Warren Spiden

Warren grew up in Brisbane, Australia and currently lives in Auckland, New Zealand where he is a Quantity Surveyor in the building and construction industry managing construction costs for building projects.

Warren was actively involved in the Scouting movement during his childhood and youth years and he enjoyed participating in the age group sections of Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers. He always strived his best, being awarded the top awards in most sections and became a Queen's Scout.

Through determination and a quest for confidence, Warren found a passion in learning public speaking skills as a Toastmaster in Brisbane for 7 years. His love for public speaking continued at his Toastmasters club in Auckland for 6 years and still continues today. Beginning Toastmasters as a shy introvert in Australia, he thrived in Auckland as the club’s Vice President Public Relations that would become his pride and joy. He is now the President of his Toastmasters club in Auckland. He was awarded Toastmaster of the Year for 2020 for his dedication and passion toward his club and Toastmasters International as a whole.

He is also passionate about our environment, visual design, recycling, litter removal, business and marketing, animal rights and sustainable living, living with nature, peaceful forest surroundings and raw vegan food.

He lives by the philosophy that, 'Big step are bold steps, but baby steps are better.'

His Why is:
To work with ease and grace
To have clarity and manage my life
To be present in every moment
To have freedom and relaxation
To help our world work together
To create a sustainable earth