Thank you for your interest in my work. I began speaking in public in the 1990’s, giving over 200 presentations at universities, colleges and conferences throughout England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. As a former travel writer, and as a PR consultant for over 25 years in the UK and US, I appreciate the needs (and time zones) of print, TV and radio reporters working on deadline.
SPEAKING REQUESTS
As I have a sporty, school-age family, I like to make travel plans well in advance. If you would like me to speak at a meeting or conference, let’s discuss your organization’s unique challenges so that I can focus on specific solutions to present. A bio and speaker one-sheet are available upon request. I fly out of Birmingham, Alabama.
MEDIA REQUESTS
I would be delighted to talk to you about any topic about which I have expertise and anecdotes to share. Here are some of my favorites:
- Get a life! Why graduates a life plan to turn their dreams into reality.
- 7 life-work balance tips for entrepreneurs growing a business and a family.
- The power of a positive attitude (and why everyone needs a JOY list)
- How to Keep Calm and Grow On (lessons in resilience learned from working on a farm and surviving an EF4 tornado).
To ensure that I meet your needs, I always appreciate a list of questions before an interview. It is always my goal to be well prepared, on target and to provide maximum value and entertainment. My speaking voice is most definitely the Queen’s English.
SOCIAL MEDIA
To be brutally honest, as a PR pro who is also a solopreneur, I value social media but find it hard to keep pace with it all. To simplify my life so I can find balance, I do not post to Twitter, but I do inhabit Facebook. Please feel free to re-post my articles or photographs (with proper credit), and share links as appropriate.