Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, Accredited Speaker

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, AS

+1-780-736-0009

Travels live or virtually from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Bob's new demo video - click to play

Bob caught speaking in Paris, France (2019)

About Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, DTM, PDG, AS, CVP, Immediate Past Region 4 Advisor
"Offering help and hope around the globe"

Canadian Ideaman, Bob Hooey is an inspirational, confident seminar leader and corporate trainer, teaching real-life, results-based principles personally mined from 29 plus years of rich experience. Bob's humorous, conversational, and sometimes-provocative keynote style continues to inspire and challenge his Toastmasters audiences. He has taken his ideas around the globe and ten’s of thousands of professionals, as well as Toastmasters, have successfully seen his Ideas At Work in their lives and careers. www.havemouthwilltravel.com He is the prolific author of over 30 plus leadership, business, presentation skills, and career success publications. Visit www.SuccessPublications.ca to see his books.

He is a 30 year committed Toastmaster leader and the 2011 Spirit of CAPS recipient, the highest award given in the Canadian speaking industry. He recently spoke in Paris for the French and European summit. He also spoke in Manila, Philippines for the Philippine Association for Professional Speakers this past August (2019).He is available live or virtually to assist you.

Here is Bob's new Demo Video

Some of Bob's more requested programs for Toastmasters'® audiences: Virtual or live presentations available.

  • Energizing your leadership connection: Toastmasters - In the Company of Leaders!
  • Platform Power: Speaking for Success, Adding mastery to your message and power to your presentation!
  • Legacy of Leadership: Strive for significance - lead on purpose!
  • Are you good enough to be a pro? (based on the TI Accredited Speaker program)
  • Now is the time! (writing and product development workshop)

Contact information - Schedule Bob to speak for your next District event

www.ideaman.net
www.BobHooey.training
www.SuccessPublications.ca

bob@ideaman.net
1-780-736-0009
Cell: 780-707-0189


"The Accredited Speaker Program recognizes those Toastmasters members who have achieved a level of proficiency that enables them to be paid, professional speakers. Being an Accredited Speaker gives you a competitive edge and sets you apart from other professional speakers. That’s because your talent and ability have been recognized by Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development.

Unlike other professional certifications, you can’t simply complete a list of tasks to become a Toastmasters Accredited Speaker; instead, you must demonstrate your speaking abilities before a live audience. Program candidates progress through two levels of evaluation and are judged by a panel of professional speakers. It is a rigorous, yet worthwhile process. Since the program’s inception in 1981, less than 20 percent of all applicants have become members of this exclusive group." Excerpt from the official Toastmasters rules, 2013.

On behalf of my fellow Accredited Speaker colleagues, I invite you to check out this amazing program and those who have earned this prestigious professional level designation.

I was fortunate to earn this professional level designation in 1998 in front of an audience of over 2000 enthusiastic Toastmasters and to speak about this program around the world. As of August 2020, 88 Toastmasters have earned it. In the subsequent years we have helped mentor new Accredited Speaker candidates and cheered them on when they were added to our AS family.

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, 48th Accredited Speaker in our TM history

For more information on this program and to see who has earned this prestigious professional level designation visit: :www.AccreditedSpeakers.com

 


3 reasons why 'YOU' should engage an ACCREDITED SPEAKER, like Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, for your next District TLI, conference or member educational event.

Bob believes in the leverage power of coaching. Toastmasters International World Champion’s of Public Speaking David Brooks and Mark Brown were two of his coaches in his quest to become an Accredited Speaker. Engage motivational leadership, business, sales and association keynote conference speaker, Bob ‘Idea Man’ Hooey. Bob is an inspirational business author, leadership coach and trainer who has earned international recognition for his professionalism in public speaking.

World Champions David Brooks (1990) and Mark Brown (1995) celebrate Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey being honored as the 48th person in the world to earn the Toastmasters International coveted professional level Accredited Speaker designation in Palm Desert, CA (1998)


Proven Performance

Demonstrated Expertise

Passion Personified


What is the Accredited Speaker Designation?

Toastmasters International initiated this special program in 1981 to recognize those Toastmasters' members who have attained a professional level of excellence in public speaking skills.

2013 excerpt from the Toastmasters website: "Accredited Speaker Program

Put Your Professional Speaking Skills to the Test — Show the World that You're an Accredited Speaker

The Toastmasters International Accredited Speaker Program has undergone some exciting changes. This elite program is for a special breed of Toastmasters who possess expert knowledge in a particular subject, combined with mastery of the spoken word. They’re able to convey their unique message in engaging, informative speeches to audiences both large and small. Because their skills and expertise make them in-demand speakers and valued subject matter resources to organizations and companies, they’re regularly hired and paid to speak professionally. This income represents all or a significant part of their annual earnings.

Does this sound like you? If you’ve got what it takes, you’re invited to apply for the Accredited Speaker Program. Benefits of being selected as a Toastmasters Accredited Speaker include:

Status — stand out from your competition with your accreditation by Toastmasters International

Publicity — receive world-wide publicity through Toastmasters channels, including the website, press releases, and potential spokesperson opportunities

Support — receive a professional reference from Toastmasters International, a world authority in the fields of communication and leadership

Visibility — watch your professional bookings grow after potential clients view your photo and biography on the official Toastmasters Accredited Speaker website

Award and Discounts — receive an exclusive symbol of your elite status in the form of the Accredited Speaker pin, an Accredited Speaker badge and a letter of commendation from the Executive Director of Toastmasters International.

Click on the link below to learn more about program rules and the application process." www.AccreditedSpeakers.com


To date (2021), 40 years later, only 88 people across the world have earned this coveted professional level designation.

In August, 1998, Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, DTM, PDG walked across a stage to the cheers of 2000 plus fellow Toastmasters to receive his A/S designation in Palm Dessert, CA; becoming the 48th Accredited Speaker in Toastmasters' history, and only the 5th Canadian to earn this coveted professional level designation.

To date, only 12 of the 88 are Canadians.


Bob is a past District 21 Governor (British Columbia 1997-1998) who served with distinction and has been inducted into the Toastmasters' Hall of Fame on numerous occasions for his leadership as well as his speaking. He served as D42 Executive leadership coach for 5 years. He was a Toastmasters International Brand Ambassador as well as a learning master. He also served as Region 4 Advisor for 2018-2019.


"Without doubt, I have gained immeasurable self assurance. Bob, your patience and your encouragement have been much appreciated. I strongly recommend your course to anyone looking for self-improvement and professional development."

Jeannie Mura, Human Resources, Chevron Canada

Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey is a charismatic, confident leader, trainer, facilitator, MC, author and motivational keynote speaker on creativity, business innovation, sales and enhancing team performance. He has coached leaders from Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies to help them profitably move to the next level.

Using personal stories drawn from rich experience, he challenges his audiences to engage his Ideas At Work! - to act on what they hear, with clear, innovative building blocks and results-proven success techniques to increase their personal and professional effectiveness. Visit www.ideaman.net for more information on Bob's programs and services.

Bob is a veteran, professional member and former National Director of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers. In December 2000, he has given a special CAPS National, Presidential award for 'his energetic contribution to the advancement of CAPS & his living example of the power of one.' He was named the 2011 Spirit of CAPS recipient at the annual Canadian Association of Professional Speakers convention.


Bob's conversational, humorous, professional and sometimes provocative style continues to inspire and challenge his audiences across North America, and his readers around the world.

 

Hire an Accredited Speaker!

Protect your conference investment - leverage your training dollars. Equip and motivate your employees and your leadership to win!

Call now to engage Accredited Speaker Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey to work with you and your team. He will help your organization and leadership profitably move to the next level.

He coaches leaders from Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies and he can bring that leadership and coaching experience to your team.

Bob is the prolific author of 30 leadership and business success books including two on speaking and two on leadership and is a frequent columnist and contributor to North American consumer, association, corporate, intra-net, on-line and trade publications.

Bob spoke to 3200 students (grades 3-7) earlier this year at a Rise Up against bullying rally.

 


Bob 'Idea Man' Hooey, Accredited Speaker (AS)
#10 Creativity Corner
Egremont, AB T0A 0Z0
780-736-0009


bob@accreditedspeaker.com

www.accreditedspeaker.com


 


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