
2025 District 11 Spring Conference – Meet Our Speakers!
Join us for an unforgettable District 11 Spring Conference on April 26, 2025, where we bring together inspiring leaders, expert speakers, and dedicated Toastmasters to help you Believe & Achieve as we enter the next 100 years of Toastmasters excellence!
Save the Date: April 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM EST
Brotherhood Mutual Event Center, 6400 Brotherhood Way Fort Wayne, IN 46825 Click Here for map
For Ticket information: Click Here to Register
Keynote Speaker: Stefano Cossalter
Master the Art of Public Speaking with a Champion!
Stefano Cossalter is a 7-time Public Speaking Champion, TEDx coach, and keynote trainer with over two decades of experience. Renowned for his innovative coaching techniques that blend NLP, hypnosis, and dynamic speaking strategies, Stefano has shaped champions in the art of communication. As one of the most decorated Toastmasters in British Columbia history, he will empower you to captivate audiences, overcome fear, and elevate your public speaking skills.
Don’t miss this high-energy keynote that will set the tone for a day of growth and transformation!
Guest Speaker: Dr. Lamia Katbi, MD
Unlock the Five Pillars of Optimal Health
Dr. Lamia Katbi, MD, is a renowned pediatrician, author, and wellness advocate, helping families and individuals achieve mindful, balanced living. As the author of Just What the Doctor Ordered: The Five Pillars of Optimal Health, she blends medical expertise with a holistic approach to wellness, self-care, and mindful living.
Learn how to integrate health and well-being into your professional and personal life with Dr. Katbi’s insightful session!
Guest Speaker: Valerie Mrak
Transform Conflict into Creative Collaboration
Valerie Mrak is a TEDx speaker, award-winning filmmaker, and conflict transformation specialist who helps individuals and teams turn inaction and infighting into action and innovation. She interviewed six Nobel Peace Prize winners and former gang leaders, uncovering the secrets of creating possibilities in the most challenging relationships. With experience working with organizations like AT&T, Rotary International, and the National Park Service, Valerie’s expertise will help you navigate difficult conversations and build stronger, more collaborative teams.
Discover how to turn conflict into connection in this thought-provoking session!
Guest Speaker: Lisa Sobel-Berlow
Elevate Your Leadership & Personal Brand
Lisa Sobel-Berlow is a leadership expert, engagement professional, and digital marketing strategist who has dedicated nearly two decades to helping solopreneurs, nonprofits, and businesses communicate with confidence and build lasting connections. A seasoned Toastmaster, Lisa has served as a Club President, Area 66 Director, and conference presenter, using her MBA in Entrepreneurial Leadership to help professionals enhance their leadership, communication, and branding strategies.
Join Lisa’s session to learn how to amplify your presence and lead with purpose!
Get ready to learn, grow, and connect at the 2025 District 11 Spring Conference! Mark your calendar for April 26, 2025, and secure your spot for a day filled with dynamic workshops, inspiring keynotes, and powerful networking opportunities.
Expect to be inspired as he shares in his session:
- “From Vision to Reality: Believe, Achieve, and Shape the next 100 Years”
Don’t miss her insightful session which will cover:
- Mindful living and wellness
- Achieving balance in personal and professional life
- Practical steps to improve overall health
- “Burnout to Breakthrough: The Courage to Slow Down and Rise Stronger.”
Her session will leave you with:
- Fresh insights on leadership
- Storytelling
- Navigating difficult conversations.
- “Transform Conflict into Creative Collaboration.”
What you’ll gain from her session:
- Practical leadership insights
- Strategies for effective communication
- Tips to elevate your personal and professional brand
- “The Art of Giving Feedback.”

Please note all times are for Eastern Standard Time.
