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Billy Crystal’s 860: A Masterclass in Storytelling That Had Me Laughing Through Tears

Billy Crystal’s 860: A Masterclass in Storytelling That Had Me Laughing Through Tears

by | Oct 26, 2026 | Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Hollywood, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach, Speech coaching, Storytelling

Our subtitle is: What professional speakers and business leaders can learn from a master storyteller When I travel to speak, I like to extend my visit to enjoy the theatre whenever possible. As an executive speech coach and presentation skills expert, I consider...
Ready to Turn Your Expertise into a High-Paying Speaking Side Career?

Ready to Turn Your Expertise into a High-Paying Speaking Side Career?

by | Oct 22, 2026 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Speech Coach, Storytelling

If you want to build an empire around your message, join me for “Speak and Get Paid: How Five Bestselling Authors Built Their Empires.” Inspired by Inside the Actors Studio, this masterclass brings together five world-class experts to reveal how to monetize your voice...
 From Broadway Shows to Progressive Rock. What a Week!

 From Broadway Shows to Progressive Rock. What a Week!

by | Oct 18, 2026 | Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching, Storytelling

I enjoyed five Broadway shows in New York. Four days later, I traded Broadway for progressive rock in Arizona. What do these experiences have in common? Extraordinary talent, masterful performances, and the ability to create unforgettable experiences for an audience....
The Presentation Is Bigger Than the Speech

The Presentation Is Bigger Than the Speech

by | Sep 21, 2026 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Human Resources & Recruitment, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech coaching, Storytelling

You don’t have to be the star to help make the show a success. Recently, my friend and colleague Tracy Spears, CSP, spoke at the Keurig Dr Pepper Territory Leaders Conference. I was there to hear Tracy’s presentation and support her. That is one of the pleasures of...
What James Lipton Can Teach Professional Speakers

What James Lipton Can Teach Professional Speakers

by | Sep 14, 2026 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

I have been given a fascinating assignment. Henry DeVries invited me to moderate a UCLA masterclass, Speak and Get Paid, interviewing five legends whose expertise spans voice, comedy, business, storytelling, speaking, writing, and publishing. They are: Arthur Samuel...