Speaking

As an international speaker, I help people grow their business or cause by powerfully engaging with others. Whether I am speaking to teachers, bankers, CEOs, students, doctors, designers, or performers, my workshops are interactive, experiential, action-oriented, and fun.
Below are descriptions of this year’s programs. If you’re interested in a topic not listed here, let’s talk.
To get an idea of my style, check out What Clients Say. If you are interested in having me come and speak give a call at 503-493-9497 or send me an email.
Crafting Powerful Stories that Engage & Inspire
Craft, tell and write your stories in a powerfully effective way.
The ever-changing social media landscape provides a vast array of ways to connect with impact and inspire with heart. Come ready to tap into your most potent stories in order to make an impression that inspires and motivates. Learn simple, effective ways to create powerfully memorable and meaningful stories — regardless of the medium.
Speak with Impact. Connect with Heart.
Create workshops and presentations that get results.
Do you want to boost your comfort, ease and effectiveness when you speak in public? Whether you are speaking to a group, writing a newsletter, or using social media, it’s paramount that your messages do three things: inspire, empower and motivate. Come ready to learn a simple, effective approach to tap into your organization’s most potent purpose, and create messages that are memorable, meaningful and effective — and engage others in joining your cause. In this interactive and action-focused workshop, you’ll gain essential tools to communicate the passion and power of your work in a way that is enriching and productive — your style, your way.
The Art & Zen of Asking for & Getting All the Business You Want
Do you want to gain more comfort and skill asking for the business you really want?
Whether you are launching a new business or growing an existing business, this presentation will show you how to leave the “marketing mill” behind and adopt a fresh approach to attract the right kind of clients, strategic partners, and business opportunities.
During this interactive, action focused workshop, we’ll get down to business and give you tools to use right away. Come ready to:
- Discover the real “secrets” of getting more of the business you love.
- Learn how to identify great clients and referral partners.
- Find out how to get past polite discourse and connect with greater impact.
- Build a flourishing business by asking for the right business
Embodied, Inspired Leadership for Changing Times
em·bod·y/em’bäde/: give tangible or visible form to (an idea or feeling)
in·spi·re/inˈspī(ə)r/: stimulate to action; to effect change
In today’s rapidly changing times, leaders are seeking new ways to navigate the demanding challenges of changing agendas, building partnerships, and leading projects to success. During this highly interactive workshop, you’ll learn how to use the five “languages” of powerful connection to increase your effectiveness and to inspire others.

