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Naomi Rhode, CSP, CPAE

SmartPractice, Inc.
Vice President
3400 E. McDowell
Phoenix, AR 85008-7899
Phone: (602) 225-9090
Fax: (602) 225-0245

For over 20 years, Naomi Rhode has inspired and motivated thousands of people with her vibrant personality, engaging style and unique insight into the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. As an accomplished professional speaker, Naomi has traveled extensively, sharing her expertise as a communications consultant with receptive audiences in all 50 states and 13 countries around the globe.

A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Naomi has earned the distinction of being one of only 20 women in North America to be honored with the coveted CPAE award from the National Speakers Association for outstanding communication skills and professionalism. This distinguished award, presented to a maximum of five speakers a year, is an impressive testimonial to Naomi's extraordinary speaking ability. Of its 4,000 members only 107 have been selected by fellow members of the NSA to receive the esteemed CPAE award.

In addition, Naomi has earned the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation for her dedication to excellence in public speaking. An active member of the National Speakers Association since 1977, Naomi is Past President of NSA and Chair of the International Center for Speaking in Tempe, Arizona.

For the multitudes who have heard her speak, Naomi's warm exuberance, vivacious presence and ability to stimulate her audience to achieve new levels of professional and personal growth had made her "A Remembered Experience." Highly in demand, Naomi speaks extensively at seminars, association meetings, conventions and workshops, delivering her much sought after concepts on leadership, empowerment, life balance, team development, motivation and interpersonal communication skills to thousands of people yearly.

In addition to her accomplishments as a renowned speaker and trainer, Naomi is the author of two inspirational books, The Gift of Family - A Legacy of Love and More Beautiful Than Diamonds - The Gift of Friendship. She has also produced several audio and video cassettes. Naomi is also co-publisher of an internationally circulated management and marketing newsletter for healthcare professionals and their staff members.

Naomi and her husband, Jim, also a professional speaker, own SmartPractice, a highly successful Phoenix - based marketing company. Married for 38 years, she and Jim share a rich family heritage with their three children and eleven grandchildren. Deeply committed to spiritual values, Naomi is an active member of her church.