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FAQs

Who Would Use A "Back Pocket" Keynote Consultation?

  • Novice or seasoned speakers, individuals preparing for keynotes, panel discussions, TED talks, Masters of Ceremonies roles, and other featured speaking roles.

  • ​Sales persons or sales teams who need to improve their communication and presentations skills for pitches and product demonstrations.

  • C-suite executives and team leaders who desire a more engaging and effective speaking skillset.

  • Educators who desire a more poignant classroom experience for their students.

  • Social media agencies who want to master the art of storytelling outside the digital realm.

How Should You Prepare For a "Back Pocket" Consultation?

  • ​Send me your speaking materials and resume in digital format 24 hours prior to the first meeting.

  • Bring any complementary notes or resources pertinent to your speech/story.

  • If applicable, bring a list of speaking engagements you already have coming up on your calendar.

  • Have with you a way to take notes.

  • If event is in person, please arrive 15 mins prior to the first meeting to account for driving complications. If virtual, please take 15 mins prior to the session to troubleshoot for connection and technology issues. 

  • Bring an open mind, and willingness to learn.

Who Would Use A Branding Consultation?
​Companies that need a fresh and creative perspective on their marketing materials, website pages, and branded materials.
 
Individuals that need a clearer personal brand and story that aligns with their passions and expertise.

How Should You Prepare For A Branding Consultation?

  • ​Send me your company marketing materials (website link, social media platforms, digital mock ups, presentation pitch decks, etc) in digital format 24 hours prior to the first meeting.

  • Bring any complementary notes or resources pertinent to your brand's story.

  • If applicable, bring a previous branding material versions for a sense of your history.

  • Have with you a way to take notes.

  • If event is in person, please arrive 15 mins prior to the first meeting to account for driving complications. If virtual, please take 15 mins prior to the session to troubleshoot for connection and technology issues. 

  • Bring an open mind and willingness to learn.

What Happens At The First Meeting?
At the first meeting, we'll take the first few minutes to get to know each other, review your goals speaking or rebranding goals and develop a plan to meet them.

​If you have materials ready to go, we'll start our deep dive consultation.  You'll present what you have, I'll take notes, and when you've concluded we'll discuss the sections of your materials that adhere to effective storytelling and audience engagement principles, and focus on the areas that could use improvement.  Throughout, I'll provide you clear examples of and practical tools for how to improve. 
 
If you don't have any presentation or marketing materials for review, we'll start brainstorming topics and themes of interest, and begin to "Build The Sandwich" for one of these ideas with your target audience in mind.  We'll outline a clear and enticing introduction, identify your compelling content points, and determine the best  conclusion that leaves your audience wanting more.

After this first meeting, if you feel you have received everything you need to move forward, there is no obligation or pressure to continue working together.  Should you wish to continue building upon the work we have done together, then we'll proceed with next sessions.

What Happens After The First Meeting?
Meetings go 60 minutes, where I'll create a strategy to address each aspect of your speaking or branding needs. 
 
Each presentation consultation, or speaking coaching, session is sequential, building on the last until the perfect presentation is crafted and/or speaking skills are acquired: this process is what I refer to as "Building The Sandwich."  These sessions can be done in person or virtually by Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet Up, or similar means. 

In regards to branding projects, after our deep consultation dive I will start the rebranding work and execute a final project based on your needs (a minimum of 48 hours is typical turnaround time).

What Is The Cost?
Please visit the RATES page to learn more.

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