Coaching executives in presentation and television skills, specializing in corporate or entrepreneurial settings requiring marketing, management, and leadership

Designing and delivering "smart fun" participative sessions in creativity and time management for clients such as the Disney Institute, which focus on learning vacations for adults

Presenting sessions at national conferences and leadership retreats on the link between personal balance and professional effectiveness

Talents and Capabilities

Creating the optimum learning environment and experiences for individuals or groups to make rapid progress in improving skills in presentations/public speaking/media appearances, and balancing success and personal satisfaction to improve results

Polishing verbal or video proposal presentations targeted to winning competitive contracts

Working in intensive 'retreat' settings to facilitate and coach teams or individuals in sharpening communication and planning skills

Crafting speeches for others designed to illustrate principles and motivate improved performance

Delivering large-group presentations to inform, influence, entertain, or inspire

Education

BS - Secondary Education, Indiana State University

MS - English, Indiana State University

Additional courses at University of Hawaii, Eastern Baptist College, State University of New York, Maryland University

Professional Achievements

Past President, American Society for Training and Development, Washington, DC Chapter

Past President, National Capital Speakers Association

Past Chair, National Speakers Association, Writing/Publishing Group

Co-Founder, Washington Writers Conferences

Author of:

SPEAK LIKE A PRO: A Business Tool for Marketing and Managing

HOW TO MAKE A LARGE-GROUP PRESENTATION

DELIGHTS, DILEMMAS, DECISIONS: The Gift of Living Lightly

LIFE IS MORE THAN YOUR TO-DO LIST: Blending Success and Satisfaction

LOVE IT OR LOSE IT: Living Clutter-free Forever