This opening video is the bedrock of how I started my Speaking business based on the use of my original poetry. During the contest I shared a portion of it. If you’d like to enjoy the entire poem click on over to my Books page and request an eSample of,

“I FOUND OUT I’M DYING”

I am an Uncle who works with Military Service & Family Members who want to become better Listeners, so they can become better Citizens, Employees, Parents and Siblings.

 

Success is about confidence and listening; How people feel about themselves affects their ability to listen; Life is about going from one puzzle to another… you are either a small, medium or large piece of every puzzle in your family, social or business relationships. Yet, no matter what size you see yourself as, you are an important piece of every puzzle in LIFE… and without you any puzzle is labeled incomplete! I call it The Top Line…

In-person or virtually

As an Uncle I understand the need to upgrade my skills and awareness so I can better serve the world my Nephews & Nieces are in the process of inheriting. Currently working with Military Service & Family Members and supporting Federal Agencies I use just the right touch of Humor, Corporate and Life Experience, through my Entertaining, Inspirational, Empowering, Insightful & Original (yepp, E.I.E.I.O.) keynotes, workshops and retention products.

When I started on my contract with the Military in 2011, I was intimidated with the prospect of dealing with our Heroes. It didn’t take long for me to realize I was not summoned to help them become better Airmen, Marines, Sailors or Soldiers… but to become better Citizens, Employees, Parents and Siblings.

Because my facilitation included Anger Management, Attitude, Change, Communication, Stress, Suicide, Resilience and Reintegration Skills I did become a CHP (Certified Humor Professional) and SME (Stress Mastery Educator) to meet that Calling. Thus I love inspiring audiences to focus on The Top Line (How I feel affects other people!) because we certainly know that how other people feel affects you and your business.

In 1994 I started my speaking business wanting to be the Muhammad Ali of Professional Speaking. What I found out is that Ali was the Sporty King of Boxing. And I ask, “Who’s the YOU of What Industry?” As you listen, my message will help you enjoy making that connection.

An expert on personal responsibility, the impact of words on our lives, and turning negatives into positives, I am the author of 8 books of inspirational poetry and positive affirmations including ‘STUFF Happens.’ Thanks to STUFF (Situations That Unleash our Focus & Faith) as well as a:

* Proud Uncle of 30+ nephews & nieces (don’t be impressed, I didn’t put in the work)

* Professional Member of  NSA/Carolinas (National Speakers Association of the Carolinas)

* Cadre Speaker, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program… a DoD initiative working with Service & Family Members going through the Deployment Cycle

* CSME (Certified Stress Mastery Educator) and Member of AIS (American Institute of Stress)

* Wall Street Journal veteran, starting as a messenger in 1975 (got tired of walking so flowed through 6 more positions and 7 titles before) retiring as Midwest Region Classified Advertising Manager in 1993

* 1996 Toastmasters International Hall of Fame inductee, having finished as one of the Top 9 Speakers in the World Championship of Public Speaking

* 2011 North Carolina Division C Highest Honors

* 2018 NC District 37 Second Highest Honors… yet when people lamented about his not coming in First, he reminded them that you still have to win Second Place, take Third, finish Fourth, find Fifth… you still have to see yourself as a winner, enjoy your success and believe in the Top Line…

My in-person or virtual programs interactively give audience members the chance to be empowered,  inspired and educated through my collection of over a quarter century of original poetry,  as I share experiences from my personal and corporate life. Each session will help to renew the spirit that truly impacts leadership qualities… giving members something to apply and pass on….

 As we find out more about ourselves, we become better equipped to help others.

Are you called to be a speaker? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Are you called to help others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then God will be given glory in everything through Jesus Christ. ~ 1 Peter 4:11