Steve Jobs & Apple, Inc.: Thank You For Changing My Life

This week, I’d like to take a moment to remember Co-Founder Steve Jobs, and to thank Steve Wozniak and everyone else at Apple, Inc. for sculpting my career and my life by envisioning and creating the technology to make computerized graphic design possible. Above photo...

Value Your Brand: Professional Photography

Last week, I had the very rewarding experience of speaking at the Speak Like A Pro Workshop in beautiful downtown Charleston.  My session was called Secrets to Branding Yourself as an Expert Speaker. Giving out goodies at speaking engagements is a fun bonus, so I...

Professional Speaking: Preparing Your Brand

It’s scary to get in front of a crowd of people!  Trust me, I know!  In the ten minutes before I take the stage, I get all jittery inside.  Then I’ll even start to worry I might do something really awkward, like walk out there and forget my own name, or completely...

Rather Be Pushed From An Airplane Than Speak?

Guest blog post by Rochelle Togo-Figa, the Breakthrough Strategist One of the fastest ways to attract clients is to become known as the expert by speaking to groups. Yet, most people would rather be pushed from an airplane than get up in front of a group and speak. No...

Best Branding Practices: Company Name vs. Personal Name

I recently received an interesting question from a business associate.  She’s in the process of launching a new website which will provide resources for new business owners.  She’s also just getting into public speaking at events and seminars. Her Question… Is it...