Over the years, I’ve delivered hundreds of keynotes, talks, workshops, and informal presentations. The following sessions can be tailored to fit a time range of one hour to a full day. They’re perfect for job fairs, small-business conferences, Chamber of Commerce gatherings, special events organized by development agencies and commerce departments, and so on. Call me at 614-488-9721 (Columbus, Ohio), or use the contact form (scroll down) below.
The Inner Game of Building a Business
If you want a winning business, you have to succeed at the outer game (the stuff you can see) and the inner game (what goes on in your head). This session is all about the latter. You get tips and techniques for staying focused, developing good habits, trusting your judgment, editing your self-talk, building your self-confidence, and more.
If Einstein Ran Your Company: Smart Advice for Tough Times
When it comes to starting and growing our businesses, we can all work smarter — with a little guidance from the good professor. His life is filled with important lessons: “Make things as simple as possible but not simpler.” “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.” “Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.” This engaging session brings Einstein’s wisdom to life and guides people in putting it to work.
Building Your Style Portfolio: Essential Steps for Business Owners
Each of us has a certain way of looking at the world and approaching our daily challenges. Some people exert their analytical minds — others rely on their intuition. Some people prefer to work alone — others seek community. Some people balk at risk — others race forward. Successful entrepreneurs know their default style. They use their strengths while working to shore up their potential liabilities. The key is to build a portfolio of style attributes that can be put to work as different situations require.
Business Success in a Stalled Economy: Ideas, Tools & You 
Even in these trying times, there are ways to succeed — whether you’re starting a business or trying to keep your existing business on track. The trick is to get smarter about what’s going on, to find opportunity where everyone else sees adversity, to recognize the need to do new things (and to do old things in new ways), and to take positive action sooner rather than later.
To contact me, call 614-488-9721 (Columbus, Ohio), or use this form:
