For consulting and writing engagements, simply contact me.

For speaking engagements, please review the information below before contacting me, as this will help us ensure a successful event and a happy meeting planner (thank you David Zach, an extraordinary Futurist):

I will work directly with you so my talk or presentation is exactly what you, and your clients, expect. I understand that you may be evaluated on my performance, and thus it reflects on you. I will always have this in mind as we work to ensure a successful engagement.

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Your event and my participation

• Do you want me to use one of the frequently requested topics seen on my Speaking page, or do you have a specific theme, service or product that you want connected with space?
• Do you have graphics, text and other information I will need?
• What is the overall theme of the meeting? What is its purpose?
• Who is attending? What are their titles, responsibilities and backgrounds?
• If others are speaking/presenting/consulting, are they on before or after me? Knowing their topics will be most helpful.
• What "must knows" do I need to understand?
• Any topic(s) to avoid?
• If I should speak with anyone else while he prepares, please provide their names, titles, phone numbers, and email addresses
• Why was I chosen for your event?

Logistics

• Date and time
• How long is the break before and after my appearance?
• Audience attire (suit, business casual or casual)
• How would you like me to dress?
• Location (address, room and phone)
• Emergency contact and phone (day of event)
• Other events, dinner or reception to attend, and appropriate attire

Travel policy

• I will schedule my travel to avoid arriving at the last minute
• I would like to meet you and any other key people before my appearance, allowing time for any late changes you may require
• I would appreciate seeing the venue before my appearance
• Clients are charged for coach airfare, and mileage is charged at the current IRS rate
• Once the contract is signed, I will provide my cell phone number so you can reach me when I'm traveling

For the introducer

• Please introduce me to the introducer before the event so we can customize the introduction and review any last-minute details

A/V requirements and room setup

• High-quality wireless lavaliere microphone
• Digital projector with output of 1024 x 780 (XGA) or 1280 x 1024 (SXGA)
• A line for sound may also be needed for my laptop (IBM Thinkpad T43, Windows XP Pro), and this will be determined in advance
• My laptop will need to be at the lectern or close to the stage or area where I will be speaking
• Provide a reasonable space at the front of the room so I may walk as I speak and engage the audience
• Please work with the A/V or Facilities staff to ensure the room is well lit and the screen is not washed-out with light and does not have spotlights shining directly on it