In August 2024, I had the privilege to speak at the Toastmasters International Convention in Anaheim and succeeded in becoming the first Accredited Speaker in New Zealand, (one of only 95 every award worldwide).

You can now watch the replay! While I know it’s not quite the same as being there live, I encourage you to tune in and imagine you’re hearing this live…

This elite designation is the highest recognition in Toastmasters, reserved for professional speakers who display exceptional skills and subject-matter expertise.

To earn the designation, speakers have to deliver a live keynote, which is judged by a panel of Accredited Speakers, and be rated as ‘outstanding’ in range of criteria such as speech value, audience response, structure, body language, grammar, word selection and stage presence.

Hear the full story about the journey behind the scenes here.

If you’re looking for a keynote speaker for an upcoming event, whether it’s a conference or an in-house session, check out my speaking topics here and download the full info kit here.

It would be a pleasure to be of service to you and your organisation!

About Lauren Parsons, CSP, AS

Lauren Parsons is a sought-after international speaker, author, and expert in resilience, wellbeing, and leadership. She’s passionate about equipping busy professionals with powerful strategies to enhance energy, vitality and performance.

Named NZ Keynote Speaker of the Year and Educator of the Year for 2023/24 by the Professional Speakers Association, Lauren is one of only a handful of Certified Speaking Professionals and the only Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker in New Zealand. With over 20 years of experience, she’s a TEDx speaker, author of Thriving Leaders Thriving Teams, and host of the Thrive TV Show.

Lauren blends her expertise in wellness, business, and leadership to be the only speaker worldwide focusing on the intersection of boosting both wellbeing and productivity. Described as dynamic, life-changing, and unforgettable, Lauren’s presentations leave audiences inspired, uplifted, and ready to take immediate action.

Based in the Manawatu, New Zealand, Lauren lives with her husband, three children and a menagerie of animals. She travels regularly to speak at conferences and in-house, helping leaders create positive, energised workplaces, where people thrive.

See all the goodness at Lauren’s “Free Stuff” page – www.LaurenParsonsWellbeing.com

Ways to connect with Lauren

• Find out about conference keynotes 
• See her most popular topics
• Make a time for a virtual cuppa over zoom