Richard Erschik
Rich is a seasoned instructor renowned for his impactful training classes. As the lead instructor for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA) program at Miami Dade College and the South Dade Chamber of Commerce, Richard has nurtured future business leaders. With a distinguished career delivering over 350 seminars, webinars, and online workshops to more than 45,000 trade show exhibitors globally, his expertise is unmatched. A Toastmasters speaker award winner, Richard has presided over three Toastmasters clubs, showcasing his exceptional communication skills and leadership. He brings fun and a wealth of experience and a passion for empowering his class participants.
Laurie Dougherty
Laurie is a seasoned professional with 32 years of experience in conducting meeting facilitation and training. Specializing in nonprofit and government sectors, Laurie empowers individuals and organizations to lead effective meetings and develop actionable strategies for effective results. A mentor trainer in Technology of Participation (ToP) Facilitation Methods, and Meetings That Work, Laurie is dedicated to sharing best practices. Her expertise extends to using presentation technologies like Zoom, Miro and Articulate 360. Laurie holds certificates in Non-Profit Management, Social Styles, and Instructional Design. Her class attendee evaluations are consistently among the highest.