building a career

The “Write” Stuff…at least for me

My JourneyIt all started with some crazy daydreams about lions

When I was six, I discovered my passion

No, not writing.

Something more basic…

Luminous

Gaze

Betray

Screech

Despair

Swoosh

Then, there was a push

A few good lessons, some fun games, and one extraordinary high school teacher

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…

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?

Babies!

Time for another shot in the darkMy own business! PTB Communications

Back to the office

• Old connections/impressions

• Multiple skills a plus

• Ick! Pull in different direction

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!

A little Simlar advice…

• What do you like? The clues are there.

• Drive your own “car”

• And finally, be happy!