I am very excited to be providing a two-day SpeakersTrainingCamp® workshop this fall near Washington, DC – at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. The Protocol School of Washington will be sponsoring this workshop on November 6-7, and they will be opening it up to the public. I offer only a limited number of public workshops, and for years clients have begged me to offer something on the East Coast. This workshop will feature the very popular Presentation Planner, Applause! Meter, and the famous SpeakersTrainingCamp® individualized coaching system. Each person can expect to improve dramatically within the two-day period. For registration, please …

One of the best ways to add some muscle to your presentations is through telling great stories. One of my favorite stories is a true one about my muscle-building high school buddy, Mike Mentzer. I try to weave that story into almost every training session I can, because audiences just love it. What makes a great story? There are 5 main ingredients:
1. Tell it from your heart with passion
2. Create vivid details with picture words
3. Expand on those picture words through your gestures and expressions
4. Use voice inflection to create the tone
5. Craft a memorable message – an unforgettable message

Thank you for all the entries that came in from all over the world for the 5-minute website scavenger hunt. I was so glad to hear that people had fun with the adventure, and several mentioned that they enjoyed the tips in the video, “Eat the Crust First”. I was thrilled with the opportunity to re-connect with clients and to meet new business professionals. Congratulations to the winners:
First Prize, $250 – Robbie D.
Second Prize, $100 – Jessica H.
Third Prize, $50 – Jackie L.

Adrienne McLean from Sydney, Australia is the first Certified Instructor in Australia. She is looking forward to expanding the program throughout the country. Adrienne’s story matches many of the individuals coming into the Certification Program. She has had a very successful position in the chemical manufacturing industry and was looking for a change. She was looking for a professional career which combines her passion for speaking with the luxury of being her own boss. The SpeakersTrainingCamp® was just what she was looking for. I enjoyed spending some extra time with Adrienne – working with her …

On the first day of school President Obama’s speech was televised to school children all over the country. Here is my analysis of his speech. As in all of my coaching, I strive for comments that are 50% positive and 50% constructive suggestions for change. I summarize with the top-two priorities:
Here’s what I liked:
1.Outstanding use of stories and examples to make his points: getting up at 4:30 am to work with his mom on school projects; missed having a father; Michelle Obama came from a simple family but went on to college. He gave 3 …