At the end of July 2016, a month ago, I was in Phoenix for the National Speakers Association annual conference. There are a lot of great people at this event and it’s great for networking and expanding your influence. On the 2nd to last night, at the dessert reception after an awards ceremony where five … Read More!

I struggled enormously in High School. I didn’t fit in at all and nothing turned out the way I expected it to. It’s small in the grand scheme of things, especially compared to the unimaginable atrocities and horrors we see in the news happening around the world. At the same time, what I experienced at … Read More!

I reached out to international keynote speaker Victor Antonio because I heard good things about him from other people and loved some of his YouTube videos. We had a chance to connect over the phone and I wanted to share some of his insights with you. Good to Great “What’s the key to going from good … Read More!

I first met Rich Derksen after competing in the District 53 Division D International Speech Contest. I saw him for a second time after competing in the District 53 International Speech Contest on May 21st, 2016. He is the incoming District Director for 2016 through 2017. He was such a genuinely great guy and fun … Read More!

I first met Megan O’Leary (picture above) at the 2016 Remembering Jordan Gala at the Mohegan Sun Casino in early April. We chatted for a while and I enjoyed hearing her college success story. Being that I frequently speak to many different colleges and universities, I wanted to feature her on my blog. What I … Read More!