Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined

Women Over 70: Aging Reimagined


324 Mimi Donaldson: From Award-winning Keynoter to Top TED Talk Coach

April 15, 2025

Mimi Donaldson, 77, is known for her rousing keynote speeches, compelling workshops, and in-house training programs.   She has shared the keynote platform with Colin Powell, Katie Couric and Maya Angelou.


She is now a speaker coach for TED Talkers, keynote speakers and business

Owners. Since 2018, she has coached 24 speakers to the TEDx stage.


I don’t want people to be boring!


Mimi holds a Bachelor's Degree in Speech and Dramatic Arts from the University of Iowa, and a Masters Degree in Education from Columbia University. For 10 years, she was a staff Human Resources Specialist with Walt Disney Company, Northrop Aircraft, and Rockwell International.


Mimi has been a visiting professor at Harvard University’s Center for Public Leadership

at the Kennedy School of Government. Her latest book is designed to improve the quality of how you present yourself: Pitch Perfect: Speak to Grow Your Business in Seven Simple Steps.


CONNECT WITH MIMI:

EMAIL:  mimi@mimidonaldson.com

WEBSITE: www.mimidonaldson.com

Book: Pitch Perfect: Speak to Grow Your Business in Seven Simple Steps

Phone: 310-577-0229