), Heart of a Woman in Business, and newly released Heart of a Military Woman.
A sought-after conference speaker, Sheryl Roush has presented on programs alongside celebrities including Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Jane Seymour, Art Linkletter, Marcus Buckingham and more.
Sheryl’s business topics include: Creating a Positive Work Environment, management skills, customer service, public speaking and communication skills.
Robin will be interviewing in a chat-style format about Sheryl’s amazing journey… After overcoming contemplations of suicide between the ages of 13-15, she is today an 8-time entrepreneur, starting at the young age of 16. Throughout several character-defining experiences in her life, God has been her steady Compass.
Join the conversation as we experience a very empowering conversation that will uplift you to the next level.
Robin Hardy and Empowering You Radio is a show designed to give you that boost of information to begin the process of empowering your every step in life, business and your faith. We will bring you weekly information to build your business and your foundation. We focus on the Christian viewpoints to life, business and your faith. Bringing you amazing expert guests to equip, edify and challenge you. Join the show weekly as we play on the journey called life.
Co-Authors Interviewed Today on What’s Your Bottom Line?
Heart of a Military Woman, Interviews| No Comments »Co-Authors Interviewed
Today on
What’s Your Bottom Line?
Co-Authors to the Veterans Day release of the Heart of a Military Woman book, Eldonna Lewis Fernandez and Sheryl Roush, are being interviewed today, Tuesday, December 22, 2009, on What’s Your Bottom Line?™ Talk Radio Show by radio host Angie Strader.
Topic: Bottom-Line Success in Business
In this program, listeners will discover the PINK Principles to activate your choices, plus seven Sparkle-Tude!® Boosters to invigorate your attitude and daily life.
The focus today is about having consistent success in life… both personally and professionally… and for both men and for women. Our workplace has certainly changed, with high unemployment, people making dramatic shifts in their careers, some staying unemployed, while others are creating their own businesses. Both of our guests have experience in corporate careers, military life and entrepreneurial success.
Listeners can call in their questions during the live program:
(724) 444-7444, Call ID #62616
RADIO SHOW GUESTS:
Eldonna Lewis Fernandez is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant with 23 years of honorable military service. She deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Eldonna has 29 years of extensive leadership, management and supervisory experience. She is certified at Level III Contracts in the Acquisition Professional Development Program. She is also a certified coach, and consultant. Eldonna is affectionately known as the Pink Biker Chic™, a biker and empowerment coach for women she and her “military brat” kids were just featured last week on the premier of Lisa Nichols’ Breakthrough – Original Special on WE-TV.
www.PinkBikerChic.com
Sheryl Roush is the President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., based in San Diego, California. An 8-time entrepreneur since the age of 16, her background is in marketing, graphics, publishing and communication. Sheryl is an internationally top-rated female speaker with 3,000 presentations under her designer belt, and was only the 3rd woman in the world to earn the elite Accredited Speaker designation from Toastmasters International out of 4 million members in 106 countries. She has spoken on programs alongside many highly-regarded celebrities including Suze Orman, Marcus Buckingham and Olivia Newton-John. Sheryl is a 13-time published author and was interviewed December 4th by Montel Williams on his Montel Across America radio show for the Heart of a Military Woman book, co-authored by Eldonna and Sheryl. She was twice crowned “Ms. Heart of San Diego” for her contributions to women and is the creator of the Heart Book Series.
www.SparklePresentations.com
www.HeartBookSeries.com
What’s Your Bottom Line?™ lives its mission of straightforward discussion about what it takes to be successful in your personal and professional life. Live talk radio show with Angie Strader in on Diva Toolbox Radio every Tuesday at 2:00-3:00pm CST. Tune in from your computer at http://bit.ly/3rSPwx.
Sheryl Roush Speaks at SCORE-San Diego
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SCORE-San Diego
Need a booster in your marketing?
Are your promotions really working that well?
Want more business?!!!
Friday, November 13, SCORE San Diego
Women’s Networking Breakfasts
is hosting:
Solid Gold Marketing Design
How to Create Effective Promotional Materials
with Sheryl Roush marketing design expert, author and internationally top-rated trainer on the topic (in 8 countries)
Attend and you will discover the Gold Mine of great design for your printed and on-line promotions… fliers, posters, business cards, and more!
Learn what elements should be placed where for maximum results and why. Walk away with Golden Nuggets to use right away!
Program includes breakfast, visual examples, an engaging “how-to” program and 4-page handout.
Women’s Networking Breakfasts
Designed to help women in business, but men are welcome too, SCORE’s Networking Breakfasts feature outstanding guest speakers. Attendees include successful business owners eager to share their knowledge and experience, and provide timely and useful information to help your business grow.
MORGAN RUN Resort & Country Club
5690 Cancha de Golf
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
8:00 AM until 11:00 AM
REGISTER TODAY!
Event begins ON TIME!
Please arrive at 7:30am–30 minutes early–to complete check-in process.
SCORE Networking Breakfasts offer informative and timely program presentations along with excellent networking opportunities with more than 100 other women entrepreneurs.
One in eleven adult women in the U.S. is an entrepreneur. Yet, despite the overall success of women-owned businesses, female entrepreneurs face many early challenges. Effective networking, mentoring and guidance in early stages of business is crucial! At these Networking Breakfasts you’ll meet SCORE counselors and others who have started and succeeded in their own small businesses.
Bring your business cards and marketing materials to place on the general networking table.
Breakfast Program Agenda:
8:00am Registration, Networking, Exhibits Open
8:45am Breakfast Seating, Opening Remarks, Exhibitor Presentations, Table Networking
9:45am Speaker’s Presentation (see below for speaker bio) Sheryl Roush
10:35am Exhibitor Presentations and Door Prizes
10:50am Closing Remarks, Networking Continues
11:00am Program adjourns
Registration fee: $45
Speaker: Sheryl Roush
Sheryl Roush, President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., has over thirty years experience in advertising and graphic design. An 8-time entrepreneur, she has owned five graphic design studios in San Diego and is the recipient of four international design awards. Sheryl is a 13-time author and female motivational and inspirational speaker on communication and presentation skills, and boosting workplace morale. Sheryl was only the third woman in 106 countries and 4 million members to earn the “Accredited Speaker” designation from Toastmasters International. As a keynote presenter she has spoken on programs alongside celebrities including Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Art Linkletter, Robert G. Allen, Joan Lunden, Suze Orman, Gallup’s Marcus Buckingham, and countless others. She has presented over 3,000 programs in 9 countries over the past 15 years. Sheryl’s books include: Solid Gold Newsletter Design, Heart of a Woman in Business, Heart of a Mother…
- Her next Speaking Skills and Voice Workshop is January 23, 2010.
- Veterans Day, 11/11/2009, her new book released, Heart of a Military Woman
www.SparklePresentations.com
www.HeartBookSeries.com
Follow “Sheryl Roush” on Facebook, Twitter, Plaxo and Linked In.
Sheryl Roush Speaks at CalSAE Regional Luncheon May 13
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Regional Luncheon May 13
International speaker Sheryl Roush is the San Diego Region Luncheon keynote speaker this Wednesday, May 13 at CalSAE – the California Society of Association Executives – at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Mission Valley, San Diego, CA.
Communicating and Connecting
During Critical Times
This keynote session is designed for senior management and experienced sales team members. In the current environment of changing economics, expanding technology and increasing work life demands how much would even one new technique be worth to improve your communication skills?
This presentation will assist in reviewing your own communication techniques while outlining the critical elements of connecting with others – including members, employees and peers. It will also assist you in leading and maximizing communication efforts in your organization! Cut through the noise and get to the point in this fun, high-level, interactive session!
Topics covered include:
- Improve listening skills, minimize mistakes, and decrease stress for you and your team
- Practical ideas to assist in building team morale and increasing cooperation
- “Can’t miss” opportunities to really connect with a new member or potential customer
- Tips on staying sane and lighthearted in stressful times
SPEAKER INFO:

www.SparklePresentations.com
Luncheon Registration opens at 11:30am and is open to non-members, $50
Crowne Plaza Hotel
11:30am – 1:30pm
Peacock Room
2270 Hotel Circle North
Mission Valley
San Diego, CA 92108
Phone: 619-297-1101
Sheryl Roush Speaks at Dental Conference
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San Diego based internationally top-rated speaker Sheryl Roush is presenting the keynote address March 27 for the Alliance of the American Dental Association in Baltimore, Maryland. To boost workplace morale and offer tips for improving overall performance, Sheryl’s presentation on Sparkle-Tude!™ provides insights, ideas and inspiration that attendees can apply immediately. Her style is highly engaging, lighthearted, and interactive, and her attitude is contagious.
Following her high-energy conference opening program, Sheryl will then present a breakout session workshop entitled "7 Secrets of Leadership for Women" How to Authentically Connect and Communicate. According to noted research by Thomas Armstrong, Ph.D., and Howard Gardner, Ph.D., there are seven multiple intelligences, or modalities of how people listen, learn, lead, speak, manage and process information. Sheryl simplifies the extensive research into easy-to-use real-life application for leaders, speakers, trainers, and sales and marketing professionals.
Sheryl is President/CEO of Sparkle Presentations, Inc., and has presented nearly 3,000 prgrams in nine countries and on conference programs alongside celebrities including: Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Jane Seymour, James Ray, Marcus Buckingham and Suze Orman.
Sheryl is a 12-time author, with her business and inspirational gift books featured at Borders, and on Amazon.com, and at www.HeartBookSeries.com. Her most recent book is Heart of a Woman in Business, and is currently collecting short stories for her Heart of a Military Woman book.
Amazon Book Reviews for Heart of a Woman in Business
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Heart of a Woman in Business
Heart of a Woman in Business:
Stories, Strategies and Skills for Business Success
In conversational tone, this book is loaded with all original and authentic stories, poems and quotations, offering encouragement and igniting the spark for today’s woman in the workplace. Experts, coaches, speakers, trainers, and retirees share their top tips, secrets and advice. Loaded with masterful writing from over 80 contributors, the book by Sheryl L. Roush is 288 pages, for $16.95
Heart of a Woman in Business is an inspirational collection celebrating working women and their unique contributions to the global workplace. This here’s how, sisters-sharing-with-sisters book shares their real stories, and offers here’s how and I did it, you can too! Selections offer practical information, career-bolstering lessons, organizational tips, insights, affirmations, poems, prayers and quotations. Whether you already own a business, planning to start one, or working in a job you love.
The 6×7" book features top talent and experts, including: celebrity personal trainer Jeanie Callen Barat; international business speaker Debbie Allen, author of Skyrocketing Sales, financial alchemist Morgana Rae; fulfilling your heart’s desire by Christine Kloser, author of The Freedom Formula; presentation skills from Juliet Funt (daughter of Candid Camera’s Alan Funt); having a leap of faith, from Sharon Wilson of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons for Mastering the Law of Attraction; Hill Street Blues costume designer Karen Hudson; Helen Blanchard, the First Lady of Toastmasters International and author of Breaking the Ice; Marcia Reynolds, Psy., author of Outsmart Your Brain; and Sheva Carr, founder of Fyera!. Quotations of inspiration include: Mary Kay Ash, Debbie Fields, Steve Forbes, Michael Gerber, Louise Hay, Kathy Ireland, Andrea Jung of Avon, Anthony Robbins, Martha Stewart, Donald Trump, Madam C.J. Walker, first black female millionaire; Marianne Williamson and Oprah Winfrey; plus the Founders/CEOs of Amazon.com, Apple, Craig’s List, Dell Computer, Google, McDonald’s, Microsoft, Starbucks; The Body Shop, Virgin Airlines, and Wal-Mart.
About the Author
Sheryl Roush is an internationally top-rated corporate trainer, inspirational speaker, and 8-time business entrepreneur since the age of 16. As a conference speaker she has presented on programs alongside Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Jane Seymour, Joan Lunden, Marcus Buckingham, Mark Victor Hansen, Howard Putnam, Robert G. Allen and Suze Orman. She has authored 12 books, including the Heart Book Series.
Amazon.com Reader Reviews
More Than Expected,
– John Reddish, Get Results, CMC-Certified Management Consultant
What A Treat for My Soul,
– Coach Laura, HeartCenteredWomen.com

Once again, Sheryl Roush has come through with another uplifting, inspiring and supportive book in her Heart Book Series. Heart of a Woman in Business is full of great tips and practical tools to use in not only growing your business but keeping you moving forward when faced with challenges. The straight-from-the-heart sharing from so many wonderful business women is a testament of their generosity and desire to help other women be as successful as possible. Women in the workplace do have special needs and this book addresses those needs and so much more!
– Linda Salazar, Author of Awaken the Genie Within
“Heart of a Woman” Book Review by Kirsti A. Dyer
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Book Review
by Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS, FT
Type-A Mom Gift Guide – Gifts for Moms
November 6, 2008
Posted here.
According to the book cover, "Heart of a Woman celebrates the strength, humor, love and intuition to be a woman in today’s society." Written by international speaker and author Sheryl L. Roush, Heart of a Woman is a collection of short stories, poems and quotations selected to "rekindle your spirit and touch your soul."
In Heart of a Woman Roush includes cherished classics, personal favorites, and more recent original writings from inspirational people such as Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Phil, Maya Angelou, Bill Cosby, Louise Hay, Barbara De Angelis and Marianne Williamson. I had been excited to discover that two of my quotes were featured in the "Death & Grieving" section (which are also posted on my site, Journey of Hearts).
Heart of a Woman is part of a series of inspirational books written by international speaker and author Sheryl L. Roush. In addition to Heart of a Woman as part of her Heart Book Series, Roush has also published, Heart of the Holidays, Heart of a Mother
, Corazón de Mujer (Heart of a Woman in Spanish), and Heart of a Woman in Business.
Almost A to Z’s on Topics – Roush has divided the collection into nearly 90 topics from "Ageless Living" to "Worthiness." In the 288 pages she shares poems, stories and quotes on a variety of topics. You can sit down, sift through the pages or read it from cover to cover and find something that will inspire you, "rekindle your spirit and touch your soul." She offers poems, stories and quotes on topics such as "A Woman’s Intuition,""Chocolate," "Estrogen," "Fulfill Your Heart’s Desires," "Husbands," "Living with Joy," "Making a Difference," "Military Relationships," "Pets," "Raising Fearless Women," "Sisters," "Stay at Home Moms" and "Women in History."
Gift Size – At 6.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches Heart of a Woman is a good size as a ‘thinking of you,’ inspiration or house-warming gift.
Cost – You can purchase Heart of a Woman for under $15.00.
About the Author – Sheryl L. Roush, Sparkle Presentations
Sheryl Roush is an internationally top-rated presenter, known for her high-energy, high-content, how-to presentations. Her audiences are involved, engaged and energized!
Sheryl has spoken on programs alongside celebrities including: Olivia Newton-John, Geena Davis, Deborah Norville, Jane Seymour, Good Morning America’s Joan Lunden, Erin Brockovich, Thurl Bailey, and Art Linkletter… and business giants including: Robert G. Allen, Jim Cathcart, Mark Victor Hansen, Southwest Airlines’ CEO Howard Putnam, Suze Orman, and the Gallup Organization’s Marcus Buckingham.
What Amazon Reviewers are Saying about Heart of a Woman
Amazon reviewers have given Heart of a Woman five stars out of five. This is what two reviewers had to say:
In the ongoing quest to understand myself and others, I often look for insight. Heart of a Woman is a treasure trove of inspirational insights into the hearts of women as they, and as men who love them, tell it. Sheryl Roush has compiled a wonderful resource that just makes you feel good for having picked it up and read an entry or two. — John Reddish
As women, we live very busy and complicated lives and this book has a way of making everything in our lives, and hearts, make sense. I have laughed and cried while reading it! I imagine when I’m done reading it, I will read it all over again. I love it so much that I am ordering another one for my mother-in-law, just because.
Thank you Sheryl Roush for putting together this wonderful collection of stories, quotes, etc.; it has touched my heart! — Brook H.
This collection of inspirations and insights on the strength and wisdom of women would be a welcome gift for someone who needs a bit of inspiration.
You can find Heart of a Woman on Amazon in book for under $15.00 and in Kindle
format for under $6.00.
Kirsti A. Dyer, MD, MS, FT is a respected physician, an expert in life challenges, loss, grief and bereavement, professional health educator, professor, lecturer, writer and author. Dr. Dyer is trained in Internal Medicine or an Adult Medicine specialty. She is the mother of two young energetic daughters. Dr. Dyer created and has maintained Journey of Hearts, a website for anyone who has ever experienced a loss. She is also the Parent of a very healthy NICU Survivor. She is the author of For Those Who Hold the Littlest Hands, an eBook written to provide information, encouragement and support for NICU parents.
VIEW OTHER BOOKS –AND MUSIC IN THIS SERIES:
Click on title to view each book.
Heart of a Woman (printed)
Heart of a Military Woman (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of a Mother (printed)
Heart of a Mother (printed with Bonus Music CD)
Heart of a Mother … Music CD
Heart of the Holidays (printed) ….. and on Kindle
Heart of the Holidays … Music CD
Heart of a Woman in Business (printed)
Corazon de Mujer (printed) (Heart of a Woman in Spanish)