Craig Valentine

MBA, 1999 Toastmasters International World Champion of Public Speaking Speech Coach, Management Trainer, Sales Presentation Coach, In-Demand Motivational Speaker, East Coast Fripp Associate

Craig Valentine, MBA, is an award-winning speaker, management trainer, and speech coach for business professionals and upcoming professional speakers. He has traveled the world helping speakers breathe life into their presentations. Craig has been invited to speak and teach all over the United States, Taiwan, Canada, Jamaica, Qatar (Doha), England, Bahamas, and Hong Kong.

Craig won the World Championship of Public Speaking for Toastmasters International after competing with more than 25,000 contestants from 14 countries.

Before becoming a full-time professional speaker and executive speech coach, Craig delivered sales presentations for Glencoe/McGraw-Hill and three times won the Mid-Atlantic Division's Salesperson of the Year award. He sold more than $8 million in educational resources in one year and reached sales of up to 233% of goal.

Craig has received the Congressional Achievement Award from the United States Congress for excellence in communications.

Craig is the author of the book The Nuts and Bolts of Public Speaking, co-author of the book World Class Speaking, and contributing author of the book Guerrilla Marketing on the Front Lines. He has an MBA from Johns Hopkins University and is certified as a Co-Active Coach and a Guerrilla Marketing Coach.

As a speech coach and trainer, Craig works with Fripp Associates' East Coast clients to develop presentations that keep their audiences on the edge of their seats. Craig assists his clients in multiple ways including developing sales presentations and helping managers gain commitment, not just compliance.

What clients are saying about Craig Valentine...

"Monday I delivered the presentation you helped me prepare and coached on my delivery. Everyone raved about it. With your help I went in confidently, knowing it was a great speech...they invited me back."
—Christine Duvivier Managing Director, Impact Partners

"Your speech coaching put me light years ahead of where I was. The feedback that I now receive from attendees at my seminars has been nothing short of amazing! Thank you..."
—Lewis Roth, President, LTC Solutions

"Wow! What a great investment in my future! Hiring you to coach my presentation. After your coaching, doors started opening. Within a week I had 5 paid presentations lined up. My business is taking off faster than I would have ever dreamed! Thanks to your advice, coaching, and vast experience. "
—Bonnie Laabs, Professional Speaker, Founder, B-Inspired

"Your speech coaching was amazing. Within the first two hours I received my money's worth. I left with a detailed analysis on ways to make my presentation a hundred times better."
—Teri Scheinzeit, Business and Leadership Coach, NYC

"The feedback from my class at the Learning Annex was inspiring. After your speech coaching, they said I was phenomenal. Thank you...your teachings DO WORK."
—Isaak Gelbinovich, President, Speaking to Succeed

"I learned more from you in one hour than I have in years of giving speeches. Thank you for inspiring me to find my own voice and greatness as a speaker!! Thank you!"
—Pele Raymond Ugboajah, DreamBanc, L.L.C.

Articles by Craig Valentine:

The Most Important Part of the Speech, an article on Public Speaking

In-Between Time and Using the Floor, an article on Public Speaking

Get in the Game, but Not Without a Coach, an article on Public Speaking and Coaching

For more information, and to contact Craig Valentine... email: CraigValentine@Fripp.com or call: (800) 634-3035 / (415) 753-6556 or contact Fripp & Associates through this easy online contact form. Fripp & Associates respects and protects your privacy.