to give us business, to get us on their agenda. It is up to us to do the heavy lifting. I choose to use many avenues to get my message out:  this newsletter, writing monthly for Affluent magazine, quoted as an expert on various leadership and communication topics, the Happy Hour Club, hosting a live TV show, being a professional speaker. This client suggested that  I share what I do and how what I do improves individual and company performance.
 
 
a.   I think therefore I Coach
The philosopher Descartes said, I think therefore I am. I would twist it to say,  I think therefore I coach, about anything that has to do with communication. You can't lead if you can't communicate, and if you can't communicate, you can't lead. Period. I help people move an agenda forward in one-to-one situations, small group, informal and formal. If you need more presence or to perfect a  presentation, a stellar resume or to rise up above competitors, coaching works faster than anything else to improve performance.
 
 
b.  I think therefore I Speak
Whether the audience is your company, local or national association, I challenge the audience think differently. I don't believe in motivational speakers. I do believe in giving audience members speicifc, practical steps they can take to identify and develop their value.  It's rarely about being a good accountant or attorney, it is about your ability to discuss how your being a good accountant adds value to your prospects and clients.
 
c.  I think therefore I Strategize
Sometimes you need to get feedback from an outside perspective. The people in your organization often "drink the same kool-aid", have the same perspective. There is a great value in strategizing with someone who has the same perspective as your clients or prospects NOT your same perspective. Where do you find someone to think with, someone you can trust?