Rory Vaden
| Rory Vaden | |
|---|---|
 Rory_Vaden_NAMM_2013.jpg Rory Vaden, 2013 | |
| Born | July 26, 1982 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | United States |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Denver (B.S. & MBA) |
| 💼 Occupation | Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur |
| Notable work | Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success |
Rory Vaden, (born July 26, 1982 in the United States) is a bestselling[1] author, keynote speaker[2] and co-founder of Southwestern Consulting.[3]
Early life
Rory Vaden was born in Boulder, Colorado.[4] He is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from the University of Denver (2006), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Management and an MBA concurrently.[5]
Career
While attending the University of Denver, Rory was recruited by another student to participate in a sales internship at Southwestern Advantage. After graduating from the university, he was invited to start a speaking and consulting division of the company named Southwestern Consulting.[6]
He is the Co-Founder of Brand Builders Group and the host of the Rock Solid Reputation podcast.
Speaking
As a top producer at Southwestern Advantage, Rory began speaking after being invited by the program to give a presentation. Before earning a fee, he took the stage a total of 304 times.[7]
On August 25, 2007, Rory placed 2nd at the Toastmasters International Speech Contest, a competition that included 25,000 contestants from more than 100 countries, and earned enough recognition to receive his first paid speaking appearance.[8][9]
In 2014, Rory received the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association; the highest earned international recognition for professional speakers.[10]
Rory Vaden’s speaking client list includes: AFLAC, Bank of America, Mary Kay and Wells Fargo Advisors.[11]
As a world-renowned speaker, his Tedx talk has been viewed nearly 2 million times, he is a 2x World Champion of Public Speaking Finalist and he was recently named as one of the top 100 leadership speakers in the world by Inc Magazine.
Writing
Rory Vaden is the The New York Times bestselling author of "Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success".[12][13] His insights have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, CNN, Entrepreneur, Inc, on Fox News national television and in several other major media outlets.
Rory Vaden is a regular contributor to Huffington Post and The Tennessean and has been featured in many publications including American Express OPEN, CNN, Fast Company and Inc.[14][15][16][17][18][19][20]
References
- ↑ Vaden, Rory (19 Mar 2012). "Is Procrastination Killing You and Your Company? Author Offers Proven Distraction Busters". CNBC. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Glynn, Jessica Centers. "Rory Vaden motivates others to 'Take the Stairs'". University of Denver Magazine. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Lublin, Joann S. (14 Jun 2012). "Making Sure 'Busy' Doesn't Lead to Burnout". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Bounds, Amy (2 Oct 2012). "Author Rory Vaden to speak at I Have a Dream Foundation of Boulder County fundraiser". Daily Camera. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Finholm, Valerie (1 Mar 2012). "Alum Rory Vaden shoots to top of self-help book charts". University of Denver. Archived from the original on 2014-09-03. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ "New to Nashville: Rory Vaden, Southwestern Consulting". American City Business Journals. 28 Jan 2011. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Kelley, Bryan (10 May 2011). "33: How to be an Introvert and Own the Stage with Rory Vaden". What The Speak. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ "Toastmasters: Making Every Word Count". Bloomberg Businessweek. 20 Jan 2011. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Vaden, Rory (Jul 2010). "My View from Number Two". Toastmasters International. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Magneson, Stacey (20 Jun 2014). "Celebrating Greatness: The National Speakers Association's Highest Honors". National Speakers Association. Archived from the original on 2 July 2014. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ "Office Hours with Rory Vaden". Levo League. 25 Jun 2013. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Pagliarini, Robert (13 Feb 2012). "The secret to self-discipline". CBS News. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ "Best Sellers: Hardcover Advice & Misc". The New York Times. 16 Feb 2012. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Vaden, Rory (29 July 2014). "4 Misconceptions About Self-Discipline". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Vaden, Rory (30 April 2014). "7 Ways to Lose Trust". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Vaden, Rory (9 Aug 2014). "How to cure your fear of public speaking". The Tennessean. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Vaden, Rory (26 July 2014). "Inspiring success is hallmark of a great leader". The Tennessean. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Vaden, Rory (12 Mar 2012). "To reach the top, do what others won't". CNN. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Purdy, Kevin (20 Apr 2012). "Get to Work By Meeting Procrastination Head-on". Fast Company. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
- ↑ Stillman, Jessica (7 Aug 2012). "Rare New Form of Procrastination Identified". Inc. Retrieved 29 Aug 2014.
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