Cyndi Maxey, MA, CSP, specializes in presentations skills and communication that drives profitable performance.

Maxey Creative's presentations, seminars, and learning tools are designed to produce successful speaking and fine tune communication during change, all the while creatively approaching workplace learning and leadership. Whether speaking to groups or encouraging them to speak, Cyndi is a master communicator and facilitator.

Cyndi practices what she preaches. As a Certified Speaking Professional (an extremely distinguished recognition) she speaks on average 75-90 times a year, most often to healthcare, pharmaceutical, women's, consumer, foodservice, insurance, and technical audiences. She is author of over 75 published articles and five books. Her latest book, SPEAK UP! A Woman’s Guide to Presenting Like a Pro, focuses on power presentations and influence skills for women. Also with coauthor Kevin O'Connor, Cyndi wrote the top-selling field guide, PRESENT LIKE A PRO. Based on work with over 382 physicians, engineers, and technical professionals, PRESENT LIKE A PRO demystifies public and professional speaking, and has been called a "must-read" for both aspiring speakers as well as industry professionals.

Owner of Maxey Creative Inc. since 1989 and a graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Speech, Maxey blends interaction, facts and fun to encourage learning and retention. Having acted in over 30 professional plays as well as many voice-overs and commercials, she brings a strong performance background to her coaching and presentations. She has also been President of the National Speakers Association (Illinois Chapter) and a former Board member of three other associations. Maxey is a strong advocate for volunteerism and will encourage your volunteer leaders and trainers as well.

She lives in Chicago with an active family and a four-year old Labrador Retriever, Max Maxey, who provide both balance and chaos in her life.