A teenage art prodigy propelled onto the international media stage needed help unveiling a national peace monument to John Lennon, which held natural international acclaim.
A newly appointed CEO of an international financial firm had a lot to prove to his board and his company. His youth had overshadowed his intellect and his leadership abilities.
Corporate presentations are often filled with overwhelming amounts of content because in order for many to prove they've done their due diligence, they believe more is more.
You might expect that the CFO and Vice Chairman of a successful Fortune 500 company to naturally speak with memorable impact, but it’s rarely the case.
The president of a national industry organization needed to prepare for a speaking tour at high-profile industry events.
CLIENT: American Hotel Register Company
CLIENT: Bausch & Lomb
CLIENT: Cleveland Clinic
CLIENT: Vistage International
CLIENT: Wyndham Vacation Ownership
In a week that's featured the return of Adele's powerfully emotional voice, the silencing of Whitney Houston's soaring vocals, and the imminent finale of Glen Campbell's crooning to Alzheimer's disease, I feel compelled to share this this truth: Use your voice. It's the center of your influence. Ever lost your voice? I've been silenced by a case of full blown laryngitis this week and am under doctor's orders to stay completely silent for 48 hours. No talking. No whispering. Not so much as a gentle throat clearing. You'd be surprised at how much you learn about your ability to influence when you're suddenly silent – and what others imply by your stillness.
The All American linebacker with the crazy face paint – that's how Mark Herzlich was defined during his stellar football career at Boston College. Then came cancer. Doctors hoped to redefine the 2008 Atlantic Coast Conference Defensive Player of the Year as Mark Herzlich, cancer survivor. Finished with football, yet alive and well. But Mark disagreed. He had a goal. Always ambitious, he was still determined to become Mark Herzlich, NFL linebacker.