Released on = October 17, 2006, 1:54 pm

Press Release Author = The Sykes Group

Industry = Non Profit

Press Release Summary = Ed Sykes was published in the September issue of the
communication and leadership publication, Toastmaster, concerning how Joy
Fisher-Sykes' involvement in Toastmasters helped her successfully embrace an
opportunity. The title of the article is "Prepared for Tomorrow's Opportunity.

Press Release Body = Virginia Beach, VA, October 4, 2006-Ed Sykes was published in
the September issue of the communication and leadership publication, Toastmaster,
concerning how Joy Fisher-Sykes' involvement in Toastmasters helped her successfully
embrace an opportunity. The title of the article is "Prepared for Tomorrow's
Opportunity."

Toastmasters International is the leading communication and leadership organization
in the world, with over 200,000 members. In the article, Ed discusses how the
Toastmasters development program helped Joy be prepared for an opportunity to film a
television commercial and how Toastmasters program can help the publication readers
fulfill their goals. By going through the Toastmasters program, Joy was able to
think on her feet and become an excellent spokesperson for a real estate company.

"Nobody can foresee what your opportunity will be, when it will come, or what form
it will assume, but it will come," writes Ed Sykes. "Like the old saying goes,
'Preparation plus opportunity equals success.' Toastmasters' table topics prepared
Joy for the initial telephone interview and on-the-spot script changes. Preparing
and giving Toastmaster speeches, especially with vocal variety and gestures,
enhanced her confidence and presentation skill. Taking on leadership roles at the
club and district levels prepared Joy to 'own her space' when interacting with
high-level people in diverse situations," writes Ed in the article.

The Sykes Group is a leading presentation, customer relations, leadership, and
motivation expert for school systems, corporations, government agencies, and
universities. The Sykes Group is located at 2133-126 Upton Drive #234, Virginia
Beach, VA 23454. For information on their programs, call 757-427-7027, e-mail
info@thesykesgrp.com, or go to www.thesykesgrp.com.

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Web Site = http://www.thesykesgrp.com

Contact Details = The Sykes Group is located at 2133-126 Upton Drive #234, Virginia
Beach, VA 23454. For information on their programs, call 757-427-7027, e-mail
info@thesykesgrp.com, or go to www.thesykesgrp.com.