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What to Wear to a Black Tie Optional Event

It is such a little thing in print--"Black tie optional", but for many a huge question to answer. Here is the answer I offer when asked, "What do I wear?" First, if you are being honored, will appear at a podium or are part of the group / association / [...]

The Power of Storytelling

I was addicted to great stories when I was growing up. Every chance I got I would find a quiet corner with a book or two, and let the stories take me away to fun and adventure. Now, later in life I don't read nearly as much but I do [...]

Working a Room in Under 60 Minutes

Collectively we attend or orchestrate more than 150 business networking events each year. When we are part of the audience, that's a lot of crackers, cucumbers, cheese, wine and name badge spotting. It takes its toll, and I'm not always available to stay for a full two to four hour [...]

Begin Your Presentation with the Result in Mind

Working the last few years as a promoter and event producer I've seen all sides of people either exciting their audience or boring them to death. The "boring them" part is too easy a trap (the result of doing the same thing as everyone else time after time). The difference [...]

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