Category Archives: speaking

branding in the carolinas

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Chris Houchens

I rarely post about specific speaking engagements because they’re typically closed corporate events, but I wanted to alert you to two open-to-the-public events coming up in South Carolina later this month. I will be doing the evening keynote at the … Continue reading →

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no one cares about your company’s history

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Chris Houchens

I’m sure you’ve had this happen to you. Someone is making a sales pitch or educational presentation to you. They need your attention. Then as they begin, they say… but before we get started let me tell you a little … Continue reading →

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three commencement addresses that are worth your time

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Chris Houchens

‘Tis the season for people to sit in hot black robes and listen to vague motivational pomptitude (and circumstanitude). Out there in the cultural zeitgeist, I think there are three commencement addresses that are worth your time. These three are … Continue reading →

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TED2012 Full Spectrum Audition

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Chris Houchens

Probably a heck of a long shot, but I’m throwing my hat in the ring for the TED open auditions. These crowdsourced TED talks are MUCH shorter versions of the regular 18 minute TED talks. They are also supposed to … Continue reading →

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free call for speakers

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Chris Houchens

Any speaker worth their salt should never speak for free. What many people (including many meeting organizers) don’t understand is that even though a speaker is “only speaking for an hour”, in reality, there are several days of prep, travel, … Continue reading →

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