Allow Me to Introduce Myself
My name is Tom and I'm an award-winning business communicator and social media advocate.
Humanizing a business message is the most important part in communicating to an audience. It's also the area where most people get stuck. That's why I started this blog.
So what's this blog all about?
My goal is simple: To help you de-gobbledygook business communications by tapping into common, everyday experiences.
I won't talk about the technical side here. I'll talk about my "real life" experiences that will help you communicate your messages in a clear way.
With people at the heart of your presentation, "breathing life" into your company's message feels natural and authentic; your message becomes memorable. Most importantly, your communication is believable.
In addition my longer artcles, I'll post some short, fun, communication and creativity related posts I think you'll find interesting. Sometimes I'll post once a week; sometime more, sometimes less.
Back in 2006, clients told me about this "blogging thing." They said I should share my tips; it would help them. So here we are, many years later, still cooking! (or, um, blogging.)
I'm not an independent and don't own my own company (as some think). I write to process new ideas with a larger audience while sharing my years of experience with you.
For the record, I don't make a penny from this blog.
You can read more about my full blog disclosure here.
A bit about me:
I've been producing and directing mini-documentaries for mid-to-large size organizations for 25 years. I've worked in Corporate Communications for a Fortune 100 company, an independent, and spent 12 years inside an independent production firm. During this time, I've produced roughly 500+ presentationn for 125+ organizations and won dozens of awards.
Understanding what makes people tick is what makes me tick.
Studying all forms of communications- from social media to documentaries to quantum physics- is my real passion.
How did I get started in this field?
When my rock 'n' roll dreams busted as a teenager, I discovered video in a community college, fell in love with the medium then went on to graduate with a B.A. in Communications. A few years later, I started as a grip in a Fortune 100 company TV studio and began mentoring under two brilliant documentarians and storytellers. I was offered a producer/director role, accepted it, stayed for many years and the rest is history.
What are some of my other passions?
Glad you asked. I love classic rock 'n' roll (The Beatles, Jethro Tull, Yes, British Invasion, Rush, etc.), quantum physics, social media communications, mountain and road biking, walking, reading and organic foods.
I also volunteer for a homeless shelter, a food bank and other non-profits.
People who influence me: Seth Godin, Daniel Pink, Deepak Chopra, Stephen Covey, Ira Glass, quantum theorist Dr. Amit Goswami, Dalai Lama and many other thought-leaders.
Enjoy the ride and thanks again for stopping by.
--Tom
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