Bachelor of Social Work, University of South Florida 1986

Education:

·  Bachelor of Social Work, University of South Florida 1986

·  Master of Fine Arts, Florida State University 1988

Roles:

·  Best-selling author and award-winning speaker

·  Professional actress for over 25 years (film, television, stage)

·  CLE (continuing legal education) provider with workshops throughout the U.S. for trial lawyers

Accomplishments:

·  Awarded CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) designation by the National Speakers Association

·  #1 in Product Sales (out of 350+ trainers) for SkillPath Seminars, one of the largest and fastest growing seminar companies, for 3 years – 1998, 1999 and 2001

·  In the Top Ten Trainers (audience scores) for SkillPath Seminars for 4 years

·  Winner: Girl’s Incorporated “She Knows Where She’s Going” award for 2000

·  Author: Critically acclaimed book, True Power – Get it, Use it, Share it

·  Author: Number 1 best selling audio program for SkillPath Publishing for 2 years (12 Secrets to High Self-Esteem)

·  Featured in Investors’ Business Daily (March 2000) Leader’s & Success column

·  Written and published over 80 articles nationwide

·  Premier Faculty Member, eWomennetwork. http://www.ewomennetwork.com

·  Adjunct guest faculty for Florida State University, Manatee Community College, Stetson Law School

Memberships:

·  National Speaker’s Association

·  American Business Women’s Association

"Linda is so engaging and funny. I don't think we realized that we were learning

valuable lessons until the next day when our sides had stopped hurting."

Terry Stringer, Learning and Development Manager, El Paso Corp.