SPEAKER TRACY SHAWN, M.A.
Speaker and author Tracy Shawn is a passionate “anxiety warrior,” who writes and speaks about how to pull oneself out of the trenches of stress, anxiety, and worry. Her keynote speech, “From Stressed and Scattered to Calm and Centered,” offers innovate ways to overcome emotional tension to find a more balanced and productive way to live and work.
Tracy is an award-winning author and has written numerous articles about ways to combat anxiety. An experienced Toastmaster, she has earned an Advanced Communicator Bronze award for “exceptional achievements in the Toastmasters International Communication Program.” Her educational background includes an M.A. in clinical psychology.
Trained as a stress advisor by Jay Coulter, founder of ConquerWorry.org, Tracy includes applicable, action-based techniques in both her speeches and articles.
Please feel free to contact Tracy Shawn directly to talk about possible speaking engagements through her contact page on this site (please note that if you don’t see a contact page on your computer, you can locate it on your mobile device). She is willing to try and work within a client’s budget (especially for nonprofit organizations) and customize presentations to meet the needs of any given group. Her work is a great fit for business & private workshops, nonprofits, conferences, conventions, well-being seminars, retreats, and more.
Topics Include:
Anxiety/Change/Inspiration/Empowerment/Insight/Motivation/Work Balance/The Creative Life/Positive Communication Techniques
Speaking Engagements:
Moderated the fourth Santa Barbara Writer’s Symposium with founder Mike Cregan of La Cumbre Center for the Creative Arts on July 12, 2024. Discussing the “Art of the Short Story” with the esteemed authors Melodie Johnson Howe, Gabriel Lucatero, and Max Talley.
Created the third Santa Barbara Writer’s Symposium with founder Mike Cregan for La Cumbre Center for the Creative Arts. Co-moderated our third symposium, interviewing authors Elizabeth Gould, M.S. of “Your Best Health by Friday” and Cynthia Warring of “Bodies Unbound: Transforming Lives Through Touch” on the theme of “Body/Mind Connection. (December 2023)
Created the second Santa Barbara Writer’s Symposium with founder Mike Cregan for La Cumbre Center for the Creative Arts. Co-moderated our second symposium, interviewing singer/songwriter Dan Diamond, award-winning author Janet Lucy, and Santa Barbara Poet Laureate Melinda Palacio on the theme of “Inviting the Muse.” (August 25, 2023)
Created “Santa Barbara Writer’s Symposium” with La Cumbre Center for the Creative Arts founder Mike Cregan. Co-Moderated our first symposium, interviewing poet Simon Kiefer, novelist D.J. Palladino, author Sojourner Kincaid Rolle, and singer/songwriter Emily Yurcheshen on the “Art of Writing.” (June 23, 2023)
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Public Reading from debut novel “The Grace of Crows” at Misa & Martin Gallery in Santa Barbara, California on December 28, 2020: https://youtu.be/ml6aTDv-JRQ
Speaker with Santa Barbara Speakers’ Symposium on September 12, 2019 “Three Secret Tactics for Dealing with Difficult People”
One Woman FEARLESS Washington D.C. Summit
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Carpe Data, Software Company in Santa Barbara, CA
Fast Spring, Global Digital Commerce Platform Company
Testimonials:
“Tracy grabs you with gentleness, carries you to the place of compassion, and delivers you with stories that captivate and transform the way you see yourself and others. You will leave feeling guided to another way of seeing, more free to feel, and the development of your compassion muscle as she thoughtfully takes you through an experience with her prose and story telling.” Matthew Lowe (commenting on Tracy Shawn’s public reading from debut novel, “The Grace of Crows.”) Matthew Lowe is an author, professional speaker, founder of Change Maker industries, community healer, and compassion trainer.
“Tracy Shawn is a sincere, heartfelt speaker, who speaks with sincerity and passion. When Tracy speaks, she delivers with an inner fire that makes audiences hang on her every word.” James Darnborough (commenting on Tracy Shawn’s speech: “Three Secret Tactics for Dealing with Difficult People.”) Mr. Darnborough is the current president of Woodland Toastmasters and a highly regarded Santa Barbara Real Estate Agent
“Tracy’s talk was an absolutely critical opportunity for our team to address the aspect of the workday that, while often ignored, can be the most impactful – I’m talking about how to deal with stress. Through specific examples, her own experiences and scientific studies, Tracy helped bring to light not only how to identify and combat this anxiety, which in turn allows for, and even enhances, productivity and focus. I highly recommend using Tracy’s speech as a springboard for constructive conversations in the workplace about mitigating stress and optimizing creativity and efficiency.” ~~Matt McLaughlin, Director, Technology with Carpe Data
“Tracy Shawn has put anxiety warriors on the map. Her speech about how to pull ones self out of the trenches of stress, anxiety and worry put in motion a new way of thinking whether it’s at work or my personal life. A must see for those over-cumbered with everyday stress and anxiety.” ~~Connor Winship, Office Administrator with Carpe Data
“Tracy was very engaging during our company lunch and learn. She gave our group helpful reminders for how to deal with stress & anxiety. She focused on the importance of prioritizing managing stress as the first step to managing workplace relationships. At a time when our company is experiencing rapid growth and increasing financial targets, Tracy presentation helped encouraged our group to take a step back and direct our attention to building impactful relationships at work. She took the time to get to know our group and our company’s value, and tailored her presentation to our needs.” ~~Priscilla Figueroa, People Operations Specialist with Fast Spring
Four-Minute Clip From Keynote Speech
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