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Why Coming to America at 20 With $500 Seemed Like a Good Idea

Why Coming to America at 20 With $500 Seemed Like a Good Idea

by | Jan 25, 2026 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

January 18 is my personal anniversary. It is the day I arrived in the United States. When people ask, “Why did you come to America at age 20 with no job, no contacts, and $500?” my honest answer is, “It seemed like a good idea at the time.” And it did. At that point...
Your First Step is to Think

Your First Step is to Think

by | Jan 11, 2026 | Blog, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Leadership & Team Building, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills

It is never too early to begin thinking about a speech. Before they meet me, many of my corporate clients believe “preparation” starts the week before the presentation. Some believe it starts the night before. Too many believe it starts when they open PowerPoint. That...
Do You Know How Long Before True Performers Earn their Success?

Do You Know How Long Before True Performers Earn their Success?

by | Dec 28, 2025 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Career Success, Communication and Marketing, Effective Business Communication Skills, Motivation, Professional Career Development

One December evening, with some of my closest friends, Joe Veneto, Marilyn Sherman, and Ford Saeks, I watched Frankie Moreno at his Christmas show at Myron’s Cabaret Jazz. As seasoned professional speakers, we were not simply entertained. We were reminded of something...
Want to Know Why Your Weak Words Are Taking Away Your Power?

Want to Know Why Your Weak Words Are Taking Away Your Power?

by | Nov 2, 2025 | Blog, Business Sales Presentations, Effective Business Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Professional Career Development, Professional Speaking, Public Speaking Skills, Speech Coach

My speech coaching clients frequently hear me say, “Are you going to do it, or kind of do it? Remember, you do not ‘kind of’ or ‘sort of’ do anything.” Even seasoned executives who should know better use these weak words and phrases. Often,...