| A military ‘brat' who spent her youth in various cities and countries around the world, Abby attended University in Miami, Florida and Ottawa, Canada. She completed apprenticeships in tourism, fashion, publishing and radio, stage and TV production before launching her career in the Entertainment industry. For twenty years, Abby wrote, produced and starred in a variety of successful stage and television productions. She went on to teach writing and performance techniques at the community college level and created executive training workshops for business groups and government agencies. Abby has written twenty stage plays, two screen plays and several television treatments and scripts. She has won awards as an actor and presenter. She authored a syndicated humor column for six years. She has written numerous books, eBooks, how-to manuals, workbooks and strategic business outlines. Equally at home in front of a classroom, a lecture hall, an after dinner podium or as the main attraction at a special focus event, Abby speaks easily and engagingly with audiences and groups of all sizes.
PARTIAL SPEAKING/WORKSHOP ROSTER Algonquin College Kidney Foundation
Business Network International Kiwanis Club of Ottawa
Business Women's Network Lion's Club of Ottawa
Canadian Cancer Society Nortel Networks
Canadian Housing Association Ottawa Little Theatre
Carleton University Ottawa University
Department of Justice Rogers Television
Government of Canada Publishing Rotary Club of Ottawa
Health Canada Royal Ottawa Hospital
International Top Models Terry Fox School MARKET CENTRICS TESTIMONIALS
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