Follower-bombing as a political prank
This morning brought the news that municipal party Vision Vancouver’s Twitter following (along with Mayor Gregor Robertson’s) had ballooned overnight, and that most of those followers were fake. What should have been a non-story wasn’t, because...This morning’s sunrise in Vancouver
I am a night owl, but for some reason I awoke just before six this morning, and realized I had a chance to do something I never do: have coffee on the deck and watch the sun rise over Vancouver’s skyline. And I thought I’d share it with...Join me at the IABC/BC Bronze Quill awards!
I’m going to be emceeing (take that, autocorrect!) the IABC/BC Bronze Quill awards next Wednesday night, June 12, at the swishy Renaissance Vancouver Harbourside. (For everyone who is suddenly consumed with anxiety at that news, the organizers have spoken with...Catch Colin Moorhouse’s speechwriting workshop – in person or online
I’ve known Colin Moorhouse for several years now, mostly as a disembodied (phone, social media and email) presence — but a thoughtful, experienced and generous one. Possibly the leading speechwriting trainer out there (with two decades under his belt!), he has a lot of insight and knowledge to share. And he’s done just that for … Keep reading →
Laugh riot: Morgan Brayton and eight other leading sources of Vancouver funny
I really hate that whole philosophy of what makes a good comedian or artist. I don’t believe that in order to be funny, you need to be in pain, addicted to something or a dude. via westender.com I did a double-take coming out of Blenz this morning, having put in a few...
Why, yes — I’d LOVE to speak at your event
Public speaking and speechwriting: the essential guides
Looking for advice on public speaking, speechwriting and leadership communications? Here are some of my most comprehensive posts, on topics that people ask me about most often.
