It was a full house at the Marketing with a Book and a Speech Summit in Seattle in Saturday. We laughed and learned from the likes of Henry DeVries, Bill Stainton,Mark LeBlanc … and yours truly. Wish you all could have been in room,...
In 1985, I enrolled in an Introduction to Public Relations course at UC San Diego. That was a course that changed the trajectory of my life. Henry DeVries was the instructor, and I still remember that first class as if it was yesterday. ...
Today, March 28, is the day of my father’s birth. And, sadly, veteran actor of stage and screen Ron Soble passed away May 2, 2002 at age 74. Being the publicist in the family, it was my job to write the obituary that traveled far and wide in...
It’s a week before the Academy Awards, and there is plenty of buzz about “The King’s Speech” as a contender for best film and a whole lot more. This is among the best film’s I’ve seen in years. And the film conveys a...
If you want to step into a speaking career, creating a compelling speaker sheet that invites meeting planners to say “yes” right away is a great place to start. This morning, as a guest on Diane Bridwater’s Blog Talk Radio Show, I shared tips...
You could have the most important message to share, but if the headline you use to introduce your message falls flat, your message doesn’t have a chance. In this month’s issue of Behind the Podium, a members-only newsletter for aspiring speakers from...
The good folks at ThinkSpace in Redmond have invited me to speak to their members and ten non-member guests on Wed., January 6 at noon about how to get known as an expert through the power of the media. Be among the first ten people to RSVP to...
If you are an aspiring professional speaker, you will benefit from learning more about SpeakerMatch. This is the only service of its kind when it comes to matching speakers and speaking opportunities. SpeakerMatch reaches emerging professional speakers, business...
On the day after Christmas, I took a look back at my activities for the year and let out scream of glee. I enjoyed many fabulous opportunities to empower others with the value and impact of free publicity. In addition to providing public relations and...
Folks tell me often that they want to get started as public speakers, and they ask how I started my journey. Since I started my journey as a speaker a couple of years ago without any experience — and you may be in that boat, too — the specific steps...
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