Talks
“Thank you very, very much for your outstanding commencement address. Your speech about the power of asking was truly at the top of the list of past graduation speakers, and I have seen many.” — David W. Ray, President, Illinois Institute of Art
Many of us avoid asking for what we want. Or we never even think to ask. Or we ask in ways that work against us. As a result, we miss out on opportunities, exceptions, support, clarity, and more. But asking effectively is both a mindset and skill that can result in greater rewards at work, home, and in life at large.
I customize my talks to meet your audience’s needs, whether emphasizing the work and career benefits of asking effectively … or the potential for personal and relationship growth that comes from asking openly, mindfully, and assertively. All my talks blend audience interactivity, research-backed skills, humor, and unforgettable stories about people who asked successfully—even when what they wanted had seemed hopelessly out of reach.
Let’s create an experience that will educate, entertain, and insp
Workshops
“The workshop helped me begin a new career.” — V.B., Madison, WI
I occasionally lead public workshops to help you create a greater sense of agency and confidence in communicating your desires and needs, in any area of your life. The workshops are designed to give you an opportunity to examine the “rules” you’ve created around asking and receiving, while exploring assertive, mindful, and effective ways to get what you want. If you’d like to be informed of my workshops, just shoot me an email.
Presentation Coaching
“Paul has provided coaching support during the several years that I have MC’d large conferences for Opportunity International. I have never had so much fun working on presentations or been better prepared to present.” — Wendy Cox
Board of Governors Vice-Chair, Opportunity International
What’s at stake in your presentations? Customer or audience buy-in? Boss or Board approval? Credibility (your own, your team’s, your organization’s)? A vital call to action?
I work online and in-person to help leaders, experts, and teams prepare and confidently deliver presentations that meet their objectives and connect with their audiences—with or without an Ask—in many formats:
Keynotes • Webinars • Board presentations • Sales presentations • Brand launches • Investor presentations • Technical presentations • Town Halls • Conference breakouts • Tutorials and Training Sessions • and more