Upcoming Speaking Events
Thursday, February 15, 2024 – Presentation Skills for Persuasion & Profit – Bensenville Chamber – Bensenville, IL – 8AM – 9AM – Full details and flyer coming soon
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – New Year, New You! Coffee and Coaching Education Series – Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 340 21st St, Prairie du Sac, WI
Saturday, March 9, 2024 – Host & Emcee – Millburn Madness Annual Auction – The Shanty – Wadsworth, IL – Full details and flyer coming soon
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – Do Less and Get More in 2024 – Coffee and Coaching Education Series – Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 340 21st St, Prairie du Sac, WI
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 – Goal Setting and Making Connections in Business and Life – Coffee and Coaching Education Series – Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 340 21st St, Prairie du Sac, WI
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – Customer Experience and Engagement – Coffee and Coaching Education Series – Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 340 21st St, Prairie du Sac, WI
Tuesday, September 17 – Providing Feedback and Guidance – Coffee and Coaching Education Series – Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 340 21st St, Prairie du Sac, WI
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – Presentation Skills for Persuasion & Profit – Coffee and Coaching Education Series – Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 340 21st St, Prairie du Sac, WI
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 – Changing Trends in the Communication World – Coffee and Coaching Education Series – Sauk Prairie Chamber of Commerce, 340 21st St, Prairie du Sac, WI
Additional Speaking Events posted soon – secure your 2024 event dates now!
Recent Speaking Events
Sunday, November 11, 2023 – Emcee – District 30 TLI – Carriage Green Country Club, Darien, IL
Sunday, October 15, 2023 – Emcee of Special Event “Get Hired, Get Rehired and Referred as a Professional Public Speaker” with Manoj Vasudevan
Saturday, August 19, 2023 – World Championship of Public Speaking Pregame Extravaganza! featuring Eric Feinendegen
Sunday, August 13, 2023 – Mundelein Arts Commission (“MAC”) Poetry & Storytelling Showcase
Wednesday, August 2, 2023 – Guest Speaker – “The Power Of The Process” by Eric Feinendegen – CF Industries
Saturday, July 30, 2023 – Emcee – D30 Toastmasters Leadership Institute – Eric Feinendegen – virtual via Zoom
Wednesday, May 31, 2023 – Emcee – Lake County Toastmasters event featuring the Maxell Method of Comedy – Holiday Inn Express – Vernon Hills, IL
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 – Guest Speaker – Wake up with Waukegan Chamber Breakfast – Location: Bonnie Brook Golf Course – Waukegan, IL
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 – Guest Speaker – “The Power Of The Process” by Eric Feinendegen – New Beginnings Toastmasters – 20th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, February 4, 2023 – Host & Emcee – Millburn Madness Annual Auction – The Shanty – Wadsworth, IL
Friday, January 27, 2023 – Keynote Speaker – 3 Keys to Effective Communication (Part of 7 Second Resume MasterClass)
Saturday, November 12, 2022 – Host & Emcee – St. Patrick Parish Annual Auction – Uline Conference Center – Pleasant Prairie, WI
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 – “Presentation Skills” by Eric Feinendegen – GLMV Business Roundtable – Mickey Finns – Libertyville
Sunday, October 23, 2022 – “Finding the Light” by Eric Feinendegen – Mundelein Arts Commission (“MAC”) Poetry & Storytelling Showcase
Friday, September 30, 2022 – “3 Keys to Effective Communication” Part of the FREE virtual resume masterclass series hosted by James Kennedy, featuring Eric Feinendegen
Monday, September 26, 2022 – “Workshop: How to Craft a Winning Speech” featuring Eric Feinendegen
Friday, August 26, 2022 – “Off The Shelf” author interview series featuring Eric Feinendegen – Glenview TV
Sunday, June 19, 2022 – Guest Speaker – Eric Feinendegen – XL Toastmasters Open House
Saturday, May 14, 2022 – Educational Session – The Ultimate Presentation Day Checklist – D30 Spring Conference
Thursday, May 12, 2022 – The Power of Public Speaking – United Postmasters and Managers of America – Crowne Plaza in Northbrook
Tuesday, April 20, 2022 – Eric Feinendegen, DTM – Contest Speaker – North Division Contest, TI District 30
Tuesday, April 12, 2022 – “The Power Of The Process” Eric Feinendegen, DTM Guest Speaker – Highway Safety Toastmasters, Tallahassee, FL
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 – How to Craft a Winning Speech featuring Eric Feinendegen – Talk of Lincolnshire Toastmasters – Hybrid – Lincolnshire Village Hall
Monday, January 17, 2022 – Secrets to Rocking The Contest Stage Part II featuring Eric Feinendegen – District 35 Toastmasters (WI)
Saturday, January 15, 2022 – D30 Toastmasters Leadership Institute – International Contest Tips featuring Eric Feinendegen
Monday, December 13, 2021 – Secrets to Rocking The Contest Stage featuring Eric Feinendegen – District 35 Toastmasters (WI)
Saturday, November 20, 2021 – Host & Emcee – St. Patrick Parish Annual Auction – Uline Conference Center – Pleasant Prairie, WI
Thursday, November 18, 2021 – Eric F. interviewed on BSVPTV about his new book – watch on YouTube / watch on Facebook
Wednesday, November 17, 2021 – Secrets to Rocking The Contest featuring Eric Feinendegen – Harper College – Palatine, IL
Thursday, October 14, 2021 – Toastmasters District 30 Member Spotlight Interview of Eric
Thursday, August 19, 2021 – Diamond Factor Podcast: Hosted by Barbara Beckley, featuring guest Eric Feinendegen – YouTube video
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 – Keynote Speaker – “Yes You Can – How to Regain Your Passion in a Post-Pandemic World” – Lake County Toastmasters Open House, Hotel Indigo, Vernon Hills, IL
Thursday, June 24, 2021 – Epic Communicators Podcast: Hosted by Greg Cieply, featuring guest Eric Feinendegen
Thursday, May 20, 2021 – Keynote Speaker “Power of the Process” – North Suburban Toastmasters Open House
Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 – Emcee – Toastmasters North Division Evaluation and International Speech Contest
Monday, May 3rd – Guest Speaker – Roar to Soar Youth Speakers Program
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 – Panelist – How the Rotary Toastmaster Alliance Benefits Both Organizations – 7PM – 8PM – Event Details
Saturday, April 24, 2021 – Emcee – Toastmasters Southwest Division Evaluation and International Speech Contest
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 – Presenter – “Power Of The Process” – Lake County Toastmasters Open House
Sunday, March 14, 2021 – Special Guest – Mundelein Arts Commission (“MAC”) Poetry & Storytelling Showcase
Saturday, March 13, 2021 – Emcee – Toastmasters Area 72 Contest
Thursday, March 11, 2021 – Special Guest Speaker – Crystal Clear Toastmasters – “The Power of the Process”
Monday, March 1, 2021 – Guest – LinkedIn Live Broadcast “Powering Unique You” with Janna Macik – LinkedIn / FB / YouTube
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 – Keynote Speaker – Power of the Process – Talk of Lincolnshire – Lincolnshire, IL
Thursday, February 11, 2021 – District 30 Brown Bag’n It Facebook Live featuring Eric Feinendegen
Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – Podcast Interview of Eric by Jeff Wickersham – 11:30AM – 12:15PM – Streamyard link forthcoming
Thursday, January 21, 2021 – Keynote Speaker – Naperville Toastmasters – Naperville, IL
Tuesday, January 19, 2021 – Keynote Speaker – Maharlika Toastmasters – Manila, Philippines
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 – Keynote Speaker – The Power of the Process – Columbus Toastmasters Club Open House, Columbus, IN
Sunday, October 18, 2020 – Eric F. as emcee for special event featuring Lois Creamer at MSP
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 – Eric F. interviewed on BSVPTV – watch on YouTube / watch on Facebook
Saturday, September 26, 2020 – “World Championship of Public Speaking Champions and Finalists Panel” – TI District 92, India
Saturday, August 29, 2020 – “2020 World Championship of Public Speaking w/Past Finalists” – Midwest Speaking Professionals Special Event – JPG Flyer
Sunday, August 2, 2020 – “How to Rock the Virtual Contest Stage – Pros and Cons to Zoom” – Transatlantic Speech Contest Zoominar – Toastmasters District 71 – Scotland
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – Guest Presenter – “How to Craft a Winning Speech” – Niles Township Toastmasters
Thursday, June 18, 2020 – Host and Emcee for Celebrate Carmel – “Bourbon, Boots and Bling” Virtual Gala – Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein, IL
Saturday, May 2, 2020 – International Speech Contestant – District 30
Saturday, April 18, 2020 – International Speech Contestant – District 30 North Division
Saturday, March 28, 2020 – International Speech Contestant – District 30 Area N42 – 5:30PM – Zoom attendance link
Saturday, March 14, 2020 – Host and Emcee for Celebrate Carmel – “Bourbon, Boots and Bling” – Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein, IL
Sunday, February 29, 2020 – Presenter -“Why Bad Emceeing Happens to Good People: The Do’s and Don’t’s of Master of Ceremonies” – District 30 Toastmasters – Leap To Your Success Event – Carriage Green Country Club, Darien, IL
Sunday, February 16, 2020 – Host and Emcee – Evaluation Seminar Panel Featuring District 30 Toastmasters Evaluation Champions – Aon/Alight, Lincolnshire, IL
Saturday, February 8, 2020 – Host and Emcee – Private Event – Wadsworth, IL
Sunday, January 5 – Tuesday, January 7, 2020 – Garage Kings Annual Conference
Emcee and Keynote Speaker – Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Saturday, January 4, 2019 – How to be an Engaging and Entertaining Emcee! – D30 Winter TLI – People, Purpose, Passion: The Pathways to Success – Chicago Marriott Northwest
Saturday, November 9, 2019 – Emcee – St. Patrick Parish Annual Auction – Wadsworth, IL – Parish Website
Friday, October 11, 2019 – Presentation Skills Trainer for Rotary Summit – Fort Wayne, IN – Event Info
Friday, October 4, 2019 – Guest Appearance – Mundelein Arts Commission’s Open Mic Night – Taste of Paris, Mundelein, IL
Sunday, September 22, 2019 – Host and Emcee for TEDx Vernon Area Library: Reboot – Event Info
Saturday, September 21, 2019 – Emcee – Discovering the Value of your Stories Workshop with Barry Mixon
Tuesday, September 17, 2019 – Keynote Speaker – Lake Forest Toastmasters – 10th Anniversary Event
Saturday, June 22, 2019 – TI District 11 – Keynote Speaker – North United Methodist Church, 3808 North Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 – Ignite Chicago – Catalyst Ranch, 656 W Randolph St #3W, Chicago, IL
Friday, May 3, 2019 – Sunday, May 5, 2019 – Emcee – District 30 Toastmasters Conference – Schaumburg Marriot – Schaumburg, IL
Sunday, April 28, 2019 – Open Mic – El Barrio Restaurant, 1122 N. Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
Thursday, April 25, 2019 – Public Speaking Workshop – Sirius Computer Solutions, 7770 Frontage Rd., Skokie, IL 60077 – 9am – 1pm
Sunday, February 24, 2019 – “For The Love of Toastmasters” Event – District 30 – How to Craft an Award Winning Speech
Nalco, 1601 W. Diehl Rd., Naperville, IL 60563
Saturday, February 2, 2019 – Private Event – Boy Scouts
Saturday, January 26, 2019 – Maxwell Method of Comedy – Humor Workshop – Kenosha, WI
Special humor in speaking event featuring Guest Host Eric Feinendegen
Sunday, January 6, 2019 – Wednesday, January 9, 2019 – Garage Kings Annual Conference
Emcee and Keynote Speaker – Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa
Monday, December 10, 2018 6-7:30PM – From Panic to Power – Public Speaking 101 workshop
University Center – College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Saturday, December 1, 2018 4-5PM – How to Craft a Winning Speech
District 30 TLI (Toastmasters Leadership Institute)
Chicago Marriott Northwest 4800 Hoffman Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL. 60192
Monday, November 19, 2018 6-7:30PM – From Panic to Power – Public Speaking 101 workshop
University Center – College of Lake County, Grayslake, IL
Saturday, November 17, 2018 – Host and Emcee for Celebrate Carmel
Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein, IL
Sunday, November 4, 2018 – Guest Appearance Mundelein Arts Commission open mic night
Dover Straits Seafood House, 890 E. Route 45, Mundelein, IL 60060
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 – From Panic to Power – Public Speaking 101 workshop
YWCA Lake County, Gurnee, IL
Thursday, October 11, 2018 – Keynote speaker – Park Ridge Toastmasters Open House
First United Methodist Church, Park Ridge, IL
Sunday, September 30, 2018 – Host and Emcee for TEDx Vernon Area Library 2018: Chain Reaction – Event Info
Thursday, Sep. 27, 2018 6:30PM – Yes and Toastmasters Kickoff Event Featuring Eric Feinendegen – Event Website – Event Flyer (PDF)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Naperville, IL
Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018 – International Speech Contestant – World Championship
of Public Speaking – Finals – Event Info
Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018 – International Speech Contestant – Semi Finals – World Championship
of Public Speaking – Event Info
Sunday, July 1, 2018 – Special Toastmasters District 30 Event featuring Eric Feinendegen
Saturday, June 9, 2018 – Host and Emcee for Peak Performance Strategy Seminar – Event Info
Saturday, Apr. 21, 2018 – International Speech Contestant – District 30 Toastmasters
Sunday, Apr. 15, 2018 – Private event
Saturday, Apr. 7, 2018 – Keynote Speaker for Crystal Lake Toastmasters 60th Anniversary
January 7, 2018: Private Event
December 3, 2017: Private Event
November 2017: Principles from the Platform – Public Speaking 101 Workshop
Saturday, Oct 21, 2017 – Host and Emcee for Celebrate Carmel, Carmel Catholic High School, Mundelein, IL
Monday, Oct. 2, 2017 – Keynote Speaker for Des Plaines Toastmaster’s Open House
Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017 – Headliner for The CALL (Communication And Leadership Lessons)
Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017 – Host and Emcee featuring 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking Pres Vasilev
