Lynne Velling, principal of Velling & Associates Communication Training, has made the communications field her career.  A trained actress and communication trainer, she has helped many professionals find their authentic, effective and confident voices in the world. Her background includes marketing and public relations in the public and private sectors, director of an international English language Center, and instructor of adult English as a Second Language (ESL) students and clients. Lynne has also created and conducted training programs in Customer Service. An award-winning Toastmaster, she was a district Public Relations Officer among other leadership positions developing and conducting training workshops.  She conducts relational presence and communication workshops in Southern California and is a co-author of "Finding Your Own Voice" in  Inspiration to  Realization, Strategies for Success, Vol. II.  She holds degrees in Natural Theology and Sacred Healing, Theatre and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). You can follow Lynne on LinkedIn, Twitter, or visit her website at www.vellingcommtraining.com.