I am a speaker – someone passionate about clarity and action. I’m also a storyteller, a narrator who has learned much of what I know from Appalachian ancestors, vaudeville performers, and game show hosts.

When you sign me on as a speaker, you get an authentic presence—someone who is ready to share and exchange experiences. I bring this focused cacophony into my keynotes, interactive lectures, and presentation pieces.

Keynotes

As a keynote speaker, I engage and energize participants. You would expect that from any speaker, but I offer a bit more.

I know what it’s like to get lost in information, and to be bored by keynotes. So I fashion presentations to bring value to audience members and event sponsors.

My work is based on enrolling others in “possibility thinking.” My topics (such as “Never Consider Yourself a Failure, You Can Always Serve as a Bad Example”) come from a real interest in listening, directing, guiding, nurturing, and supporting, rather than a “let me preach at you” perspective.

Interactive Lectures

If you’ve attended one of my interactive presentations, you have probably moved around in your seat, talked out loud, mingled with others, made a bit of noise, and learned a lot. I incorporate visual humor, movement, story, and shtick. It’s fun that you will value.

Presentation Pieces

As I explored lifework and began working for myself, I discovered I had a story to tell, and I learned how narrative propels ideas. With the belief that I could use my own story to help others envision information challenges, I embarked on a five-year sojourn to help the story emerge.