Building A Career
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The “Write” Stuff…at least for me
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My JourneyIt all started with some crazy daydreams about lions
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When I was six, I discovered my passion
No, not writing.
Something more basic…
Luminous
Gaze
Betray
Screech
Despair
Swoosh
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Then, there was a push
A few good lessons, some fun games, and one extraordinary high school teacher
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Next, it was decision time
College!
I was fortunate• Knew what I knew
– Got a little taste in high school
• College…made some decisions– Major, my job– And luck…
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Time to be a grown-up
Misfires and success stories…
live and learn!
• Confidence
• Shots in the dark
• Smart decisions (new skills)
Guess what came next?
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Babies!
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Time for another shot in the darkMy own business! PTB Communications
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Back to the office
• Old connections/impressions
• Multiple skills a plus
• Ick! Pull in different direction
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My job today
• Writing for great speakers– Yep, the Governor, too
• Main speech tool…– And then there’s my passion
• Process…you know it!– Theme, Points, Conclusion– Start with a storyboard
Hi, Riley!
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A little Simlar advice…
• What do you like? The clues are there.
• Drive your own “car”
• And finally, be happy!