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Speechwriter Joke

A speechwriter walks into a bar... have you heard that one? A speechwriter joke? That's right, a speechwriter walks into a bar. That's not a joke. That's the whole thing. There's no punch line. It's a common fact. You could swap out "speechwriter" for almost any...

Let’s Think

Most of my writing looks like this. I spend a lot of time thinking, and whether I'm writing a speech, a short story, or a poem, I have a strong sense of how it will go before I hit the keyboard. I could be in my studio, or here, you see me here, in my library. I'm...

A Life in the Air Force

This weekend, a client of mine retired from the US Air Force. I wrote her speech and trained her to deliver it. You don’t know her name, and she wasn’t involved in any famous initiatives. Not directly. She worked behind the scenes supporting those who support those...

Joyful Writing

Writing, particularly fiction, for me is a wonderful experience. I've created a world, characters, a plot, and everything else. Sure, I'm drawing from the greater pool of the known universe. Everything out there already exists, so all I'm doing is combining a few...

The Whistling People of Kildare

The people of Kildare aren't like other people. They have secrets. And they aren't telling. Take a listen to "The Whistling People of Kildare," a spoken word piece. A haunting look at a mysterious people hidden in the winds of County Kildare. credits: Words, Voices,...

Underscore: New Book

Underscore. It's the story of a man wandering through a homeless shelter looking for himself. He's everywhere and nowhere, and unsure what to make of what he sees. He'll tell you, though, with certainty, that he's the real deal. Available for pre-order, with delivery...

Peekaboo: Professional Speaker

Peekaboo. I'd love to speak at your event. Energy. Motivation. Fun. Storytelling. My speech writing has raised millions of dollars and inspired tens of thousands of people. Let me bring that same vitality to your event. Let's do some good together. Learn more.

Job Interview Training

Looking for a job? Hoping to nail that interview? I've been training executives in public speaking and professional conversation for years. Now, I'm offering you focused training. One, two, and three session options. Job Interview Training. Like it says, I'll train...

Monday Tired

Monday arrives as Monday often arrives. I wish I were fully rested, but the rain drumming the top of a metal shed won't allow that. Last night's screeching barred owl punctuated my sleep until dawn. Let's not forget the tree frogs looking for lunch and love. I'm...

Gaffes, Blunders, Oops!

Ever have an awkward professional moment? MIstakes which make you cringe? That time I pocket-dialed an important client in Amsterdam at 2:00 am his time. He responded with grace. I'm careful about my phone and other technology and consider myself adept in those areas....

America: Wheat Fields and Cigarettes

Amber waves of grain. In the United States, we have over 63 million acres of wheat planted yearly. That's almost a hundred thousand square miles, or roughly 3% of the continental United States. And attached to this acreage are farmhouses filled with people working...