A Certified Speaking Professional, she speaks most often to healthcare, pharmaceutical, women's, consumer, foodservice, insurance, and technical audiences and is author of over 75 published articles and four books. Her latest book, Speak Up! A Woman's Guide to Presenting Like a Pro, was released November 2008 by St. Martin's Press. Also with coauthor Kevin E. O'Connor, Cyndi Present Like a Pro (St. Martin's Press, NYC 2006).

Owner of Maxey Creative Inc. since 1989 and graduate of Northwestern University's School of Speech, she finds the right blend of interaction, facts and fun to encourage learning and retention. Having acted in over 30 professional plays and many voice-overs and commercials, she brings a strong performance background to her coaching and presentations ñ which means she's not afraid to express or finesse.

Past President of National Speakers Association-Illinois Chapter and former NSA National CSP Council member, Cyndi is a strong advocate for volunteerism and will encourage your volunteer leaders and trainers as well. She is honored to be the recipient of NSA Illinoisí Humanitarian of the Year 2009 for her work organizing events for schools, churches, and the community.