Journal Your Way to Joy
Twenty-five years and fifty pounds ago, I made a daily decision to journal my thoughts and feelings. After years of stuffing and avoiding my truth, it was a commitment that forced me to stop going...
View ArticleWill you Reject Me Already?
"You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you." ~Walt Disney Among the most vivid memories stored in my brain’s...
View ArticleFastest Way to Alienate a Customer EVER!
Seriously. You won't believe what he said. I call it the Worst Customer Service Comment in the History of the World. I thought my brain was going to come flying out of my eye sockets. Oh, now there's...
View ArticleAre You Getting in Your Own Way?
“Your greatest attribute, that which allows you to accomplish most in life and the most treasured aspect of your being will often be the source of your greatest suffering.” ~ Chris Matakas, #Human:...
View ArticleMy Time In The Joint
Funny Motivational Speaker Spends Time Behind Bars Yes. I'm hardened now. Tough. Street smart. Nobody messes with me because last week I spent a day behind bars. Want the full story? Here's the link:...
View ArticleHow to Find Possibilities Right In Your Own Home
In her acceptance speech, 2015 Tony Award winner, Lisa Kron, told us about a dream she had. And when I heard what she said every bell in my motivational speaker head started clanging and my...
View ArticleHappy! Happy! Happy!
His name is Lyman Graham and he is a Food Services Director in New Mexico. He is in charge of making certain that the kids in New Mexico schools get healthy, wholesome, tasty, nourishing food every...
View ArticleSimple Words to Use…for When There Are No Words
A good friend has just gotten the news no one wants to hear: her test results show cancer. She tells you her diagnosis over the phone, and instantly you’re hit with all kinds of emotions – concern,...
View ArticleMotivational Speaker And Actor On How to Sound Spontaneous
Yes, I am a motivational speaker now, but for over twenty-five years I was a professional card-carrying actor in film, television and on stages throughout the U.S. As an actor, it was my job to make my...
View ArticleJoin Us At The Virtual Laugh Bar
So excited to announce our new "baby" – an online comedy show – starring the proud parents: Kelly Swanson and Laurie Guest To Watch the Show LIVE go to: https://blab.im/motivationspkr Pilot Episode:
View ArticleWhen A Competitor Copies Your Stuff
Wait! Somebody else said that first! Oh yeah! ME! Imitation is the highest form of flattery. Unless you're a speaker. Imagine my surprise when I opened up an article to see my content written by...
View ArticleThe Key To Making More Money As A Motivational Speaker
Know Who Your Customer Is And What They REALLY Want The business of motivational speakers is crowded, competitive, and not easy to find the gigs, or get them when you do. While being a good speaker is...
View ArticleWhy It Pays To Sometimes Say YES
When opportunity hides in unlikely places Why would you do that for free? You're a professional. Free jobs just get more free jobs. If it doesn't make you money don't do it. If you don't charge they...
View ArticleWhy Dumb Ideas Are Often Smart
Ever feel like you're in a fish bowl and your mistakes are seen by everybody? Feeling low because an idea you had didn't work? Scared to try a new idea because you think it might be dumb? Read this...
View ArticleRunning Low On Joy? 3 Tips To Fill Back Up
Stressed? Burned Out? Running On Empty? We've all been there. It's human to run out of steam. Anger, bitterness, jealousy, anxiety, sadness – they're all emotions given to us for a reason. Honor them,...
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