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On August 29, 2012 The Houston Chronical reprinted a Chicago Tribune article on shyness in people who are single and breaking the bashful barrier. The article states that behind shyness is extreme self-consciousness. Shy people constantly worry that others are judging them, and they blame themselves for negative outcomes, so they choose to not [.]. MORE
Research at the University of Houston and the University of Greenwich in London, reports Bloomberg Business Week, confirms that conventional wisdom. Being ourselves at work, despite all the stuff Oprah told us about sharing, is poison. Anybody in the labor market over the age of 16 probably knew that. The place to display our true self is with those who are significant to us in our personal life. MORE
Of course, the undocumented in the Houston Metro area are frightened. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has assured them that he has their backs. On Friday, Texas Law SB4 is scheduled to go into effect. Essentially it's all about Show Me Your Papers. There is every reason to assume that the flood conditions will worsen and they might need to be rescued or have other times of emergency services. MORE
Through that it is piloting new ways to deliver its groceries in locations such as Houston, Texas. Can Kroger become the brand in the grocery sector? That's what it's aiming for. It hired DDB advertising firm to knock it out of its comfort zone. The objective is to become the omnichannel brand consumers want in the store, online, in the pick-up lane, and during shipment. Here's more from Fortune. One way Kroger is trying to reimagine itself is through technology. MORE
Especially soul-wrenching was the story in establishment media about the boy who had to give up his cat, Snowball, to board the bus out of New Orleans to Houston. Katrina was more than a media event. It provided the platform for early adopters in social media to leverage our new power. Toby Bloomberg, Paul Chaney, and I were among those who joined links to bring to the world's attention what needed to be done. MORE
For instance, Dropbox’s foundation story is about founder Drew Houston ’s bus trip from Boston to New York. On the bus, Houston realized he forgot his USB memory stick. Right then and there, Houston decided to create a company that would make accessing and transporting data as easy and convenient as possible. So many of the articles about storytelling in marketing today focus on brand storytelling. MORE
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9 – The Houston Chronicle 425,138 583,364. I found this post from Brian Solis very interesting – a list of the top media outlets, by circulation, as well as the 25 most popular blogs in America, as compiled by BurrellesLuce. . Marshall McLuhan is famous for stating “the medium is the message&# and with the introduction of a newer medium (online, web) there is constant debate as to its effect on older mediums (print, broadcast). MORE
As lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino reports at Abovethelaw.com , SCOTUS denied certiorari to the case concerning Houston police officer Chris Thompson and Richard Salazar-Limon. Even straight-arrow cop television shows such as "Blue Bloods" deal with alleged cases of police brutality. Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court did not. MORE
It's 2015, and a first has just occurred: Olympic softball medalist and sports announcer Jessica Mendoza called a nationally televised Major League Baseball (MLB) playoff game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros. Calling a game in baseball, particularly in the majors, requires a variety of speaking skills. Not the least of them is a deep knowledge of the game and an understanding of a wide range of situations and tactics that may arise without notice. MORE
In "John Wick 4," the casting people can pass on having Angelica Houston back. The business folks behind the John Wick film franchise will probably release the 4th installment during the lazy crazy days of summer. The series, based on the scripting of "John Wick 3," is getting more jam-packed with impossible action-scene survival antics and less any real narrative. Audiences will put up with that in summer. MORE
I am a presentation and speaking coach in Houston. I just read an article on Forbes called “Why Public Speaking Scares and and How to Overcome your Fear” by Susan Adams. This is one of the best articles on fear of speaking I have seen in a long time! I have specialized in transforming [.]. MORE
They are being represented by Anthony Buzbee and Peter Taaffe of Buzbee Law firm, which is Houston-based. Forever, the business and legal media have been reporting on the need to reform traditional billing practices in the legal sector. After all, the Golden Age of Law Firms, which ended with the global financial crash of 2008, is long past. MORE
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Here are a couple of quotes: "Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston are relatively minor offenders, but singers like Aguilera -- who admittedly possesses a great instrument -- just don't seem to know when to stop, turning each song into an Olympic sport as they drain it of its implicit soul, as if running through the entire scale on every single word was somehow a token of sincerity." "The MORE
What's immediately obvious: Angelica Houston looks older than her 67 years. Born into fame as daughter of genius director John Houston , Angelica had every advantage in the film industry. That kind of observation isn't age-shaming. It's fair game when the focus is on a celebrity. She reached the top by winning an Oscar. Then, unlike some others in entertainment, she was unable to maintain relevance. MORE
Today, Sunday, March 23, 2014, The Houston Chronicle Jobs Section is printing an article entitled “Public Speaking an Important Career Tool.” ” This article written by Emilia Benton, a copy editor from the Special Publications of Houston Chronicle Media Group, features some of my ideas about the value of public speaking skills for career development. MORE
The latest odd-ball story of those "held against their will" concerns four men in Houston, Texas. THE GUARDIAN reports that they contend that they were lured into alleged captivity 10 years ago with offers of beer and cigarettes. The media are still following up on the women "held against their will" in Cleveland, Ohio. Too many of us ghostwriters and speechwriters find ourselves in the same sort of pickle. Only it's self-created. MORE
As for technology, we know from "We have a problem, Houston," the situation mandates leveraging the right resources. The high-profile crash of the Virgin Galactic spacecraft has some assuming space tourism is on-hold. Maybe not. Both the technological and the perception-of-risk problems can be fixed. As for risk, the lawyers can guide businesses in space tourism how to position and package it. After all, mountain-climbers and skiiers die all the time. MORE
One of the books I''m including on that list is Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by University of Houston research professor Brené Brown. Currently I''m compiling a list of my "Top-10 books for 2014." I am a huge Brené Brown fan. I first wrote about her here back in 2011. Her first TEDx Talk ( featured on the TED website ) has nearly 13 million views now—and she''s been on Ophra! MORE
" Also, in the courtroom of bankruptcy judge in Houston David R. Brand McKinsey took another hit. This time it was delivered via the influential The Wall Street Journal about its alleged lack of transparency in managing bankruptcy assignments. Earlier, The New York Times published a major feature about McKinsey's work which bolstered authoritarian entities. The Wall Street Journal reports: "McKinsey & Co.'s MORE
Law enforcement has not officially identified the lawyer who was the alleged shooter at the Houston Mall and killed by police. But the media, such as LawNewz , had connected the dots. For example, his vehicle which contained a supply of firearms is registered to Nathan DeSai. So far, not much is known about him that would have provided insight about why he allegedly engaged in such violence. He had been part of a law firm with Ken McDaniel. MORE
I was flying to Houston recently and sat next to a woman who was working on…you guessed it… her PowerPoint presentation. We started up a conversation, and before she knew what I did for a living, she confessed that she really couldn’t take the time to chat because she was giving a presentation the next morning and she wasn’t ready. She sat there frantic and breathing hard and I could see her anxiety mounting. That’s when I told her that I was a presentation skills coach. MORE
"Jessica Crutcher, a litigation partner in Mayer Brown's Houston office, has chosen to publicly identify herself as the Big Law partner who sued Bennan's of Houston for $20 million, alleging she was raped by a bartender [Sean Kerrigan] formerly employed there." MORE
It decided to rebrand itself to Houston College of Law. Yet, four miles away is the University of Houston Law Center. Rebranding is the meme of our times. Organizations such as South Texas College of Law and even individuals (personal branding) are finding they can attempt to get the fresh edge they need by modifying or even blowing up the traditional brand. But more and more are learning; Not so fast. MORE
Today, that big voice Whitney Houston is laid to rest in Newark, New Jersey. Why can some of us come out of those mean streets of Northern New Jersey and make it through and some assume they need help from drugs to just hold on? careers Current Affairs Music MORE
Houston, Texas is truly a melting pot for professionals especially in [.]. Sandra Zimmer’s Google+ People from all over the world come to the US because of the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy in our country. Freedom of speech is among our most cherished and valuable rights which draw ambitious and educated people to our nation. Accent Modification Accent Reduction Communication Accent reduction Confidence Fear of Public Speaking Freedom of Speech MORE
Also, those being transported by bus from New Orleans to Houston couldn't bring their animals. During Katrina, part of the tragedy was that many struggling to survive had to leave their animals. At the time, the shelters didn't allow pets. But, we lobbied and the FEMA policies changed.). There was the heartbreaking story of the young boy who cried so hard he threw up. They mandated his cat Snowball couldn't accompany him. MORE
So the Houston-based apartment landlord took drastic measures. What could stop the momentum of ecommerce? Answer: Landlords. In The Wall Street Journal , Laura Kusisto reports: "Camden Property Trust was being buried under a mountain of packages. It stopped accepting parcels at all its 169 properties nationwide." MORE
Then we do have a problem, Houston. Some people say “like” and “you know,” so often that you want to strangle them. Others say “um” often and enthusiastically. Some people swallow nervously and spasmodically. Some people let their voice swing up in pitch at the end of every sentence as if they were always asking questions. For some, it’s happy feet – wandering around the stage as if they really loved walking and couldn’t wait to get off the platform. MORE
University of Houston social work researcher Brene Brown looks at "messy" topics in human relationships, like vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame. In this TEDxHouston talk, she begins by sharing a public-speaking experience in which the organizer didn't want to call her a researcher because no one would come hear her talk. You won't feel the same way once you've watched this talk. MORE
They, for example, can transfer funds to their relative in Houston, Texas, without the oversight or infrastructure of any financial institution. Many who understand the implications of technology already have gotten it: Blockchain can eliminate the need for lawyers in routine transactions. Recently TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington used blockchain to close on a real estate purchase in the Ukraine. The blockchain software creates smart contracts. MORE
The high-profile example is the fallout from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's tweet related to China. On the one hand, the Business Roundtable put out there that the purpose of the corporation was not simply creating value for investors. Business leaders had to also factor in the interests of other kinds of shareholders, ranging from communities to the future of planet earth. MORE
Whitney Houston is dead at age 48. At the Sunday 12-step meetings there will be much soul-searching about why we are there at a meeting and Houston is beyond that. I heard the news as I was driving home from my usual Saturday night 12-step meeting. At it was a man, age 80, who had been in the rooms for more than 40 years. Why do some die and some manage to surrender to the reality of the disease and live? MORE
This Saturday Whitney Houston will be laid to rest in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey. For this Jersey Girl, the flags in her city will be lowered. May this once suffering soul enjoy her new-found peace, back at home. careers Current Affairs Music Personal Musings Politics MORE
Since 2005, Hal has provided executive speech writing for top executives of Shell Oil, Royal Dutch Shell, CenterPoint Energy, GE Aero Energy, UPS, Sim-Tex LP, cPanel and the Greater Houston Partnership. On Thursday September 17, 2015 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters welcomed Hal Gordon as our guest on a conference call. Hal was a speechwriter for the Reagan White House and later wrote for Gen. Colin Powell. MORE
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One of the most heart-wrenching tragedies during Katrina was that people were not allowed to bring their pets into shelters or on buses to Houston. The media covered how one boy cried so hard when he found out that he couldn't have Snowball accompany him out of New Orleans that he vomited. We who understand the powerful bond between humans and their animal companions advocated the media and our national and state representatives for a change in policy. MORE
I sense the clear reception on the phone as I pitched to prospects in Houston and Los Angeles was the tipping point. Can adding a landline phone be a game-changer in a ghostwriting/speechwriting business? That's my hunch. It's only been 24 hours since I placed a landline in my home office and two new accounts have come my way. All this happened as a happy accident. Yesterday I trudged into the AT&T retail branch on N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, Arizona. MORE
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They are Brooke Shields and Angelica Houston. And, Houston allowed an abusive romantic relationship to continue for much much too long. Have memoirs become more self-serving (therapy, retaliation, anger management) than platforms of insight for readers? That could be. In an era when there were fewer of them, we had less information about everything, and our own lives were less turbulent, it was titillating to read celebrity memoirs. MORE
Lesson 2: If you cannot fix the problem quickly yourself, enlist the assistance of those who can. (“Houston, we have a problem.” The day of the big presentation has arrived. You’ve prepared, you know your material and you’ve arrived at the venue early to get set up. You check the room and everything looks fine. The stage is ready, the sound system works and the lighting is perfect. MORE
Houston Related Topics Speaking Freely
MARCH 22, 2014
Today, Sunday, March 23, 2014, The Houston Chronicle Jobs Section is printing an article entitled “Public Speaking an Important Career Tool.” ” This article written by Emilia Benton, a copy editor from the Special Publications of Houston Chronicle Media Group, features some of my ideas about the value of public speaking skills for career development.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 3, 2019
What's immediately obvious: Angelica Houston looks older than her 67 years. Born into fame as daughter of genius director John Houston , Angelica had every advantage in the film industry. That kind of observation isn't age-shaming. It's fair game when the focus is on a celebrity. She reached the top by winning an Oscar. Then, unlike some others in entertainment, she was unable to maintain relevance.
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 29, 2017
Of course, the undocumented in the Houston Metro area are frightened. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has assured them that he has their backs. On Friday, Texas Law SB4 is scheduled to go into effect. Essentially it's all about Show Me Your Papers. There is every reason to assume that the flood conditions will worsen and they might need to be rescued or have other times of emergency services.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 15, 2012
This Saturday Whitney Houston will be laid to rest in her hometown of Newark, New Jersey. For this Jersey Girl, the flags in her city will be lowered. May this once suffering soul enjoy her new-found peace, back at home. careers Current Affairs Music Personal Musings Politics
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JUNE 1, 2019
In "John Wick 4," the casting people can pass on having Angelica Houston back. The business folks behind the John Wick film franchise will probably release the 4th installment during the lazy crazy days of summer. The series, based on the scripting of "John Wick 3," is getting more jam-packed with impossible action-scene survival antics and less any real narrative. Audiences will put up with that in summer.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Whitney Houston is dead at age 48. At the Sunday 12-step meetings there will be much soul-searching about why we are there at a meeting and Houston is beyond that. I heard the news as I was driving home from my usual Saturday night 12-step meeting. At it was a man, age 80, who had been in the rooms for more than 40 years. Why do some die and some manage to surrender to the reality of the disease and live?
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MARCH 8, 2018
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JANUARY 30, 2018
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MAY 19, 2017
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MAY 5, 2017
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MARCH 14, 2017
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Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 12, 2014
They are Brooke Shields and Angelica Houston. And, Houston allowed an abusive romantic relationship to continue for much much too long. Have memoirs become more self-serving (therapy, retaliation, anger management) than platforms of insight for readers? That could be. In an era when there were fewer of them, we had less information about everything, and our own lives were less turbulent, it was titillating to read celebrity memoirs.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
NOVEMBER 1, 2014
As for technology, we know from "We have a problem, Houston," the situation mandates leveraging the right resources. The high-profile crash of the Virgin Galactic spacecraft has some assuming space tourism is on-hold. Maybe not. Both the technological and the perception-of-risk problems can be fixed. As for risk, the lawyers can guide businesses in space tourism how to position and package it. After all, mountain-climbers and skiiers die all the time.
Speaking Freely
JULY 11, 2014
Houston, Texas is truly a melting pot for professionals especially in [.]. Sandra Zimmer’s Google+ People from all over the world come to the US because of the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy in our country. Freedom of speech is among our most cherished and valuable rights which draw ambitious and educated people to our nation. Accent Modification Accent Reduction Communication Accent reduction Confidence Fear of Public Speaking Freedom of Speech
Speaking Freely
MARCH 12, 2012
I am a presentation and speaking coach in Houston. I just read an article on Forbes called “Why Public Speaking Scares and and How to Overcome your Fear” by Susan Adams. This is one of the best articles on fear of speaking I have seen in a long time! I have specialized in transforming [.].
Speaking Freely
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
On August 29, 2012 The Houston Chronical reprinted a Chicago Tribune article on shyness in people who are single and breaking the bashful barrier. The article states that behind shyness is extreme self-consciousness. Shy people constantly worry that others are judging them, and they blame themselves for negative outcomes, so they choose to not [.].
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 17, 2016
It decided to rebrand itself to Houston College of Law. Yet, four miles away is the University of Houston Law Center. Rebranding is the meme of our times. Organizations such as South Texas College of Law and even individuals (personal branding) are finding they can attempt to get the fresh edge they need by modifying or even blowing up the traditional brand. But more and more are learning; Not so fast.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
MAY 9, 2019
"Jessica Crutcher, a litigation partner in Mayer Brown's Houston office, has chosen to publicly identify herself as the Big Law partner who sued Bennan's of Houston for $20 million, alleging she was raped by a bartender [Sean Kerrigan] formerly employed there."
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
DECEMBER 20, 2018
" Also, in the courtroom of bankruptcy judge in Houston David R. Brand McKinsey took another hit. This time it was delivered via the influential The Wall Street Journal about its alleged lack of transparency in managing bankruptcy assignments. Earlier, The New York Times published a major feature about McKinsey's work which bolstered authoritarian entities. The Wall Street Journal reports: "McKinsey & Co.'s
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 14, 2019
The high-profile example is the fallout from Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey's tweet related to China. On the one hand, the Business Roundtable put out there that the purpose of the corporation was not simply creating value for investors. Business leaders had to also factor in the interests of other kinds of shareholders, ranging from communities to the future of planet earth.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 2, 2019
Through that it is piloting new ways to deliver its groceries in locations such as Houston, Texas. Can Kroger become the brand in the grocery sector? That's what it's aiming for. It hired DDB advertising firm to knock it out of its comfort zone. The objective is to become the omnichannel brand consumers want in the store, online, in the pick-up lane, and during shipment. Here's more from Fortune. One way Kroger is trying to reimagine itself is through technology.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 27, 2012
One of the most heart-wrenching tragedies during Katrina was that people were not allowed to bring their pets into shelters or on buses to Houston. The media covered how one boy cried so hard when he found out that he couldn't have Snowball accompany him out of New Orleans that he vomited. We who understand the powerful bond between humans and their animal companions advocated the media and our national and state representatives for a change in policy.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 27, 2017
Also, those being transported by bus from New Orleans to Houston couldn't bring their animals. During Katrina, part of the tragedy was that many struggling to survive had to leave their animals. At the time, the shelters didn't allow pets. But, we lobbied and the FEMA policies changed.). There was the heartbreaking story of the young boy who cried so hard he threw up. They mandated his cat Snowball couldn't accompany him.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 20, 2015
So the Houston-based apartment landlord took drastic measures. What could stop the momentum of ecommerce? Answer: Landlords. In The Wall Street Journal , Laura Kusisto reports: "Camden Property Trust was being buried under a mountain of packages. It stopped accepting parcels at all its 169 properties nationwide."
Manner of Speaking
SEPTEMBER 24, 2012
Lesson 2: If you cannot fix the problem quickly yourself, enlist the assistance of those who can. (“Houston, we have a problem.” The day of the big presentation has arrived. You’ve prepared, you know your material and you’ve arrived at the venue early to get set up. You check the room and everything looks fine. The stage is ready, the sound system works and the lighting is perfect.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
AUGUST 28, 2015
Especially soul-wrenching was the story in establishment media about the boy who had to give up his cat, Snowball, to board the bus out of New Orleans to Houston. Katrina was more than a media event. It provided the platform for early adopters in social media to leverage our new power. Toby Bloomberg, Paul Chaney, and I were among those who joined links to bring to the world's attention what needed to be done.
Duarte Blog
MAY 19, 2017
For instance, Dropbox’s foundation story is about founder Drew Houston ’s bus trip from Boston to New York. On the bus, Houston realized he forgot his USB memory stick. Right then and there, Houston decided to create a company that would make accessing and transporting data as easy and convenient as possible. So many of the articles about storytelling in marketing today focus on brand storytelling.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
Law enforcement has not officially identified the lawyer who was the alleged shooter at the Houston Mall and killed by police. But the media, such as LawNewz , had connected the dots. For example, his vehicle which contained a supply of firearms is registered to Nathan DeSai. So far, not much is known about him that would have provided insight about why he allegedly engaged in such violence. He had been part of a law firm with Ken McDaniel.
Presentation Zen
JANUARY 6, 2014
One of the books I''m including on that list is Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by University of Houston research professor Brené Brown. Currently I''m compiling a list of my "Top-10 books for 2014." I am a huge Brené Brown fan. I first wrote about her here back in 2011. Her first TEDx Talk ( featured on the TED website ) has nearly 13 million views now—and she''s been on Ophra!
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 25, 2012
Research at the University of Houston and the University of Greenwich in London, reports Bloomberg Business Week, confirms that conventional wisdom. Being ourselves at work, despite all the stuff Oprah told us about sharing, is poison. Anybody in the labor market over the age of 16 probably knew that. The place to display our true self is with those who are significant to us in our personal life.
Public Speaking Advice and Commentary
JULY 16, 2012
Then we do have a problem, Houston. Some people say “like” and “you know,” so often that you want to strangle them. Others say “um” often and enthusiastically. Some people swallow nervously and spasmodically. Some people let their voice swing up in pitch at the end of every sentence as if they were always asking questions. For some, it’s happy feet – wandering around the stage as if they really loved walking and couldn’t wait to get off the platform.
DeFinis Communications
APRIL 25, 2011
I was flying to Houston recently and sat next to a woman who was working on…you guessed it… her PowerPoint presentation. We started up a conversation, and before she knew what I did for a living, she confessed that she really couldn’t take the time to chat because she was giving a presentation the next morning and she wasn’t ready. She sat there frantic and breathing hard and I could see her anxiety mounting. That’s when I told her that I was a presentation skills coach.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
OCTOBER 9, 2014
I sense the clear reception on the phone as I pitched to prospects in Houston and Los Angeles was the tipping point. Can adding a landline phone be a game-changer in a ghostwriting/speechwriting business? That's my hunch. It's only been 24 hours since I placed a landline in my home office and two new accounts have come my way. All this happened as a happy accident. Yesterday I trudged into the AT&T retail branch on N. Campbell Avenue, Tucson, Arizona.
The Eloquent Woman
MARCH 9, 2011
University of Houston social work researcher Brene Brown looks at "messy" topics in human relationships, like vulnerability, courage, authenticity, and shame. In this TEDxHouston talk, she begins by sharing a public-speaking experience in which the organizer didn't want to call her a researcher because no one would come hear her talk. You won't feel the same way once you've watched this talk.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
SEPTEMBER 29, 2017
They, for example, can transfer funds to their relative in Houston, Texas, without the oversight or infrastructure of any financial institution. Many who understand the implications of technology already have gotten it: Blockchain can eliminate the need for lawyers in routine transactions. Recently TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington used blockchain to close on a real estate purchase in the Ukraine. The blockchain software creates smart contracts.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
APRIL 25, 2017
As lawyer-journalist Kathryn Rubino reports at Abovethelaw.com , SCOTUS denied certiorari to the case concerning Houston police officer Chris Thompson and Richard Salazar-Limon. Even straight-arrow cop television shows such as "Blue Bloods" deal with alleged cases of police brutality. Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court did not.
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
JULY 20, 2013
The latest odd-ball story of those "held against their will" concerns four men in Houston, Texas. THE GUARDIAN reports that they contend that they were lured into alleged captivity 10 years ago with offers of beer and cigarettes. The media are still following up on the women "held against their will" in Cleveland, Ohio. Too many of us ghostwriters and speechwriters find ourselves in the same sort of pickle. Only it's self-created.
Matt Eventoff
JUNE 26, 2009
9 – The Houston Chronicle 425,138 583,364. I found this post from Brian Solis very interesting – a list of the top media outlets, by circulation, as well as the 25 most popular blogs in America, as compiled by BurrellesLuce. . Marshall McLuhan is famous for stating “the medium is the message&# and with the introduction of a newer medium (online, web) there is constant debate as to its effect on older mediums (print, broadcast).
The Eloquent Woman
OCTOBER 16, 2015
It's 2015, and a first has just occurred: Olympic softball medalist and sports announcer Jessica Mendoza called a nationally televised Major League Baseball (MLB) playoff game between the New York Yankees and the Houston Astros. Calling a game in baseball, particularly in the majors, requires a variety of speaking skills. Not the least of them is a deep knowledge of the game and an understanding of a wide range of situations and tactics that may arise without notice.
Speak Schmeak
FEBRUARY 9, 2011
Here are a couple of quotes: "Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston are relatively minor offenders, but singers like Aguilera -- who admittedly possesses a great instrument -- just don't seem to know when to stop, turning each song into an Olympic sport as they drain it of its implicit soul, as if running through the entire scale on every single word was somehow a token of sincerity." "The
Jane Genova: Speechwriter - Ghostwriter
FEBRUARY 15, 2019
They are being represented by Anthony Buzbee and Peter Taaffe of Buzbee Law firm, which is Houston-based. Forever, the business and legal media have been reporting on the need to reform traditional billing practices in the legal sector. After all, the Golden Age of Law Firms, which ended with the global financial crash of 2008, is long past.
Ian Griffin - Professionally Speaking
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
Since 2005, Hal has provided executive speech writing for top executives of Shell Oil, Royal Dutch Shell, CenterPoint Energy, GE Aero Energy, UPS, Sim-Tex LP, cPanel and the Greater Houston Partnership. On Thursday September 17, 2015 the Silicon Valley Speechwriters welcomed Hal Gordon as our guest on a conference call. Hal was a speechwriter for the Reagan White House and later wrote for Gen. Colin Powell.
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