I call this session, "What's in it for me?" because -- if you're like me -- you really want to do well. I have a lot of my self-image tied up in doing a good job, as an manager, as a spouse, as a parent, and as a community member. I forget that there's more to me than what I do. I also forget that if I don't get something from my job, I'm just getting older.

This session is designed to help you feel good about what you do -- and remind you to stay in touch with what's important on the big picture.

In this session, we'll:

• Come up with ways to re-energize yourself
• Develop some tools to handle people with "badittude"
• Come up with some methods to help us when our own attitude gets "out of whack"
• Learn ways to enjoy what we do more often
• Develop tools to stay focused
• Have a good time

Have you ever had to make a presentation in front of a group of people?

Whether it's an audience of board members, employees, or volunteers, there are times when even the best of us would rather just drop in a hole.

Although it's normal to have "butterflies" when you do a presentation (no matter how long you've been doing it), this session will help you put the butterflies into formation.

It is an interactive session that will help you:

• Feel calmer
• Make a better impact
• Use stories to get your point across
• Develop some tools to be more persuasive
• Handle conflict

Like all my presentations, it's a "safe environment" and you won't be called on unless you volunteer. But, if you do, you'll have a blast.

In order to be fair to you, you probably need to know a little about me so you know what to expect.

1. I am not a "talking head." My present ations tend NOT to follow a script. I interact with the audience. I welcome your opinions. I tend to be "off the cuff," informal, impromptu, and prone to engage in (bad) puns.
2. I use a learning technique called "sculpting" a lot of time. It's fun and engaging and my audiences seem to get a lot out of it. (You can see some examples of sculpting by following this link.)
3. I believe the number one rule of change is: If guilt and shame were motivational, we'd all be more successful. I believe we're really quick to beat ourselves up and very slow to reward ourselves. I want to help change that by being supportive and encouraging.
4. I call myself a THINspirational speaker and columnist (I've had a syndicated column for four years) because I became a professional speaker after losing 70 pounds in 1994. Although I am a Weight Watchers leader and I write about weight loss, I will not be watching what you eat. I would prefer you do not watch what I eat. (Is it a deal?)

As past president of the National Speakers Association (Northern CA chapter), I do this for a living. I am honored to have spoken to audiences across this country and it is my pledge to you that I will do everything I can to make sure the time you spend with me is worth your time, motivational, and educational.

Recovering Perfectionist & THINspirational Speaker
Striving for Imprefection
707.442.6243 • scottq@scottqmarcus.com • www.scottqmarcus.com