Apr 10, 20181 minNavigating a Crowded MarketplaceWhat has standup comedy taught me about getting noticed in a crowded marketplace? Check out this LinkedIn post to watch a video where I...
Apr 2, 20182 minWarming the FloorI am considered a floor warmer. You’ve probably seen a floor warmer before. They boldly step onto a barren, ice-cold dance floor and...
Feb 24, 20182 minA Commitment to Stage TimeI do standup comedy, partly as professional development for my job as a keynote speaker, but mostly because I love it. (There's nothing...
Feb 19, 20182 minSweet Karma In ActionLast week I wrote a post about getting jilted on Valentine’s Day and how I pivoted towards joy. It received a lot of attention with...
Jan 18, 20182 minBeing a Jedi Master of Purse BingoI was a Jedi at Purse Bingo last night. When my friend Carmell suggested we play Purse Bingo, I was totally pumped. Not only was I going...
Jan 11, 20182 minEmbracing the Grind of GreatnessGreatness is found in the grind. This month I am taking my first stand up comedy class. (EEEK!) While I have long incorporated humor into...
Dec 30, 20172 minA Two-Word Growth Strategy“More eyeballs.” That is the extent of my business growth strategy for 2018. Two years ago, my speaking business had but one focus: “More...
Dec 18, 20171 minYou Too Can Wear Red & Be FabulousI was told once that I don’t look good in red. I was also told that cilantro tastes gross. And I was also told that I couldn’t make it as...
Dec 14, 20171 minTwo Words for the Holiday SeasonSo, here we are. The holiday season. While many of the days will be merry and bright, others may get downright ugly. Shopping craziness,...
Dec 11, 20172 minDance Floor DealsI got a call from a prospect wanting to hire me for seven events next year. It’s a perfect fit client with the ideal audience (and a big...
Oct 17, 20171 minExcellence Requires More EyeballsToday I delivered one of the best performances of my career as a professional keynote speaker. But I did not do it alone. I had Connie...
Oct 5, 20172 min3 Critical Steps to Transform CultureCultures are the foundations from which all of our activities are based. If we are not mindful of how we treat one another, whether at...