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Kara DeFrias, M.Ed., DTM

Looking for an engaging, dynamic speaker who blends humor and professionalism into a wide range of topics? Kara would be happy to speak to you or your group about all this craziness that is her life, or any particular part of it:
  • Beating cancer -- three times
  • Oncofertility
  • Fertility preservation
  • Having a surrogate carry our child
  • How to keep a sense of humor through tough times
Email her at spamkara@yahoo.com
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In addition to being a long-time member of Toastmasters, her background includes 15 years of designing and facilitating training. From one-on-one instructor led training sessions to giving presentations and speeches in front of 4,500 people, she possesses a wide variety of speaking experience.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Past Speaking Engagements and Clients Include
  • Social Media Camp: San Diego
  • San Diego Chargers Cheerleaders - NFL Charger Girls
  • Toastmasters Leadership Institute
  • Art of Woo workshop (Melbourne, Australia)
  • eLearning Guild Conference
  • Training 2006 Conference
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • San Diego State University
  • California Interscholastic Federation: High School Girls Sports Conference

Most-Requested Speeches and Training
  • The Art of Woo: Social Networking and Your Career
    Find out how sites like Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook can help -- or hurt -- your career. Topics covered include social media etiquette, how to used LinkedIn, and balancing real life networking with online. This social media workshop is perfect for beginners, recent grads, job seekers, and those in between jobs.
  • Empower Your Point
    Do you use computer-based slide shows for presentations? Learn the secrets to creating eye-catching, attention-grabbing PowerPoint designs in this fun, engaging course. You will go beyond the basics and into the realm of professional looking presentations. Topics include layout, color choice, and composition while dispelling myths such as the 5x5 rule.
  • Light Up the Stage! Build Your Public Speaking Confidence
    Take a look behind the curtain and get practical tips for how to apply theatre techniques used by actors in your public speaking -- such as how to breathe, stand, project, and own the stage.

And more...
  • How to Create Compelling, Interactive Training
  • Train the Trainer
  • Beyond Storytelling to StorySHARING
  • Evaluate to Motivate
  • A Soldier's Story
Don't see a topic? Let's chat. Workshops, talks, and speeches can be customized for any occasion.

What Folks Are Saying 

"I like the energy you project when you speak. You are such a natural storyteller." - J.M., Toastmaster 

"I love your comfortable, confident manner. You are humorous and very smooth." - H.L., attendee 

"Clear, confident delivery; well organized and very educational. You are a great role model." - J.F., attendee 

"That was the best presentation of the subject I have ever seen -- really." - T.H., client 

"I'm so impressed with your natural ability to seem calm and composed." - C.W., student