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
Toastmaster of the Year 2020

What's Your Story?
I am Warren Spiden. I am a Quantity Surveyor in the building industry to make a difference to our built environment. I go to Toastmasters, which helps me become a better version of myself, especially when I was awarded a trophy for Toastmaster of the Year 2020 in my club. I am passionate about our environment, it's our home. I became involved in the 1000 Ripple Effects project because I believe in Stacey and her vision and I want to share my wisdom with the kids.


What is the toughest decision you have ever made?
Finding an answer to this question.


What is the easiest decision you have ever made?
To make decisions based on whether or not I need something.


Who is your role model and why?
I am somebody who likes to learn from everyone I meet and there is no role model in particular.


What is your SUPER Power?
Attention to detail so that a message is complete.


When have you been the most satisfied in your life?
1. Seeing people grow in their own self at Toastmasters.
2. Eradicating moth plants.


What things do you not like to do?
Killing animals, small talk and long conversations.


What is the most important thing about what you want to do?
I want to help people live in harmony with each other.


Do you believe books can change the world?
Yes, because books allow us to convey messages and inspiration from one person to many at any point in time.


What is your ultimate goal?
My Why
To work with ease and ease
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
My Way My Path My Destiny


If you could change one thing about the world, what would it be?
To work in a team together as one, and find peace and calm in the world's hectic situations, rather than resorting to world wars with violence.
Red Velvet Cheesecake
What do you prefer?

Beach or Mountains?
Mountains, they're the best place to explore and relax in.

Sweet or spicy?
Sweet, anything sweet, all things sweet, give me sweet things.

Window or aisle?
Window to see what is outside.

Ice-Cream or Custard?
Little Island organic coconut ice-cream passionfruit flavour.

Dessert First or Last?
Dessert for breakfast, red velvet cheesecake preferred.
What is your favorite quote?
“Here's to the crazy ones, the misfits, the rebels, the troublemakers, the round pegs in the square holes... the ones who see things differently -- they're not fond of rules... You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them, but the only thing you can't do is ignore them because they change things... they push the human race forward, and while some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius, because the ones who are crazy enough to think that they can change the world, are the ones who do.” - Steve Jobs
What Ripple Effect Would you start in the world and why?
People to be aware of, responsible for and understand their surroundings, which includes other people, animals and our environment.