Motivational Speakers

Known for her ability to help people create the "voice that means business, gets business, and keeps business," Linda Shields is a nationally-recognized keynote speaker, vocal image coach, author, and president of Speaking With Authority, Inc. Described as "electric" both on and off the stage, Linda Shields is recognized for her highly-customized and results-oriented keynote presentations and executive coaching.

With her powerful voice and ability to conduct on-the-spot vocal make-overs, Linda is in demand as s guest for TV and radio programs. In addition, she is the author of the award-winning book, The Voice That Means Business: How to Speak With Authority Confidence and Credibility, Anytime, Anywhere. Her client list reads like a "Who's Who" of the entertainment, media and professional presenters' worlds. She works with organizations such as ABC Broadcasting Company, CNN, Nortel, Sprint, U.S.O. Germany, Century 21 Realty, Grand Ole Opry, and the Wharton School of Business, as well as a variety of confidential celebrities and business executives.

Linda supplements her entertaining and dynamic stage presence with her strong educational background. She holds a Master of Science degree in Speech Pathology from the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech and Language Pathology from the American Speech and Hearing Association. She is certified by the N.C. Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology, and for many years she taught speech, voice and drama at all educational levels.

On a personal note, Linda is an avid reader, singer, fitness enthusiast, and traveler, as well as the biggest fan of her son, Todd, and his wife, Ginny."