Every Speaker Slam® competition brings a new lineup of voices to the stage. On January 25, 2017 at Revival Bar, Toronto, 8 speakers competed on the theme of Personal Transformation.
Meet the speakers below. See how the night ended in the results.
Ted Lyberogiannis
1st Place at Personal Transformation 2017
Ted is a Professional Engineer who works as a manager at an electrical utility in Toronto. Upon graduating with an engineering degree in 2004, he realized that his technical abilities would be of little use if he was unable to communicate effectively. Shortly after graduating, he began practicing his public speaking by joining a local Toastmasters club at his work. He is now an experienced Toastmaster who has competed at the Semi-Finals of the World Championships of Public Speaking on two occasions - most recently placing 3 rd in his Semi-Final this past August in Washington, DC. He has delivered talks to dozens of different audiences including the National Job Fair, students at the University of Toronto and the Water Environment Association of Ontario. He is a firm believer in the power of communication and that anyone can become a good public speaker if they practice enough.
Jonathan Andrews
2nd Place at Personal Transformation 2017
Two-time public speaking champion and founder of The 5am Hustle. Advocate for those suffering with mental health challenges, helping Canada's youth find progression through depression.
Kacy Singh
3rd Place at Personal Transformation 2017
Kacy Singh had just graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelors of Science in Paramedicine, and was on her way to medical school in 2016. But, something just did not feel right. There was more she was put on this earth to discover and to share. In less than a year, through inner work and a passion for growth, Kacy has transitioned into a powerful young entrepreneur who is building her empire! She is the co-Founder of Malana Spa and Wellness Centre, on the executive team at Taboo Talks and a proudly proclaimed self-expression guru! She is always learning and re-inventing what self-growth and transformation means, and open to receive all that comes her way. Her mission is to bring awareness to the importance of self-expression, and empowering those around her to live a created life of their dreams!
Rhea Anne
Growth-Mindset Practitioner, Blogger
Having gone through a shift from “The template 9-5”, it took a significant turn of events for Rhea to take a step back, get grounded and connect to herself again. Rhea’s mindset of never wanting to wonder “what if”, has led her journey to many discoveries of what she doesn’t want in order to receive clarity of what she does want; ultimately creating the pathway for her to discover her true self. Throughout her exploration, her intention continues to honor the Spirit, Body and Mind connection so that in turn she creates a purposeful life to serve others as the greatest version of herself. Today, she continues to build upon her mission to support others that are going through transitions in life via a holistic approach, with growth-mindset as the catalyst to transition from one chapter to the next. Rhea is passionate about creative expression and shares her journey and life lessons via video blogs and journal entries through her social media pages.
Jessica Manuel
Speaker & Entrepreneur
Known for "Breaking Chains off people's lives." Has delivered 213+ live presentations since 2011 and raised $3.1M for United Way. Her story has reached over 3.3 million people.
Peter Limberg
Entrepreneur & Speaker
Peter is an entrepreneur that brings a unique mix of passion, poetry, and humour to his performances
Tyler Nicholson
Servant leader, Youth mentor, Entrepreneur Realist
A man cut from a different cloth - Tyler has established himself with his bold and honest approach to motivation. Speaking of personal experiences through a real and honest voice, Tyler brings an energized and inspiring message to the table. The Goal : to make a positive everlasting impact on those he crosses paths with. As a self proclaimed graduate from the school of hard knocks, Tyler isn't your ideal vision of success; and that's the point. He's a common man with a passion to help others, especially the youth. It is because of his past experiences that Tyler is able to motivate, educate, empower and inspire others. Above all else Tyler puts his family first but as a proud father and husband, he ensures a hard work ethic is a close second. "I believe a life lived without serving is to live a life without purpose."
David Michael Bachan
Speaker & Toastmaster
I am a parent, son, brother, family member, friend whose mission in life has become is to promote optimism, justice, love and the ultimate triumph of light over the darkness. By day I am an Application Analyst with a downtown located financial firm. I am also a committed Toastmaster, involved in the Leadership but who knows that I can never give back as much as I have received. I am an avid soccer player and fan of the game.