A Speaker Who Doesn’t Just Talk About Connection – She Creates It.
What Audiences are Saying
Cheryl’s talk on the Power of Genuine Connection was one of the most fun and interactive presentations we’ve had at Rotary. She has a rare ability to speak straight to the heart – her humor, authenticity, and practical wisdom left me with a new perspective on how I show up in my conversations. I’d recommend her to any group looking for a speaker who helps people truly connect while having fun doing it.
I’ll be honest, when Cheryl started leading us through some of the exercises, I wasn’t sure what to expect. It felt a little outside my comfort zone at first. But once we got into it, the value became crystal clear. Two months later, I’m still using what I learned that day in my conversations.Cheryl has a gift for making practical, meaningful skills genuinely accessible, and even fun. I’d recommend her to any group that wants to walk away with tools they’ll actually use.
Cheryl’s presentation was fabulous – engaging, practical, and honestly a lot of fun. She gave us real tools for going beyond surface-level chatter and building genuine connections, from how to ask better questions and remember the details that matter, to how to gracefully exit a conversation with someone who can’t stop talking about themselves.
I made a new connection right away during the exercises. If your organization is looking for a speaker who is warm, funny, and genuinely changes how people interact with each other – invite Cheryl.
Cheryl’s presentation was both inspiring and useful. She walked us through several techniques for remembering names and personal details – the kind of tools that actually change how you show up in a conversation.
I left with specific strategies I’m already putting to use.
I’ve always wanted to be a better conversationalist, but I didn’t know where to start. Cheryl broke down the actual mechanics of building a real connection with someone you’ve just met. She’s enthusiastic, relatable, and so easy to listen to. I’d recommend this to anyone who wants to communicate more deeply and move past surface-level relationships.
I noticed I was always the one asking questions while conversations stayed frustratingly shallow. Cheryl changed my perspective on why that happens and what to do about it. Delightful speaker. Just about everyone could benefit from this.
I recently moved to Carlsbad and was looking for ways to get closer to people. Cheryl gave me real tools for doing exactly that. She’s warm, funny, and so sincere. If you want to deepen even a casual acquaintance into something more meaningful, this presentation is for you.
Bringing Connection to Life
Podcast Interviews & Conversations
Cheryl is a natural podcast guest – warm, candid, and genuinely fun to listen to. She has a way of making people feel seen in the middle of a conversation, which is exactly what makes her topics land.
She speaks to something most people feel deeply but rarely talk about: how to build relationships that actually mean something, in business and in life.
Topics often explored include:
- Why genuine connection is the most underrated driver of business success and personal fulfillment.
- What it actually takes to build genuine friendships as an adult – and why good intentions alone don’t cut it.
- The networking mistakes most professionals make without realizing it — and what to do instead.
- The connection between how you show up for yourself and the quality of your relationships with others.
- What a truly Funderful life looks and feels like – and how to start living it now.
Recent Conversations
The Midsters
Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce: People, Purpose and Impact
Connected Hearts in Carlsbad: Creating Deep Friendships in Midlife
Reinvention Real Talk
Radiantly Rooted with Rachel
The Secret to Deeper Connection in Midlife, Starting with You
Her Comeback
Not Your Mother’s Midlife Crisis
Key Points in the Divorce Process Through Mediation & Coaching
