Roderick’s personal journey of facing–and overcoming–seemingly insurmountable obstacles is the foundation of his deeply personal and energizing presentations. He engages every member of the audience through his message of hope and endurance. Along with over 1,500 candidates, Roderick applied for a District of Columbia firefighter position in 1989. Passing both the written and physical agility exams, Roderick finished in the top 1% of all candidates. Roderick is a member of the National Speakers Association and a seasoned member of the Toastmasters International. Numerous audiences, from non-profits to social organizations and local schools, have enjoyed Roderick’s engaging, entertaining, and motivating messages of empowerment. Many small and large corporations throughout the region have experienced Roderick’s skill and professionalism as a presenter and trainer.Motivational Speaker Roderick Mitchell Gives an Inspiring Presentation on the Application of Firefighting Concepts to Everyday Life at the Potomac-Bethesda Rotary Club Meeting on September 14, 2017
Roderick’s personal journey of facing–and overcoming–seemingly insurmountable obstacles is the foundation of his deeply personal and energizing presentations. He engages every member of the audience through his message of hope and endurance. Along with over 1,500 candidates, Roderick applied for a District of Columbia firefighter position in 1989. Passing both the written and physical agility exams, Roderick finished in the top 1% of all candidates. Roderick is a member of the National Speakers Association and a seasoned member of the Toastmasters International. Numerous audiences, from non-profits to social organizations and local schools, have enjoyed Roderick’s engaging, entertaining, and motivating messages of empowerment. Many small and large corporations throughout the region have experienced Roderick’s skill and professionalism as a presenter and trainer.