Speaking

Linda Michelle Cohen

Author: 1000 Mitzvahs: How Small Acts of Kindness Can Heal, Inspire and Change Your Life Seal Press, November 2011

Speaker: Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Mitzvahs, Motherhood

Specialities: Linda is available for keynote speaking engagements, community service day programs, conference breakout sessions, master of ceremonies or emcee, book signings or one-on-one consultations regarding Employee Volunteer Programs.

Mother: Gabrielle 14, Solomon 11, Wife: to Aaron for 19 years

Email: lindamcohen@comcast.net  or submit a comment on the contact page

Speaker Honorarium: $1,500.00 plus travel expenses

Linda Cohen brings her fundraising background, extensive volunteer service experience and unique perspective having performed 1,000 Mitzvahs or acts of kindness over two years to inspire your audience to be more engaged in daily kindness and volunteerism, or discover more personal ways of philanthropic giving in the 21st century.

Potential Speech topics:

The Veteran Volunteer – Attracting and Keeping Volunteers with Vim and Vigor
Personal Philanthropy for the 21st century
Grief and Mitzvahs: An Unexpected Synergy
1,000 Mitzvahs: Hardwired for Altruism
How to Make a Difference in a Day: Cultivating Kindness
Grieving Gracefully through Giving
Can a Mitzvah Actually Change a Life

Testimonials:

“I have seen many presentations during my 13 year tenure at the Elliott Bay Book Company and Linda’s thoughtful, warm and informative presentation was one of my favorites. She was very engaging and attentive to the attendees, which is a mitzvah in its own right.” Karen Maeda Allman, Author Events Coordinator Elliott Bay Books

“Linda is very effective at keeping the whole audience engaged. She acknowledges and includes her audience and is a wonderful storyteller.” Don Hudson, Board Member
 Men Against Breast Cancer

“Linda Cohen is one of the best at holding and audience’s attention. she is a true leader and a marvelous speaker.” Don E Bellairs, Governor Toastmasters District 7 Area 81  

“Linda is authentic and vulnerable. She deftly elicits stories from others, engaging the audience through interactive interludes. She is also a wonderful storyteller.” Craig Harrison, Expressions of Excellence